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mab01
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Posted: Monday February 25th, 2008 10:21 pm |
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Production of John Cooper Works-tuned cars is all set to resume at MINI’s Plant Oxford after the launch of the second-generation MINI Cooper S Hatch and new MINI Cooper S Clubman. From July 2008, customers will be able to order factory-built MINIs that produce 211hp and complete a 0-62mph sprint in 6.5 seconds.
Motor sport has heavily influenced the engineering and development of these new MINIs that feature a larger twin-scroll turbocharger and direct petrol injection with common rail. The four-cylinder engine has had the same modifications as the MINI CHALLENGE race car, along with re-engineered brakes, suspension and strengthened gearing. Each upgrade combines to give the car a remarkable output of 132hp per litre combined with 40mpg.
Expected prices on-the-road are £20,500 for the MINI John Cooper Works and £21,700 for the MINI John Cooper Works Clubman. The cars will be unveiled for the first time to the public at the International Geneva Motor Show in March.
More Info and pictures here:-
http://www.mini2.com/2008/02/24/full-details-specifications-and-prices-for-john-cooper-works-minis-revealed/Attachment: jcw1.jpg (Downloaded 121 times)
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Glen Ponder
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Posted: Monday February 25th, 2008 11:11 pm |
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Is it me or does that car look like it fell out of the ugly tree and hit every branch on the way down ? ! 
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ka2s4
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Posted: Tuesday February 26th, 2008 03:20 am |
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mab01
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Posted: Tuesday February 26th, 2008 12:22 pm |
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Glen Ponder wrote: Is it me or does that car look like it fell out of the ugly tree and hit every branch on the way down ? !
Its all down to personal opinion but judging by sales your in a minority, however I think the current Peugeot range is hideous but they sell well! The latest pedestrian crash safety rules have made the current crop of new car designs quite bulky and ugly at the front end but I think the 2nd generation MINI is not too bad, though not as pretty as the 2001-2006 1st Generation design.
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Gray
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Posted: Tuesday February 26th, 2008 09:31 pm |
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Yep Mk1 is best  what are they doing with those a panel indicator/ badges???
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taffy1967
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Posted: Wednesday February 27th, 2008 06:52 pm |
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And yet Fiat seem to be able to design a decent looking 'small' car without upsetting anyone: -
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mab01
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Posted: Wednesday February 27th, 2008 10:24 pm |
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Yes it does look cute (although a little too like a Nissan Micra to me)..........but if you were an Italian classic Fiat 500 enthusiast would you be happy that it is now built in Poland using the Fiat Panda/ New Ford KA platform, which means it is front engined unlike the original, handles like a Fiat Panda (and also like the MINI is much bigger than the original.)I believe the first new MINI designer Frank Stephenson had a hand in the styling?
Remember how cool some thought the new Beetle was, it didn't take long for sales to die off as it was just a less space-efficient, more expensive front engined Mk4 Golf and a soggy car to drive. Top Gear Quoted: "A novelty that wore off before the first daffodil had wilted in the dashboard flower vase."
The new MINI continues to be a worldwide success because it's a cracking car to drive with the fun, go-kart handling and steering of the original, when there are many more practical but ultimately boring to drive small cars around.
It will be interesting to see what happens with the Fiat 500 in the longer term.
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taffy1967
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Posted: Thursday February 28th, 2008 04:24 pm |
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Well it just proves how advanced the original Mini was and now every other car manufacturer is copying it's technology.
I also believe that Fiats chief designer said in his memoirs how he regretted not thinking of the Mini concept first.Last edited on Thursday February 28th, 2008 04:24 pm by taffy1967 |
mab01
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Posted: Thursday February 28th, 2008 06:16 pm |
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taffy1967 wrote:
Well it just proves how advanced the original Mini was and now every other car manufacturer is copying it's technology.
Totally agree.....but have you noticed how people rarely use the term "Transverse Engine" or "East-West" mounted engine to describe this layout now practically everyone uses it? I used the terms recently on a Mini forum and I don't think many under the age of 30 had a clue what I was on about! 
I recently found a new home for another old Issigonis design at my local garage which was about to be scrapped due to MOT failure.......an Austin 1800 "Landcrab", most of the mechanics had never seen a B-Series transverse engine with gearbox in the sump before, just like a giant classic Mini.
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mab01
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Posted: Sunday March 16th, 2008 08:54 pm |
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littledude
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Posted: Thursday March 20th, 2008 08:25 am |
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I love those 1800's. Fond memories as a kid has got me hankering for one now!!.
My Dad had a 1800 "S" and a 2200. Great car's and they have works history too.
Which one have you got mk1 or 2?
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mab01
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Posted: Friday March 21st, 2008 11:49 am |
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It was one of the last a 1975 Mk2 in Harvest Gold, rescued and gone to a new owner.......
The Landcrab website where I advertised it:-
http://www.landcrab.net/
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Andrew1967
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Posted: Friday March 21st, 2008 08:53 pm |
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littledude wrote: I love those 1800's. Fond memories as a kid has got me hankering for one now!!.
Me too ! No room at the Inn at the moment.
My Dad had several when I was younger and I always regret not saving the grey H reg Mk2 he let rust away in the back garden a few years ago  Nicest one was a black Wolseley 18/85.
There's one on eBay at the moment exactly the same as his last one (apart from being a Morris). I would be tempted but it's more than my life's worth !
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mab01
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Posted: Thursday June 19th, 2008 11:04 pm |
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The brand new MINI John Cooper Works, the fastest production MINI ever, will be shown to the British public for the first time at the 2008 British International Motor Show in London between 22 July and 03 August.
Workers have returned to building the MINI on Monday, after fuel protests in Spain led to a brake parts shortage, resulting in the closure of BMW Group Plant Oxford over the weekend.
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MikeJCW
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Posted: Monday June 23rd, 2008 09:51 pm |
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If anyone wants to hear the car in action here in the States, check out the sound clip and first drive impressions here:
http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/06/21/the-burble-is-back-factory-jcw-mini-exclusive/
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