R56 JCW Kit Stage 1 Update
As anticipation builds for the release of the new (dealer installed) JCW kit for the R56, more details are starting to trickle out. And thanks to one of our trusty sources, we...
2009 Factory JCW MCS
As we reported last winter, MINI has decided to create two distinct JCW models for the R56. The first (which is being released later this month and is available at dealers) is...
JCW Suspension & Engine Kit Update
Last month we at MotoringFile reported that MINI (and MINI USA) had planned on releasing both the R56 Suspension and Engine kit in July of this year. While it looks like that...
Details on MINI’s R56 JCW Challenge Racer
MF Exclusive: MotoringFile has learned that MINI plans to debut the 2008 MINI Challenge race car later this fall as a factory spec racer. That means the Challenge car won’t just be...
MINI United Interview: Dr. Kay Segler
In this latest MINI United interview we get an exclusive sit down with Dr. Kay Segler, MINI brand vice president. We talk MINI United. Motorsport, and the new MINI Challenge race car...
Official R56 JCW Spoiler Retrofit
Today PDF closes out our DIY week here at MotoringFile. Today, it’s updated JCW Spoiler. MINI has reengineered the spoiler to not only be more structurally sound but also for easier installation....
R56 JCW Engine Kit: Auto Availability
MF Exclusive: Last week we broke the exclusive on US pricing of the new JCW Engine Kit (commonly referred to the “Stage 1” kit). The kit has a dealer list of $2100...
MINI USA Prices the R56 JCW Kit
MF Exclusive: MotoringFile has learned that MINI USA will be offering the JCW “Stage 1” Kit (as it’s commonly referred to) for $2100 plus a suggested two hours of labor. The kit...
R56 JCW Suspension Details & Install PDF
Later this summer MINI will be releasing an updated JCW suspension designed to fit on all R56 MINIs. The new version of this kit differs slightly from the previous version in that...
What are these MINIs?
A Car Connection reader managed to snap a handful of pictures of a MINI test mule that wasn’t a Clubman or Convertible but looked to be a standard R56 Coupe. However for...