Comments on: MINI John Cooper Works Officially Released

By: cooper s r56 vs jcw 09 (211bhp) - engine strength when tuning. - Page 5 - Mini Torque

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:42:54 +0000

[...] two links with a decent amount of information on the (claimed) JCW benefits over a stock R56. MotoringFile Archive MINI John Cooper Works Officially Released Mini Cooper John Cooper Works (2009) with pictures and wallpapers To summarise it looks like the [...]

By: MINI JCW Cooper S — Chris Bevan

MINI JCW Cooper S — Chris Bevan — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 22:57:45 +0000

[...] have announced details of their forthcoming ‘factory’ John Cooper Works models. With an uprated engine, brakes and some additional chassis tweaks – these cars promise to be [...]

By: Peter Canston

Peter Canston — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:06:33 +0000

This sure is a beautiful car :D, and I want to share some pics with you guys! http://www.carchannel.be/nl/artikel/mini/telex-211-pk-en-30000-euro-voor-de-mini-cooper-s-jcw . This car is HOT!

By: Matt Train

Matt Train — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 17:16:45 +0000

I love this new car, but it has one very big problem:

the 135i.

Pricing the new JCW and the new 135i to where I wamt them options-wise, they are within $1500 of each other. While I agree they are both wonderful enthusiast cars, I just have to wonder if the 135 would be the better enthusiast buy.

The other problem is no matter what you do to the MINI, the same mod money spent on the 135 would probably get you a more capable and faster car for the money.

Granted it doesn't have the cutesy whimsy factor of the MC, but I just jave to wonder what MINI USA was thinking here.

By: Jerry

Jerry — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:35:03 +0000

To everyone that has commented about the seemingly weak HP figures and 0-60 times, there is a reason a lot of auto manufacturers understate these figures- it's called INSURANCE COMPANIES.

During the muscle car heydays of the 1960's and early 1970's, this was a very common manoeuvre by American car manufacturers to keep insurance costs down and Ralph Nader off of their backs.

Based on the performance figures of the MCS, I would say that the JCW figures are likely quite conservative or could be considerably pumped up with minor tweaking.

By: Gabe

Gabe — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 16:16:32 +0000

That is correct. The “factory aero kit” is the one that everybody loves to hate. The “JCW aero kit” is the one most people strongly prefer.

By: thwrks/ed

thwrks/ed — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 05:52:45 +0000

JCW question ....Just to clarify, the NEW JCW comes with a standard body Kit. For $1250 US, you can order a "Aero Kit" from the factory. Not a" JCW Aero Kit". If you want the JCW Aero Kit , and pay addional then this is a Port or Dealer add on correct?

thanks

By: Chris

Chris — Fri, 30 May 2008 14:08:16 +0000

Is there a part number for the R113 polished alloys yet..?

Thanks

By: Finally test drove the S - MINI2 - MINI Forum

Finally test drove the S - MINI2 - MINI Forum — Fri, 30 May 2008 13:48:43 +0000

[...] as the factory JCW car. So if you look up the info on that it should be similar if not the same. MotoringFile � Archive � MINI John Cooper Works Officially Released .: Mary MkII (January ‘07 – to Present) R56 Cooper S :..: H&R Springs : JCW Rotors : Forge [...]

By: s.m8o

s.m8o — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 22:32:00 +0000

I posted this in another JCW oriented blog, so forgive if this was read and responded to by anyone or the moderators… but I’d really just want the mechanical bits; i.e. this JCW kit sans rims, brakes and body kit. Anyone think that’ll become an available from MINI? I’d hold off buying one now for the beefed-up drivetrain.

By: smokem

smokem — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 08:25:29 +0000

No, I’m in the internet biz. My lappy is fine. They’re all there now though.

By: Gabe

Gabe — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:15:41 +0000

They’re only there is your browser allows Flash.

By: smokem

smokem — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:12:41 +0000

What’s up with the missing photos and video?

By: AUSmotive.com » Blog Archive » MINI John Cooper Works expected down under in 2008

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 12:10:15 +0000

[...] just what the MINI JohnÂ Cooper Works will entail, apart from close to 16okW, read this excellent MotoringFile report. Keep in mind that the info in that article is based on US spec cars and some of the finer details [...]

By: Sean

Sean — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:59:45 +0000

Okay, I am torn here. I am new to the MINI scene and I REALLY WANT ONE! I have gone back and forth with my local MINI Dealer about what to do, what opts. to put on it and how much is too much, yadda yadda. I am getting the impression that this is a “watered down” JCW Cooper S. With all the options that are available as “dealer installed options”, it seems this factory modded version leaves a lot to be desired. Thoughts?

By: AUSmotive.com » Blog Archive » Renault Clio Cup v MINI Cooper S JCW

AUSmotive.com » Blog Archive » Renault Clio Cup v MINI Cooper S JCW — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:18:40 +0000

[...] affair the Clio Cup takes the beans from the mildly tuned Cooper S. While a more seriously tweaked factory built MINI John Cooper Works has been announced, which should give it the edge over the lightened Clio, it will get nowhere near [...]

By: MotoringFile » Archive » MINI USA Officially Announces JCW Pricing

MotoringFile » Archive » MINI USA Officially Announces JCW Pricing — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 17:11:52 +0000

[...] Nothing new to most MF readers but MINI USA officially rolled out JCW pricing at the NYC auto show. Including destination the JCW coupe will start at $29,200. The Clubman will be priced a little more at $31,450. This is the same preliminary pricing we had reported last month but this time it includes the $650 destination fee [...]

By: Gabe

Gabe — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 18:30:53 +0000

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By: Impulsive

Impulsive — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 18:11:11 +0000

… and stop removing my posts … I haven’t used profanity and I am not incorrect in any of the FACTS I have presented.

By: Impulsive

Impulsive — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 18:09:48 +0000

For someone not tracking the car, I don’t want or need the brake kit. The rims are not especially attractive, I don’t want them. The ride height is laughable, address this. The front bumper is weak and feminine, JCW bumper should be standard. The view that this is “a blank canvas for owners to express themselves” is B.S. marketing.