MINI has released five new JCW models, some powered by combustion engines and others by electric motors. Some models have less power, others more torque, and none offer a manual transmission. To help you make sense of it all, we’ve created a quick guide that provides an overview of all five models and their key stats.

Let’s dive into the data and explore how these new models differ from one another. While there are inherent differences in how EVs and combustion models deliver performance, the one key stat that sets these two types of JCWs apart is weight.

As you can see below, the two electric JCW models are the heaviest, with the Cooper JCW at 3,814 lbs and the Aceman JCW surpassing the 4,000 lb mark. While the center of gravity will be lower on the EVs, there’s no question that this weight will be difficult to hide when either car is driven quickly.

J01 Cooper JCW
(Electric)		J05 Aceman JCW
(Electric)		F66 Cooper JCW
(Petrol)		F67 Convertible JCW
(Petrol)		U25 Countryman JCW (Petrol)
Power258 hp258 hp231 hp 231 hp 300 hp / 316 hp (US)
Torque258 lb-ft258 lb-ft280 lb-ft / 1,500 rpm280 lb-ft / 1,500 rpm295 lb-ft / 1,500 rpm
Top Speed124 mph124 mph152 mph152 mph155 mph
TransmissionSingle SpeedSingle Speed7 speed DCT7 speed DCT7 speed DCT
Track1538 mm / 61 in1754 mm / 69 in1499 mm / 59 in1499 mm / 59 in1843 mm / 73 in
Length (mm/in)3858 mm / 151.6 in4079 mm / 161 in3879 mm / 152.7 in3879 mm / 152.7 in4429 mm / 174.37 in
Height (mm/in)1460 mm / 54.4 in1514 mm / 59.6 in1431 mm / 56.38 in1431 mm / 56.38 in1613 mm / 63.5 in
Wheelbase (mm/in)2526 mm / 99.4 in2606 mm / 102.6 in2495 mm / 98.23 in2495 mm / 98.23 in2670 mm / 105.11 in
Curb weight (kg/lbs)1725 kg / 3803 lbs1820 kg / 4012 lbs1405 kg / 3,097 lbs1500 kg / 3,307 lbs1735 kg / 3,825 lbs
Power and torque figures vary slightly depending on market.

Another surprising detail is that the petrol-powered F66 Cooper and F67 Convertible models show no change in power output. Under the hood, they retain the familiar B48 engine (specifically the B48A20O2) with the same 231 hp as the F56 JCW. However, there’s one notable improvement: torque is now up to 280 lb-ft at just 1,500 rpm. This represents a 45 lb-ft (16%) increase over the previous generation, bringing it only 15 lb-ft short of the new Countryman JCW.

Conversely, there’s a reduction in torque on the new Countryman. The previous F60 JCW delivered 331 lb-ft, allowing it to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in under five seconds. However, due to the torque limitations of the seven-speed dual-clutch transmission—the only option available for petrol JCWs—MINI had to limit the B48’s output to 295 lb-ft, the same figure as in the U.S.-spec Countryman S.

We’ll have much more on the new JCW lineup soon, including an additional model that MINI has yet to officially announce.