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Added on the 18/05/2020 08:40:10 - Copyright : Auto Moto EN
The purist character of the new MINI John Cooper Works GP, geared towards maximum performance, is further underscored by precisely deployed designed accentuations. Only the exclusive finish Racing Grey metallic is available for the exterior paintwork. Meanwhile the roof and exterior mirror caps are finished in the contrasting colour of Melting Silver metallic. Just like the front apron, the rear apron with integrated rear fog lamps has a distinctive shaping. A cross-member on the hexagonal radiator grille, the inserts in the lower air intake and the inside of the roof spoiler are finished in high-gloss Chili Red. Meanwhile the GP logos on the front and rear, the outer sides of the roof spoiler and the door sill finishers, as well as the foils above the side skirts, are finished with a stylised "GP" in Rosso Red metallic matt.A striking contrast here is provided by the black finish of the headlamp surrounds, the central radiator grille and rear lights, the fuel filler flap and the door handles, as well as the inlay on the bonnet and the MINI logo at the front and rear of the vehicle. The black inlays on the headlamps and the maximally darkened Union Jack rear light units likewise emphasise the uncompromising sporty flair of the new MINI John Cooper Works GP.
The purist character of the new MINI John Cooper Works GP, geared towards maximum performance, is further underscored by precisely deployed designed accentuations. Only the exclusive finish Racing Grey metallic is available for the exterior paintwork. Meanwhile the roof and exterior mirror caps are finished in the contrasting colour of Melting Silver metallic. Just like the front apron, the rear apron with integrated rear fog lamps has a distinctive shaping. A cross-member on the hexagonal radiator grille, the inserts in the lower air intake and the inside of the roof spoiler are finished in high-gloss Chili Red. Meanwhile the GP logos on the front and rear, the outer sides of the roof spoiler and the door sill finishers, as well as the foils above the side skirts, are finished with a stylised "GP" in Rosso Red metallic matt.A striking contrast here is provided by the black finish of the headlamp surrounds, the central radiator grille and rear lights, the fuel filler flap and the door handles, as well as the inlay on the bonnet and the MINI logo at the front and rear of the vehicle. The black inlays on the headlamps and the maximally darkened Union Jack rear light units likewise emphasise the uncompromising sporty flair of the new MINI John Cooper Works GP.
A rarity with racing genes sets new benchmarks for performance in the premium small car segment. The new MINI John Cooper Works GP is the fastest model of the British brand that has ever been approved for road use. A 225 kW/306 hp 4-cylinder turbocharged engine accelerates the two-seater model - based on the MINI 3-door - from zero to 100 km/h in just 5.2 seconds. The new MINI John Cooper Works GP was presented to the public for the first time at the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show and subsequently produced in a limited edition of 3,000 units at the MINI plant in Oxford. Delivery to racing enthusiasts around the globe will get underway in March 2020.An intense, purist race feeling is conveyed by what is by far the most powerful engine ever to be used in a small car of the brand, suspension technology that is fine-tuned based on John Cooper Works' comprehensive racing expertise and a body that is optimised in terms of lightweight construction, torsional stiffness and aerodynamics. The new MINI John Cooper Works GP offers unrivalled sporty flair and overwhelming agility. As such, it forms part of a fascinating tradition that has been closely linked to the name of the legendary Formula 1 designer John Cooper ever since the debut of the classic Mini 60 years ago. On both road and racetrack, this combination has been a constant source of sporting highlights: from the first Mini Cooper and winning the British Touring Car Championship to the three overall victories in the Monte Carlo Rally, the MINI Challenge racing series, achievements in the Dakar Rally and the latest generation of the John Cooper Works models.
The interior of the MINI John Cooper Works GP combines purist sportiness with powerful color accents. The dark color and material concept creates a reduced, sporty mood, in selected areas, high-quality details are highlighted in color. In the driver's area, the new, free-standing, digital instrument cluster on the steering column brings the relevant information situationally into the driver's field of vision.
With a wide track, large front apron, flared wheel arches and even a rear wing visible from the front, the flat front end immediately gives uncompromising dynamism, while classic MINI icons such as the elliptical headlights and the hexagonal grille ensure a clear identity and high recognition value John Cooper Works elements such as the hood in the hood and the hexagonal honeycomb grid with GP logo in the radiator grille, the sporty perception of the front.The side view of the MINI John Cooper Works GP shows the sportiest MINI silhouette so far. The interaction of narrowing window area and rising parapet line draws a wedge shape in the side and accelerates the vehicle already in the state. Voluminous areas under this form a powerful vehicle body. The large front apron and the large roof spoiler give the side view maximum sportiness and aerodynamically ensure optimal performance. The exterior color "Racing Gray metallic" alternates between light gray and blue violet and gives the vehicle a powerful depth, the roof and mirror cap color is Melting Silver. All the typical chrome elements in the front, side and rear, such as MINI logos, door handles, gas cap, sidescuttle and headlight surrounds, are sporting a sporty, high-gloss black in this small series.
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