In between US Clubman and 1 Series debuts at the LA Autoshow, we managed to get some further inside info on the new factory JCW MINI.
We know the car will make it’s public debut at the Geneva Motor Show next March. Now we can finally confirm that the factory JCW MINI will be released for sale worldwide in June of 2008. We’re not clear if it will be labeled as a 2008 or 2009 at this time but we hope to have some clarification by the Geneva Motorshow in March.
In the meantime, check back Monday for some further JCW news.
Related: [ MF Exclusive: Factory JCW MINI ]
Now if I can just survive the next 6 months of my life, it will be mine, oh yes, it will be mine!
Does June 2008 mean that is the delivery date for the first cars or does that mean June is the first date that they can be ordered for later delivery next summer?
This sounds like what I have been waiting for. I’m not sure though that I can wait another 7 months. Looking forward to the additional details.
But if you don’t wait and take delivery of a spring car and have the dealer install the stage I kit, you will end up kicking yourself in June.
>But if you don’t wait and take delivery of a spring car and have the dealer install the stage I kit, you will end up kicking yourself in June.
And potentially saving up to $4-$5k
<blockquote>And potentially saving up to $4-$5k</blockquote>
Is there going to be a dealer installed upgrade for the JCW Stage I kit to bring it up to the factory JCW engine spec?
>Is there going to be a dealer installed upgrade for the JCW Stage I kit to bring it up to the factory JCW engine spec?
No.
further news, Mr Tease?
could this be JCW stage 1 for auto trans r56 MCS ? Sounds like it was released overseas.
I seriously don’t think any stage 1 buyers should be an ounce less happy with their car and choice. The stage one kit is a great item, great price and does great things to the standard Cooper S.
Having said that I highly anticipate the release of the factory car, this is something I have been waiting for. I missed the GP sales when they were released and am sure not going to miss the next factory JCW. No doubt the 135i is likely to run at a similar price point, so many will go that route but this car is everything I personally have been waiting for.
Anybody like to place a wager with me that this will not be for sale in the US in June? I personally will wait till the mid cycle “refresh” (if that happens again) to buy this. I’m sure it will be dynamite as I feel my stage one is awesome. It’s WAY faster than my ’05 JCW was (for a third the cost)!
I agree that the currently available kit is very nice and is truthfully more than I need, but I always want more.
This is one of the few times in my life anyone will ever witness me say/type this but, roll on Monday.
I completely agree with you guys on all your points.