MINI John Cooper works idea exposed

This is the all new mini JCW, which has been exposed in idea cars and truck type at the Detroit motor show, with a production design set to comply with later in 2014.
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Despite mini labelling this cars and truck as a concept, it’s really a thinly veiled version of the showroom model. The styling is expected to make production virtually unchanged, right down to the unique 18-inch alloy wheel design.
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The exterior gets a striking bright Highways Grey paintjob, with contrasting flashes of red on the mirrors, roof as well as bumper. At the front, larger air intakes replace the foglights on the common cars and truck as well as assist mark it out as the variety topper.
Full LED headlights sit either side of a black-surround grille – one more unique style cue for the John Cooper works model.
As well as exterior modifications, the JCW will likewise get a firmer suspension set-up for sharper handling, in addition to a modified steering ratio, ESP system as well as bigger brakes. mini states the result is ‘hardcore driving fun’.
The third-gen mini is the very first to be offered with a variety of new three-cylinder turbocharged engines however the high-performance JCW design will stick with a four-cylinder petrol engine. However, just like the new Cooper S model, the new engine is upsized from 1.6 to 2.0-litres. Power makes a moderate jump from the 208bhp of the outgoing model, to an expected 217bhp. However, if the JCW design complies with the Cooper S, the maximum torque figure will likewise increase, as well as be established lower in the rev range.
• 2014 new mini cost as well as release Date
A introduce date has not been officially set however we’ve been told to expect the JCW to show up in summertime together with the mini One entry-level model. costs for the JCW should begin at around £23,000.