MINI John Cooper Works limited edition

Equipped with 231 hp and plenty of racing know-how, MINI John Cooper Works delivers the ultimate in motorsport driving pleasure and experience. Limited to 999 units, the MINI John Cooper Works 1to6 Edition is a puristic high-performance model with a manual transmission.

MINI John Cooper Works 1to6 Edition

The MINI John Cooper Works models have always been top-of-the-line sports versions of MINI, maximizing the brand's typical go-kart driving experience. The MINI John Cooper Works 1to6 Edition, limited to 999 units worldwide, emphasizes the powerful, sporty character of the drive with particular authenticity.

“MINI John Cooper Works models have their roots in motorsport. With the MINI John Cooper Works 1to6 Edition, we celebrate MINI's legendary achievements in motorsport and offer the brand's typical driving experience in its most intense form. Stephanie Wurst, Head of MINI.

With a 6-speed manual transmission, the MINI John Cooper Works is an exceptionally powerful model. Together with the standard stainless steel pedals, the manual transmission lets you feel the drive's dynamic response and delivers the typical MINI John Cooper Works racing feel. It was this direct and authentic driving experience with a 6-speed manual that gave rise to the 1to6 Edition name.

Limited edition with simple design

From the outside, the MINI John Cooper Works 1-6 Edition testifies to individual style and outstanding performance. The front end features a front grille with proven large air intakes for optimal engine and brake cooling, as well as Piano Black piping.

The elegant Midnight Black body color is combined with noble black details, which give the car an unbridled look. The side windows and the strip along the lower edge of the windows are also finished in Piano Black.

The so-called Bonnet Stripe, a version-specific graphic stripe that runs centrally from the bonnet through the aerodynamic rear spoiler to the rear of the car, emphasizes MINI's historic connection to motorsport. The MINI John Cooper Works 1to6 Edition embodies the car's unbridled desire for freedom - both on the race track and in everyday life. Edition logos in silver, white and red signify the limited nature of the exterior with badges on the C-pillars, rear of the car and side windows. The special edition's unique look is complemented by 18-inch Jet Black Circuit Spoke wheels.

Door sill finishers with the series-specific 1to6 logo emphasize the exclusive character of the interior as soon as the car door is opened. A 3D-embossed decorative strip on the passenger side nods to the edition's logo with its subtle color scheme, while the black "One of 999" lettering on the left side of the steering wheel indicates the limited nature of the MINI John Cooper Works 1to6. Version. In the center of the cab is a gear lever with a knob in the colors of the edition's logo with a red gear scheme and red leather stitching.

The MINI-specific central instrument cluster is framed in red and, together with the red ambient lighting, creates a striking contrast with the anthracite headlining. The MINI John Cooper Works 1to6 Edition badge can also be found on the lower spoke of the nappa leather sports steering wheel and on the floor mats. The edition is completed with characteristic keycaps in the style of 1to6.

World premiere at the 24 Hours of Nürburgring

Dynamic design, deep engine sound and a four-cylinder TwinPower Turbo engine are just some of the highlights of the motorsport-inspired MINI John Cooper Works. They indicate that everything here is focused on sporty driving and maximum steering precision. The sports suspension of this model has been tested on various race tracks, including, of course, the Nordschleife of the Nürburgring. The MINI John Cooper Works 1to6 Edition delivers legendary kart driving and superb handling, and with its impressive performance, the legacy of racing legend John Cooper continues.

Therefore, the world premiere of the limited model will take place on May 20, 2023 during the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring. The MINI John Cooper Works 1to6 Edition, specially modified for this race, along with the well-known MINI John Cooper Works of the Bulldog Racing Team from last year, will continue the MINI racing tradition at Saturday's race.

From September 2023, the exclusive MINI John Cooper Works 1to6 Edition will go on sale. in Europe, USA, Canada and Mexico.

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