Μετά την χθεσινή διαρροή των πρώτων πληροφοριών του MINI John Cooper Works από την Αυστραλία, η βρετανική εταιρία παρουσίασε επίσημα πριν λίγα λεπτά την πιο καυτή έκδοση του MINI Cooper. Σχεδιαστικά βασίζεται στο John Cooper Works concept που είχε είχε παρουσιάσει η MINI στο Detroit, έχοντας χάσει λίγο από την εντυπωσιακή του εμφάνιση, παραμένοντας όμως ιδιαίτερα επιθετικό και δυναμικό.
Η σχεδίαση του αμαξώματος έχει σχεδιαστεί για την μέγιστη αεροδυναμική απόδοση, με το μοντέλο να φορά νέο εμπρός προφυλακτήρα με μεγάλους αεραγωγούς για ψύξη των μηχανικών μερών, που καταλαμβάνουν το χώρο που στον οποίο υπάρχουν οι προβολείς ομίχλης στο 3-θυρο MINI. Ακόμα, διαθέτει διακριτικές πλαϊνές ποδιές, νέο πίσω προφυλακτήρα με διαχύτη και John Cooper Works αεροτομή. Επίσης, διαθέτει LED φωτιστικά σώματα, διάφορα John Cooper Works λογότυπα και γραφικά πάνω στο αμάξωμα, σπορ σύστημα εξάτμισης με νέες απολήξεις, ενώ ένα νέο πράσινο χρώμα διατίθεται αποκλειστικά για το συγκεκριμένο μοντέλο.
Έχει μήκος 3.874 χλστ., πλάτος 1.727 χλστ., ύψος 1.414 χλστ., με το μεταξόνιο του να μένει απαράλλαχτο στα 2.495 χλστ., ενώ ζυγίζει 1.205 κιλά χωρίς οδηγό, ενώ 15 κιλά βαρύτερή είναι η έκδοση με το αυτόματο κιβώτιο, κάτι που συνολικά σημαίνει ότι είναι 100 κιλά λιγότερα από τον προκάτοχο του. Μηχνικά το John Cooper Works κινείται από έναν τετρακύλινδρο, δίλιτρο TwinPower Turbo κινητήρα που αποδίδει 231 ίππους μεταξύ 5.200 και 6.000 σ.α.λ. και 320 Nm ροπής από τις 1.250 έως και τις 4.800 σ.α.λ. και είναι ο ισχυρότερος που έχει τοποθετηθεί σε μοντέλο της βρετανικής εταιρίας. Όταν συνδυάζεται με το χειροκίνητο 6-τάχυτο κιβώτιο, το κορυφαίο MINI πιάνει τα 100 km/h από στάση σε 6.3 δευτερόλεπτα ενώ με το αυτόματο 6-τάχυτο, η ίδια διαδικασία με το αυτόματο απαιτεί 0.2 δευτερόλεπτα λιγότερα. Η τελική του ταχύτητα φτάνει τα 246 χλμ/ώρα και με τα δύο κιβώτια, με την μέση κατανάλωση του MINI JCW με το χειροκίνητο κιβώτιο να αγγίζει τα 6.7 λίτρα βενζίνης ανά 100 χιλιόμετρα και εκπομπές CO2 στα 155 γρ/χλμ, ενώ με το αυτόματο καταναλώνει 5.7 λίτρα ανά 100 χιλιόμετρα εκπέμποντας 133 γρ/χλμ.
Όσον αφορά στα υπόλοιπα μηχανικά και όχι μόνο, το JCW πατάει σε ζάντες ελαφρού κράματος 17 ιντσών, με ελαστικά 205/45 –με τις 18άρες να προσφέρονται στον προαιρετικό εξοπλισμό- που κρύβουν τα φρένα της Brembo. Στο τομέα της ανάρτησης, στον εμπρός άξονα υπάρχουν γόνατα MacPherson, ενώ πίσω άξονα πολλαπλών συνδέσμων. Η κίνηση περνάει στον δρόμο από τον εμπρός άξονα μέσω ενός ηλεκτρονικού διαφορικού, ενώ με το ανάλογο επιπλέον κόστος, οι πελάτες μπορούν να τοποθετήσουν ηλεκτρονικά ρυθμιζόμενες αναρτήσεις.
