MINI presents 2013 John Cooper Works models

With the addition of the John Cooper Works Roadster and the announcement of the forthcoming John Cooper Works Countryman, the six-member JCW model line-up is complete.  MINI announced changes to the JCW range in a new press release.

Munich. In keeping with the times, MINI will inject the ultra-sporty performance characteristics of its John [...]

first MINI Coupe and MINI Roadster accessories brochure

KEEP IT MINI. / KEEP IT WILD.

The first MINI Accessories catalog has been released for the MINI Coupe and MINI Roadster.  The 16 page flip brochure is filled with 11 pages of MINI accessories and 5 pages of John Cooper Works Tuning accessories.  Some accessories specifically for the MINI Coupe and MINI Roadster [...]

spy photo and video: the new MINI GP?

Our friends at bigblogg.motoring shared this photo of a MINI JCW with the familiar camouflage wrapping.  Clearly seen in the rear JCW bumper is a large diffuser.  The MINI sports a larger rear spoiler, as well.  Could this be the forthcoming second-generation MINI GP?

Watch the video.

[Thanks to bigblogg and his source Holger [...]

MINI John Cooper Works Countryman debut

We knew it was coming and today MINI debuted the MINI John Cooper Works Countryman.  The Countryman was the lone model without a JCW version, but no more.  The JCW Countryman comes with the new VALVETRONIC engine but only manages 211 hp.

From BMW Group PressClub:

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – February 28, 2012… MINI [...]

MINI JCW Countryman reviews

As we announced on Tuesday, MINI will produce a John Cooper Works Countryman next year.  Many automobile magazines sent writers to Austria to preview the new model.  Here are reviews from several of the major automotive sources:

Auto Express: MINI Countryman JCW [December 14, 2011]

Autoblog: 2012 MINI Countryman Cooper S ALL4 John Cooper [...]

MINI John Cooper Works Countryman spied

Early images have leaked of the forthcoming John Cooper Works Countryman.  It appears similar to the Countryman with the JCW Aerokit but might have some added details which are hidden in the photo.

The website Classic Driver reportedly took a test drive in the JCW Countryman prototype.  According to the article, the newest JCW [...]

MINI Motoring Accessories / JCW Accessories 2011 brochure

LIVE IT UP. / LAP IT UP.

For 2011, MINI USA released its combined MINI Motoring Accessories  and John Cooper Works Tuning Accessories catalog.

The major part of the catalog is 41 pages and includes MINI Motoring Accessories for these models:

MINI Hardtop 2007 – Present MINI Clubman 2008 – Present MINI Convertible 2009 [...]

new MINI Countryman accessories catalog

MINI USA has released its first MINI Motoring Accessories / JCW Accessories catalog exclusively for the MINI Countryman.  The two-sided flip brochure contains MINI Motoring Accessories in the 21-page “KEEP IT MINI.” side and John Cooper Works Accessories in the 7-page “KEEP IT WILD.” side.  Stapled inside is an “OFFICIAL YOU-IFICIATION PLANNER” which contains [...]

first photo: JCW Aerokit for the MINI Countryman S

Although the new MINI Countryman won’t arrive in the United States until January 2011, it is already on the streets in Europe.  Now MINI has announced the John Cooper Works Aerokit for the MINI Countryman S. In Europe the JCW Aerokit will cost about €1,600 unpainted or about €1,900 painted.

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collectible of the day: KEEP IT WILD. brochure (2007)

KEEP IT WILD. JOHN COOPER WORKS ACCESSORIES.

This 15 page stapled brochure for 2007 was the first for the second-generation MINI.  It discusses tuning, but contains no tuning kits.  The brochure does have JCW history, accessories, wheels, carbon fiber items, and merchandise.

The MINI USA catalog number is JCW-111. Printed in USA 11/2006.

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