Whats so special about it ?

Steve.

 

you went on a mini adventure

 

very nice

 

nice mate,,,, very nice,,,,,

 

the wing mirrors aint even the right colour

 

how rare are they then?

 

errrrrr, ?

 

for those who dont know,,, alex is lucky enough too be buying one

 

GP?

Got a good review in EVO this month

 

it sure looks ugly

 

5 stars in evo....

Mini Cooper S Works GP


no rear seats

http://fifthgear.five.tv/jsp/5gmain....=407&pageid=-1

 

i think it looks amazing

 

Its a cooper s with a silly rear wing

nah fairplay if its a works jobbie

 

nice if you cut hair for a living i suppose!

 

Sorry lads but I can't stand the new Mini's. They're so 'poncy' now, every estate agent and silly bint who can't drive has one (and the women are the worst, none can drive and seem to think they own the fucking road - should all be shot )

Every time I see one, I just think 'wanker'.................sorry Alex

 

Don't apologise to Alex - you're 100% correct!

 

say the man in a FIESTA - pmsl

 

I think it looks pretty cool but I think theyre an embarrasment to the mini name.

 

not my cup of tea

 

Alex,

for those who are ignorant to what is actually special about this car,
and I include myself in that, can you fully explain its spec please.

 

Cool car, love the new minis apart from the cabrio

 

prepped for dogging.

not my cup of tea but as long as you're happy petal.

 

Dont like the looks, but 5stars in Evo says a LOT

 

Ignorant ? Sorry ? I don't like the Mini mate, end of. I don't rate the E46 M3 and that includes the CSL as IMO they're like clitorises and aren't exciting to drive. Nice and smooth yes, but don't give me a hardon or a smile on my face.

Doesn't mean I'm ignorant. And yes, I HAVE driven an E46.

 

Mr S1,

Never said I liked it. Just want to know whats so special about it....


... if anything at all

 

So Stu, you just don't rate any good cars then?



What about if the Mini had a Ford badge and a chavvy reputation?

 

I saw one the other day too, looked good. Could defo tell there was something special about it, i just wasn't sure what

 

Oh, OK...............fair do's............

 

i like them but not sure them dodgy wing mirrors or spoiler but wats so different from the other works,as i understand it there not so specially fast

 

Looks cool apart from the ripspeed rear spoiler

 

 

So, after all these replies, can SOMEONE please tell us a bit more about it??

 

PMSL @ Christian and Beccy

No one seems to know

So far I have deduced its a mini cooper with no back seats and a spoiler
if thats all then I am impressed

 

At the moment, all we seem to have established is that....

1. It has some body parts which are the wrong colour.
2. It is clearly Supercharged.
3. It has no rear seats.
4. Evo magazine like it.

.....and??

 

I forgot the colour coded wing mirrors - Thatl be worth 50 bhp by itself !

 

Anybody....

 

From July 2006, the MINI Cooper S with John Cooper Works (JCW) GP Kit will realise the dream with a power output of around 218bhp, a stunning 136bhp per litre, and a weight-drop of 40 kilos. Only 2000 will be built for MINI fans around the globe with approximately 20 per cent staying in the UK.

The MINI Cooper S with JCW GP Kit will be a two-seater in exclusive colours, and extra safety and interior options will come as standard.

The reduction in weight over the standard MINI Cooper S has been achieved by modifications to the chassis and engineering tweaks. The longitudinal control arms on the rear axle are now made of aluminium, and the omission of the sound-deadening material and the rear seats have made further weight reductions.

Modifications to the intercooler as well as engine tuning measures have increased power output of the supercharged 1.6-litre engine on a standard MINI Cooper S JCW by 8bhp. In order that such power and the high maximum torque of 245 Nm are transferred securely to the road, this exclusive special edition features a Limited Slip Differential and Dynamic Stability Control as standard.

High-performance brakes by John Cooper Works featuring red-lacquered brake calipers on the front wheels ensure optimum stopping power. In addition, the GP Kit includes specially-designed weight-reduced 18-inch alloy wheels.

The special edition will only be available in grey-blue metallic combined with a Pure Silver roof and Chili Red wing mirrors. The air scoop on the bonnet and in the front apron also come in Pure Silver.

Interior standard equipment includes Recaro sports seats, single CD, air-conditioning and a multi-function steering wheel.

A new aerodynamics package - front and rear aprons, a wing-shaped rear spoiler, underbody panelling and even lower side sills have all been added. This has resulted in a distinctly reduced drag coefficient and enhanced downforce on the front and rear axles.

 

And a nicely sorted Cooper S? Have you driven one of them?
The look doesn't do much for me either, and I wasn't ready to be very excited either until I went out with Mr GRS - to be fair his is far from standard but it certainly does make you I have to admit I was surprised.