Όσον αφορά στον εσωτερικό διάκοσμο, την παράσταση κλέβουν το τριάκτινο τιμόνι, τα αλουμινένια πεντάλ, ο ελαφρώς διαφορετικός πίνακας οργάνων και ο νέος λεβιές, ενώ υπάρχει και LED κρυφός φωτισμός.
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- Green light for the latest edition of the top athlete in the small car segment; the new MINI John Cooper Works combines authentic race feeling with the premium characteristics and extended product substance of the latest MINI Generation; distinctive, tradition-steeped, based on a vehicle concept combining MINI and John Cooper Works, with performance qualities which are exceptional within the competitive environment.
- Extreme driving fun and exclusive charisma based on technology for engine, suspension and aerodynamics derived directly from motor racing as well as model-specific design features for the exterior and interior; greater differentiation from the MINI 3 door highlights the model’s individual character.
- Most powerful engine ever fitted in a serial production model of the British premium brand; 2.0-litre 4-cylinder spark ignition engine developed based on well-established racing expertise drawing on the latest generation of power units with MINI TwinPower Turbo Technology; output increased to 170 kW/231 hp, performance-oriented power delivery and highly emotional sound due to specific design of pistons, turbocharger and exhaust system, combined fuel consumption according to EU: 6.7 l/100 km, combined CO2 emissions: 155 g/km.
- Engine output increased by 10 per cent as compared to predecessor model; maximum torque increased by 23 per cent to 320 Newton metres; 6-speed manual transmission as standard, 6-speed Steptronic sports transmission as an option; acceleration from zero to 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds (minus 0.2 seconds) with manual transmission or 6.1 seconds (minus 0.6 seconds) with automatic; elasticity improved by 10 per cent (80 – 120 km/h in 5.6 seconds); 6-speed manual transmission as standard, 6-speed Steptronic sports transmission as an optional extra; fuel consumption and CO2 levels in conjunction with automatic transmission reduced by approximately 20 per cent to 5.7 l/100 km and 133 g/km in the EU test cycle.
- Suspension technology precisely harmonised with the power and performance characteristics of the engine; newly developed Brembo sports brake system; exclusive 17-inch John Cooper Works Race Spoke light alloy wheels; electromechanical power steering with Servotronic; Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) including Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Electronic Differential Lock Control (EDLC) and Performance Control; Dynamic Damper Control optionally available.
- Aerodynamically optimised body design: model-specific front apron with large cooling air inlets which also occupy the space allocated to the fog lamps in the MINI 3 door; distinctive side sill and rear apron design; John Cooper Works rear spoiler.
- Unmistakable appearance due to model-specific design and equipment features; LED headlamps with white direction indicators; wheel arch surround with distinctive contours; radiator grille, side scuttles and tailgate with John Cooper Works label; sports exhaust system with special tailpipes; new Rebel Green body paint finish available exclusively for the new MINI John Cooper Works.
- Characteristic sports car flair in the interior; exclusive John Cooper Works sports seats in Dinamica/fabric with integrated headrests; John Cooper Works entry sills; John Cooper Works steering wheel with multifunction buttons and shift paddles in conjunction with 6-speed Steptronic sports transmission; John Cooper Works gear lever or selector lever; cockpit displays, central instrument display and car key in model-specific design; pedals and driver footrest in stainless steel; anthracite roof liner; Driving Excitement package as standard.
- Weight-optimised and crash-optimised body structure; vehicle weight the same as the predecessor model when adjusted for equipment features; standard safety fittings include front and side airbags, side curtain airbags, 3-point automatic belts on all seats, with belt tensioners and belt force limiters at the front, ISOFIX children’s seat attachment at the rear and optionally also on the front passenger seat, tyre pressure control and partially active engine compartment lid for optimised pedestrian protection.
