If other manufacturers has to generate new marketing techniques for serving sport hatchback, then the John Cooper Works legend speaks for itself. John Cooper is a motor sport legend who created the automotive legend – the MINI Cooper. Small, cheap and at the same very quick car was so successful that its now-classic version, that with minor modifications it was able to stay on the production line 40 years and also won several prestigious sport competitions. In 2000 legendary British micro car as well as Cooper trade mark were purchased by BMW. And they started the production of the new version of British super small vehicle. However, with the end of production of the classical model, John Cooper did not leave the car scene, but created the John Cooper Works company.
Originally company changes for the car were offered only as a separate set for installation at a local dealer. Only in 2005 the sets were available right from the factory. This was so successful that in 2007 BMW decided to buy the tuning company and gained full control of it.
Last year was presented and soon after that came to trade the company’s modifications to the updated Cooper S (similar upgrades are also available to Clubman S). The most sporty version of this 1.6-liter engine power increased from 175 to 218 hp and maximum torque – up to 260 Nm.
MINI John Cooper Works, which is available only with six gear manual transmission, does 0-60 miles an hour in 6.5 seconds, which is about 0.6 seconds faster than the standard Cooper S.
Article by Raivis
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2008 MINI John Cooper Works @ 2008 Geneva Auto Show
