Comments on: MINI JCW Officially Released (UK Version)

By: dnor72

dnor72 — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 15:04:10 +0000

"with maximum charge pressure increased from 0.9 to 1.3 bar"

1.3 bar = 18.85 psi

That's not so different from what some of the aftermarket tunes are seeing.

By: Craig

Craig — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 20:11:19 +0000

Remember, this is a MINI UK press release. This does not necessarily apply to the MINI USA spec. For example, our JCW car doesn’t cost nearly as much. At current exchange rates the UK version is starting at about $40,800!

By: Bilbo Baggins

Bilbo Baggins — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 16:56:35 +0000

I like the sound of the DTC and Electronic Differential Lock. Those both sound like nice improvements. It will be interesting to see if they become available across the whole Cooper S, 6-speed, line os vehicles.

By: mnicpt

mnicpt — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 13:27:49 +0000

Will getting LSD be a waste of money having the Electronic Differential Lock?

By: dc

dc — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 13:12:28 +0000

well, at least they included the hifi system… I guess that somewhat helps justify the $28500 starting price… but its still HORRIBLY overpriced. If they had only included the aero kit, i wouldnt have second thoughts on this car at all… i did want the wheels and brakes afterall… i dont mind 17 inch wheels at all either, bc 18s would get killed here in los angeles.

And i really dont get how lowering the car 10mm increases chassis rigidity. I don’t know what Mini is smoking there.

By: TK76911S

TK76911S — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 01:54:14 +0000

Wonder if MINI has addressed the “cold start issue” in the JCW? Maybe it does not apply to the JCW engine??

By: Mozza

Mozza — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:16:35 +0000

This is the first I’ve heard about the HiFi option being included. Is this just specific to the UK or will us US drivers be getting it too?

By: Charlie

Charlie — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 23:41:56 +0000

Gabe, Now that I said you probably couldn't get some of the options because of the "package" nature of the Factory JCW, I read your earlier thread on the car, and it said, "The decor strips of the interior can be selected in Fluid Silver as an alternative to Piano Black."

Differences between the ROW/USA cars and the UK...or just an abbreviated press release from MINI UK ?

By: Charlie

Charlie — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 23:36:49 +0000

The Factory JCW will be a separate model line; so likely you won’t be able to order certain items as options or choices (like the dash trim in something other than Piano Black). It is likely then that LCD will not be an option on the Factory JCW that comes with JDL.

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 21:19:49 +0000

So leather steering wheel and upgraded stereo are also included? That's nice (if it's the JCW wheel).

If you get the LSD, the electronic diff is now useless?

By: maximusGeek

maximusGeek — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 20:43:06 +0000

How soon will the new JCW Breaks, Wheels, and Door Sills be available for the rest of us? Noticed there is no mention of a new gauge kit. I heard a rumor from a MINI parts person it would be available Spring 2008. Figured it would be standard in the JCW Stage II. Iâ€™m looking to pick that up as well :)

By: chris

chris — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 19:44:38 +0000

Another interior change: notice that the ‘DSC’ button now says ‘DTC’ instead.

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Wed, 27 Feb 2008 19:44:04 +0000

[...] Just to add something to the mix MotoringFile.com has just said that the UK version is going to do all this at 40 mpg!!!!!! Thats better then my 140hp civic ex even when taken with a grain of salt. I know that thats with UK’s gas saving on off thing when stoped but its still incredible and cant wait to find out what its going to be at here in the U.S. Heres to MINI going crazy entry sport while still staying GREEN MotoringFile » Archive » MINI JCW Officially Released (UK Version) [...]

By: rkw

rkw — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:09:57 +0000

When will we see some interior shots of this new speedo?

It's already in the photo gallery posted previously. The only difference is a higher top speed.

By: hector M.

hector M. — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:39:20 +0000

Greg I agreed with you the R56 needs 18″s to fill the wheelwells.

By: Greg

Greg — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:23:03 +0000

So those ARE 17" wheels. I was under the impression that they were 18"s. Initially I was impressed as the 18" JCWs are all $3000+ and I thought this was a great inclusion bang for the buck wise. And the R56 NEEDS 18"s to fill those wheelwells.

Looks less attractive by the minute. When will we see some interior shots of this new speedo?

By: Mac

Mac — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 16:07:08 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQDXe5bh4ZI

By: c4

c4 — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 15:46:25 +0000

Damn, why doesn’t the UK and the USA join the rest of the world and use the much simplier and easier to use Metric system?

By: Jon E

Jon E — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 15:34:42 +0000

1 Imperial Gallon = 1.2 US Gallons; which translates to approx. 33 mpg US.

By: James

James — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 15:25:11 +0000

The “Imperial” gallon, I believe, is the equivalent of 1.2 “US” gallons. So their MPG figures are always higher than what a car would have in the US, because they are referring to a larger amount of fuel. I think 40mpg Imperial translates into 33-34mpg US, if my (admittedly shoddy) math is right.