- Additional emphasis of the exclusive character of the new MINI John Cooper Works due to model-specific special equipment features and John Cooper Works Tuning accessories; optional MINI Head-Up Display with exclusive display content; roof and exterior mirror covers in Chili Red; 18-inch John Cooper Works light alloy wheels, John Cooper Works bonnet stripes and perfectly harmonised exterior and interior components in the John Cooper Works Pro design line available as part of the MINI Original Accessories program.
- High-end options to increase driving fun, comfort and safety: Park Distance Control; parking assistant; rear view camera; Driving Assistant including camera-based active cruise control, collision and pedestrian warning with initial brake function, high beam assistant and road sign detection; lighting package with LED interior ambient lighting with continuously variable colour adjustment; Comfort Access: electrically operated glass roof; interior and exterior mirror with automatic anti-dazzle function; seat heating; 2-zone automatic air conditioning; MINI navigation system; MINI navigation system Professional; MINI Radio Visual Boost; Harman Kardon hi-fi speaker system; additional customisation options with roof and exterior mirror graphics, bonnet stripes, seat upholsteries, interior surfaces and Colour Lines as well as particularly high-quality MINI Yours features.
- Diverse MINI Connected in-car infotainment program; Intelligent Emergency Call and MINI TeleServices available for use with permanently installed SIM card; wide range of functions and the opportunity for ongoing expansion due to apps that allow integration in the car via smartphone; exclusive MINI functions such as Mission Control, Dynamic Music, Driving Excitement and MINIMALISM; MINI Connected XL Journey Mate with Real Time Traffic Radar; online connection also allows the use of social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, foursquare and Glympse, the reception of RSS news feeds and entertainment features such as Spotify, GoPro, AUPEO!, Stitcher, Deezer, Audible, Napster/Rhapsody and TuneIn.
- Engines, driving performance figures, fuel consumption and emissions figures:
MINI John Cooper Works: 4-cylinder petrol engine with MINI TwinPower Turbo Technology (turbocharging, direct injection, fully variable valve control, variable camshaft control),
capacity: 1 998 cc, output: 170 kW/231 hp at 5 200 – 6 000 rpm, max. torque: 320 Nm at 1 250 – 4 800 rpm,
acceleration (0–100 km/h): 6.3 seconds (automatic: 6.1 seconds),
top speed: 246 km/h (246 km/h), average fuel consumption according to EU: 6.7 litres (5.7 litres)/100 kilometres,
CO2 emissions according to EU: 155 g/km (133 g/km), exhaust emission standard: EU6.
- Exterior dimensions:
Length: 3 874 millimetres
Width: 1 727 millimetres
Height: 1 414 millimetres
Wheelbase: 2 495 millimetres
Pure driving fun, more extreme than
ever:
the new MINI John Cooper Works.
MINI has carried a passion for motor racing in its genes for 55 years and this
is expressed more intensely than ever before in the extreme driving fun
offered by the latest generation. The tradition-steeped premium car
manufacturer now launches the current edition of the top athlete in the
small car segment – the new MINI John Cooper Works. The exceptional
standing of the new MINI John Cooper Works is due to the most powerful
engine ever installed in one of the brand’s serial production models,
suspension technology refined with racing expertise and model-specific
design features which not only optimise the car’s aerodynamic features but
also underscore its exclusive charisma. With its irresistible temperament
and enthralling performance figures, it outperforms the sportiest variants of
the new MINI just as strikingly as it does the predecessor model with the
John Cooper Works logo on the radiator grille.
