The F56 JCW Real World Photos
The F56 JCW photo drop we posted a few weeks back was met with an uneven response thanks mostly to an unfortunately wheel choice. This new set of photos taken from the recent French media launch gives us a better look at how the JCW will typically be optioned – with the 18″ JCW Cup Spoke wheels. As you can see they do wonders for the F56 JCW.
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<p>The best looking factory option wheels and, if 18″ wheels are what you want, good value at $750 on a JCW in the US. But the question still remains, does any F56 really need 18″ wheels? I think not.</p>
<p>16″ wheels are more than adequate for 99% of owners 99% of the time (17″ on JCW) and would not be fitted as standard if they were not fit for purpose. But then again, “You pays your money and you takes your choice”.</p>
<p>After configuring a JCW, in Pepper White with roof and mirrors in red, black 17″ wheels with standard tyres, auto and delete sport suspension option, I’m tempted!</p>
<p>The purpose is to get you to pay for the upgrade to the larger wheel :)</p>
<p>now if they only offered 16″ wheels an inch wider I’d agree with you.</p>
<p>The 18″ wheel looks awesome to me! But worth buying two sets of tires? I originally optioned my JCW with it. However, I live in Indiana USA where the temperature often makes a performance tire, the only tire Mini offers with this wheel, un-safe to ride on. Perhaps there are All-Season tires available at a secondary store, but my Mini dealer didn’t offer them to me.</p>
<p>I’m not feeling it, and the only wonders those wheels are doing is me wondering why anybody would pay extra to get those.</p>
<p>The 18’s look too small with no sidewall, and not wide enough at 7″.</p>
<p>Agreed.</p>
<p>Goofy looking.</p>
<p>MINI buyers clearly love the “Goofy” looks. F-series MINIs have achieved increased sales in the US for the last seven months in a row. See ‘BMW Group US Reports May 2015 Sales’, released five minutes ago. Worldwide MINI sales totals for May 2015 will be out next week, and are looking good!</p>
<p>If you compare the sales of an outgoing model in its last year and the sales of a brand new on in its first year it’s not unusual to get those kind of increases. Also there is now a new 5-door that was previously not available. I don’t think this snapshot points to a design triumph for MINI.</p>
<p>Hi Ulrichd – I agree with what you say, in principle, but I do not agree that taking seven continuous months of sales is a “snapshot”. Nevertheless, using a wide angle lens, I have included below the sales figures for 2013, which was MINI’s best sales year so far:</p>
<p>May 2013 – R56 Hardtop 2521 YTD 2013 – R56 11,380
R55 Clubman 415 R55 1,653
Total 2936 13,033</p>
<p>May 2015 – F56 2-door 1,731 YTD 2015 – F56 8,802
F55 4-door 1,578 F55 6,375
Total. 3,309 15,177</p>
<p>Make no mistake, the F-series Hardtop is a huge success, and the best is yet to come. FWIW, I LOVE the tail lights! Cheer up Ulrichd, happiness is a choice :)</p>
<p>I know they’re not in the same price point – but JCW is supposed to be MINI’s performance model. BMW M would never release something this goofy. The pics aren’t doing it justice. Especially the small, skinny wheel combo…and weak aero kit. I was hoping for more.</p>
<p>Looks like The Car Expert is back, and he’s joined by ANC in not liking the look. I saw the car in person, and drove it, and now I’ve got one on order. It’s my sixth new MINI, so yeah, I guess I’m brainwashed. Oh well. It’s just money.</p>
<p>I have a test drive lined up as well and I’m hoping that it looks awesome in person. I have a feeling the performance will not disappoint. Unlike you I won’t be ordering one because I just bought an F82 M4 and I already own a 2009 JCW.</p>
<p>Here is my 2009 JCW.
<a href="https://www.motoringfile.com/2013/06/26/transforming-a-stock-jcw-into-the-jcw-gp/" rel="ugc">https://www.motoringfile.com/2013/06/26/transforming-a-stock-jcw-into-the-jcw-gp/</a></p>
<p>I’m going to add the front splitter and rear diffuser from the JCW Pro options on it to give mine a little more punch. I also want to put a coilover suspension on it. I’ve put so much work into my 2009 that I think I’ll keep it.</p>
<p>Awesome. I support your choice in upgrades. But why not trade it in and get some cash off of the new JCW? I traded in my E92 when I bought the F82.</p>
<p>It’s a 2009 with 31,000 miles on it. I really don’t think they’d give me much on trade, and in the condition it’s in, they’d probably move it pretty fast. Then I’d get to see it driving around town, and know the dealer made a nice profit on my hard work. Except for the GP suspension, I did everything from the ground effects kit up. If anything, I’d rather sell it to someone out of Dallas so I never saw it again. Pretty weird getting a little attached to a car, but lots of DIY stuff on this one – especially all of the GP stuff that I never thought would be available to purchase separately.</p>
<p>Your 2009 is well sorted Karl. Love it!</p>
<p>Love it Karl, no way you should part with it</p>
<p>From the photos,</p>
<p>Likes:
• With 18″ wheels the car looks more “together” (still not the biggest fan of that particular wheel design)</p>
<p>Dislikes:
• Blocked fake grill/vent on the passenger side. (and the scoop)
• Well, generally don’t like all fake grills.
• That tail lights are still HUGE look like they are about to explode.</p>
<p>I have gotten used to the long nose (almost) and even the lower bumper treatment but I can’t get past the tail lights as well.</p>
<p>Doesn’t look that different from the Cooper S. Wheels are too small and skinny. Aero is not very aggressive. I was hoping for aggressive aero, flared wheel arches, wide wheels. Eh! There’s always aftermarket upgrades.</p>
<p>How to make this car look like a sports car, as opposed to a Lego kit. Simple. No charge.</p>