The 2010 MINI John Cooper Works brings together an iconic brand and a rich racing heritage. It provides the driving enthusiast with a combination of fun-to-drive performance, engineering and unconventional attitude. Of some 6 million original MINIs, the best-known were the high-performance variants tuned by race-car builder John Cooper. Multiple rally and touring-car championships, including overall wins at the Monte Carlo Rally in 1964 and '67, assured the MINI Cooper's reputation as a small but formidable force in motorsports. The revived company plays off that heritage by offering high-performance John Cooper Works models that feature more power and tighter suspensions. The front-wheel drive John Cooper Works, available as a two-door hatchback or convertible, represents the peak of MINI performance. The 2010 MINI John Cooper Works is a carryover from 2009. A John Cooper Works version of the MINI debuted for 2009 in all three body styles — the regular two-door hatchback, extended-length Clubman and convertible. Whereas previous JCW MINIs featured a supercharged four-cylinder, current models are powered by a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder that makes 208 hp at 6,000 rpm and 192 pounds-feet of torque from 1,850 to 6,600 rpm. The engine, according to MINI, can briefly raise boost-pressure when accelerating to achieve 207 pounds-feet of torque from 2,000 to 5,100 rpm.
Powering the John Cooper Works
For 2010 John Cooper Works power, the turbocharged direct injection 1.6-liter inline four-cylinder engine produces 208 horsepower and features an overboost function that pushes the maximum torque from 192 lbs-ft to 207 lbs-ft. A six-speed manual is the only transmission available. With the standard six-speed manual transmission, MINI says the John Cooper Works can hit 62 mph in 6.5 seconds (6.8 seconds for the Clubman). Besides the extensive changes under the hood, these hot-rod MINIs also feature unique 17-inch alloy wheels, high-performance brakes and a different exhaust system. As with other MINIs, the automaker offers a number of ways to personalize John Cooper Works cars. Resulting fuel economy is rated at 26 mpg city and 34 mpg highway. With this hot motor, the John Cooper Works edition of the MINI approaches the power level of the Volvo C30, beats the Volkswagen GTI and leaves the Mazda3 wagon in the dust, while delivering far superior fuel economy. Fun is engineered into the structure and suspension of the 2010 MINI John Cooper Works, so driving is fun at any speed. The suspension is tuned for smiles, while a suspension upgrade is available for even more driving pleasure.
2010 John Cooper Works Design
Standard equipment includes exclusive 17-inch cross-spoke wheels with run-flat performance tires, piano black interior trim, Dynamic Stability Control, electronic differential lock control, and the debut of Dynamic Traction Control. Features such as Xenon headlights, sport suspension, aerodynamic body kit, Bluetooth wireless connectivity, navigation system, satellite radio, leather seat trim, parking sensors, rain sensing wipers, and black or white racing stripes are optional. Signatures appear on the right bonnet stripe as well as on a plaque on the dash fascia. The signature in fact belongs to John Michael Cooper, the son of John Cooper. Mike had the idea for the edition to celebrate his father’s Formula 1 World Championship victory in 1959. In that year his father’s racing team won both the F1 constructors championship and driver’s championship with Jack Brabham at the wheel. These victories were repeated again in 1960. The car’s 17-inch CHALLENGE cross-spoke alloy wheels are finished in Jet Black, giving the car a menacing and dynamic appearance. The standard Xenon headlamps are encased in black internal reflectors, enhancing the car’s presence. Lightweight and eye-catching Carbon parts are found in the shape of the bonnet scoop, tailgate trim, rear apron, mirror caps and interior dash. Black Leather Lounge seats are edged in red piping, which is a combination unique to this edition. Nearly every option available to buyers of the existing MINI John Cooper Works Hatch is fitted as standard on the MINI John Cooper Works World Championship 50. The on-the-road price is expected to reflect the car’s highly impressive specification and its array of unique features. Desirable standard equipment includes a Harmon Kardon Hi-Fi system, DAB radio, Full Bluetooth with USB audio, MINI Navigation system, Park Distance Control, Heated Front Seats and a Multi-function Steering Wheel.
Conclusions
In the mid-1960s the classic MINI’s profile on the world stage was boosted by a trio of giant-killing Monte Carlo Rally wins. It was the sports car tuning expertise of the legendary John Cooper that set MINI on its course in motorsport. 50 years on, MINI will launch the most exquisitely finished, highly specified and desirable model to ever bear the Cooper name; the MINI John Cooper Works World Championship 50. Finished in John Cooper’s signature color - Connaught Green - the flagship model is based on the Hatch version of the current MINI John Cooper Works. A large part of the draw to MINI models is that customization through accessories. John Cooper Works accessories include a sport suspension with red springs, drilled brake discs, a rear spoiler, a suspension brace and carbon-colored trim pieces. The John Cooper Works Clubman was new for 2009. It's powered by a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder that, according to MINI, can briefly raise boost-pressure to achieve 207 pounds-feet of torque when accelerating. There's also a John Cooper Works edition that has 208 horsepower and more performance enhancements. The John Cooper Works hardtop and convertible add a more powerful version of the turbocharged engine rated at 208 horsepower, as well as larger brakes, firmer suspension and P205/45R17 run-flat tires. The John Cooper Works edition competes with high-end sport compacts like the Honda Civic Si, Mazdaspeed3 and Volkswagen GTI. Get some great details on this model at the official MINI John Cooper Works site!
For 2010 John Cooper Works power, the turbocharged direct injection 1.6-liter inline four-cylinder engine produces 208 horsepower and features an overboost function that pushes the maximum torque from 192 lbs-ft to 207 lbs-ft. A six-speed manual is the only transmission available. 
Standard equipment includes exclusive 17-inch cross-spoke wheels with run-flat performance tires, piano black interior trim, Dynamic Stability Control, electronic differential lock control, and the debut of Dynamic Traction Control. Features such as Xenon headlights, sport suspension, aerodynamic body kit, Bluetooth wireless connectivity, navigation system, satellite radio, leather seat trim, parking sensors, rain sensing wipers, and black or white racing stripes are optional.
In the mid-1960s the classic MINI’s profile on the world stage was boosted by a trio of giant-killing Monte Carlo Rally wins. It was the sports car tuning expertise of the legendary John Cooper that set MINI on its course in motorsport. 50 years on, MINI will launch the most exquisitely finished, highly specified and desirable model to ever bear the Cooper name; the MINI John Cooper Works World Championship 50. Finished in John Cooper’s signature color - Connaught Green - the flagship model is based on the Hatch version of the current MINI John Cooper Works.