The power required for this new top-level driving fun is delivered by a 2.0-
litre 4-cylinder engine that was developed based on the latest generation
of power units with MINI TwinPower Turbo Technology. It generates a
maximum output of 170 kW/231 hp and a maximum torque of 320 Newton
metres, accelerating the new MINI John Cooper Works from standing to
100 km/h in 6.3 seconds. This is an increase in sprint capability of 0.2
seconds or 3 per cent as compared to the predecessor model. Elasticity has
even been improved by 10 per cent. With a figure of 5.6 seconds for
acceleration from 80 to 120 km/h, the new MINI John Cooper Works even
leaves top-class sports cars in the shade. This optimised pulling power is
combined with exemplary efficiency. The figures for average fuel
consumption and CO2 emissions in the EU test cycle are 6.7 litres per 100
kilometres and 155 grams per kilometre. In conjunction with the optional
6-speed Steptronic sports transmission, the figures are 5.7 litres and
133 g/km – almost 20 per cent lower than the predecessor model.
Technology for the engine, suspension, body and interior derived directly
from motor racing defines the exclusive, performance-oriented character of
the new MINI John Cooper Works. Combined with the further refined
product substance of the new MINI, a top athlete has been created for fans
who appreciate authentic race feeling, premium quality and a high level of
everyday practicality. The extremely powerful engine, the sports exhaust
system, the sports suspension with exclusive 17-inch John Cooper Works
light alloy wheels and a sports brake system developed in collaboration
with specialist manufacturer Brembo, the John Cooper Works aerodynamics
kit including a model-specific rear spoiler and the distinctive cockpit design
complete with newly developed John Cooper Works sports seats
comprising integrated headrest all go together to create a precisely
harmonised overall package.
This gives the new MINI John Cooper Works fascinating performance
qualities including not just high-speed acceleration capacity but also
exceptional agility, a high degree of steering precision and precisely
controllable handling in very sporty situations on the road as well as
excellent deceleration figures. This set of unmistakable characteristics
reflects longstanding experience in motor racing and bears witness to the
tradition-steeped link between MINI and John Cooper Works. Ever since
legendary designer John Cooper discovered the sporting talent of the
classic Mini presented in 1959, his name has stood for maximum driving
fun and spectacular success on the race track with the small British car.
The engine: state-of-the-art basis optimised with racing expertise for
top performance.
Under the bonnet of the new MINI John Cooper Works is by far the sportiest
version of the latest MINI engine generation. The top athlete’s 4-cylinder
spark ignition engine traditionally mounted transversely at the front
benefits from current advancements in the areas of power delivery, running
smoothness and efficiency derived from MINI TwinPower Turbo
Technology, combining these with performance characteristics which are
unmistakably geared towards motor racing. It draws its power from a
capacity of 2.0 litres – an increase of 25 per cent over the engine in the
predecessor model. The increase in output amounts to 10 per cent, while
the maximum torque is 23 per cent higher than before.
The new engine was created on the basis of the 4-cylinder that was
completely newly developed for the latest generation of the MINI Cooper S.
It has turbocharging integrated in the exhaust manifold, direct injection
with injectors arranged centrally between the valves, fully variable valve
control in the form of VALVETRONIC as patented by the BMW Group and
variable camshaft control on the intake and exhaust side (double VANOS).
This technology package is combined with precisely selected modifications.
As a result, the engine of the new MINI John Cooper Works guarantees
efficient and reliable driving fun in day-to-day use as well as sporty power
delivery for inspirational performance on the race track.
The turbocharging system integrated in the cast steel manifold makes for
short ducting of the exhaust gas flow, thereby enabling an early and
powerful response. What is more, the turbocharger developed specially for
the new MINI John Cooper Works is made of particularly temperatureresilient
material. It generates increased charge-air pressure for even,
sporty power delivery across a wide engine speed range. The specific
pistons are precisely harmonised with this, enabling compression reduction
that is adapted to the high level of charge-air pressure. This design
produces performance characteristics typical of a sports car: power delivery
which sets in early on and is maintained continuously right through to a
high load range. The engine of the new MINI John Cooper Works responds
spontaneously to the smallest movements of the accelerator pedal. It
develops its maximum torque of 320 Newton metres at just 1250 rpm and
puts this on stream over a range going up to 4800 rpm. At 5200 rpm the
engine supplies its peak output of 170 kW/231 hp which is then maintained
at a constant level up to 6000 rpm.
