Ask MF: Can I Get The JCW Kit on a R57?
“Ask MotoringFile” week continues with this question from Brian: >R57, not hearing much. Will the JCW Kits for the R56 be avaiable in 09 when the R57 is released? MINI will not...
Ask MF: JCW GP or R56 w/JCW Engine Kit
It’s “Ask MF Week” here at MotoringFile. We’re clearing out some of the better questions we’ve gotten recently from the queue and bringing them to you every day this week. First up,...
MINI Challenge Race Car in the US (Part #2)
Four months ago we brought you news that MINI USA was actively trying to assess the viability of bringing the MINI Challenge race car to the US. At the time we asked...
Initial Factory JCW Kit Details Leaked
As some readers may have noticed, over the last few weeks we’ve been holding off on releasing further details on the factory JCW kit while (and secretly hoping) someone else would leak...
JCW GP Officially Going Up In Value
The latest N.A.D.A Classic, Collectible, and Special Interest Auto Appraisal Guide shows something GP owners have been waiting (and likely hoping) to hear – the 2006 JCW GP is now appreciating in...
JCW Automatic Kit US Release Delayed
A few weeks back we reported that some US owners of the automatic R56s were getting the new 192bhp JCW kit installed at some dealers. At the time we recommended against the...
Official JCW Aerokit Install PDF
One of our favorite upgrades to the R56 is the JCW Aerokit. And not only does it give the car a more aggressive look, but it’s actually somewhat functional in helping keep...
Ask MotoringFile: Can the Current JCW Engine Kit Work on an Auto MCS?
MotoringFile reader Robert K. writes: >Test drove a R56 Auto with the JCW tuning kit. The car is the Sales Managers demo & I was quite impressed. This is the third Auto...
Official JCW (Dealer Installed) Engine Kit PDF
You’ve heard the rumors, seen the photos, and read the reviews and even our recent comparison test. Now (as is tradition on MotoringFile) it’s time to pour over the official PDF installation...
EVO Names JCW MCS Car of the Year Finalist
EVO magazine (one of our favorite old school printed sources of automobile entertainment) has include a JCW MCS in it’s car of the year group. While the old adage, “it’s an honor...