The output bonus as compared to the MINI Cooper S is now higher than
before at 30 kW, and the engine of the new MINI John Cooper Works is also
exceptional in terms of its pulling power. Its thrust not only enables
extremely spirited acceleration from standing but also highly dynamic
interim sprints. The new MINI John Cooper Works completes the standard
sprint from zero to 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds (automatic: 6.1 seconds), it
takes just 5.6 seconds to accelerate from 80 to 120 km/h and its maximum
speed is 246 km/h.
Geared towards top performance in every way, the engine technology in
the new MINI John Cooper Works is rounded off with a specific sports
exhaust system. With its low level of exhaust back pressure it promotes
spontaneous power delivery in the engine as well as generating the sound
typical of the John Cooper Works models that underscores the engine’s
performance character with a highly emotional acoustic pattern across all
load ranges.
Top performance delivered in dynamic style: 6-speed manual
transmission with engine speed adaptation, 6-speed Steptronic sports
transmission with shift paddles at the steering wheel.
Power transmission to the front wheels is effected as standard via a 6-
speed manual transmission which has been adapted in detail to the
engine’s performance characteristics. The transmission itself, likewise
entirely newly developed for the latest model generation, is characterised
by low weight, short shift travel and optimised acoustic and vibrational
characteristics, as well as providing an innovation which comes into play
particularly impressively when the new MINI John Cooper Works is driven in
sporty style. A gear sensor allows active engine speed adaptation. When
changing gear, the engine speed can be automatically adapted to the
rotational speed of the input shaft for the gear selected. This ensures jerkfree
clutch engagement, thereby enhancing comfort when shifting down a
gear.
A 6-speed Steptronic sports transmission is optionally available for the MINI
John Cooper Works. This automatic transmission combines high efficiency
and a high level of shift comfort with increased shift dynamics and
extremely fast gear shifts. In manual mode, it is possible to change gear
using shift paddles at the steering wheel. In combination with the
automatic transmission, the new MINI John Cooper Works also features the
automatic engine start/stop function, preventing unnecessary fuel
consumption caused by idling at junctions or in congested traffic.
In conjunction with the MINI navigation system, the 6-speed Steptronic
sports transmission is also able to take account of the route profile in
controlling gear shifts. Based on navigation data, the appropriate drive
position is selected to match the imminent situation on the road ahead,
e.g. directly prior to junctions or on corners. This obviates the need for
upshifts between two bends in quick succession, for example.
Fewer fuelling stops thanks to MINIMALISM technology.
The MINIMALISM technology also extensively applied in the new MINI John
Cooper Works comprises not just efficiency-optimised drive systems and
the automatic engine start/stop function but also shift point display, brake
energy regeneration, needs-based control of the fuel pump, coolant pump
and other ancillary units, electromechanical power steering and a mapcontrolled
oil pump.
In addition, intelligent lightweight construction and optimised aerodynamic
properties help ensure that the significantly increased driving fun is
interrupted even more seldom by fuelling stops. The weight of the new
MINI John Cooper Works when adjusted for fittings is the same as that of
the predecessor model, while its average fuel consumption in the EU test
cycle is 6.7 litres per 100 kilometres, with CO2 emissions at 155 grams per
kilometre. In conjunction with the optional 6-speed Steptronic sports
transmission, the figures for fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are lower
still at 5.7 litres per 100 kilometres and 133 grams per kilometre.
For precisely controllable go-kart feeling: high-end suspension
technology, Brembo brake system, exclusive light alloy wheels.
Together with the hallmark brand concept comprising front-wheel drive, a
low centre of gravity, short overhangs, wide track and rigid body structure,
the suspension technology has undergone extensive further development
for the latest generation of the MINI so as to provide the perfect basis for
thrilling race feeling. The new MINI John Cooper Works is fitted as standard
with a sports suspension and benefits from the well-established design
principle of a single-joint spring strut axle at front and a multilink rear axle
which is unique within the competitive environment, as well as optimised
details geared towards particularly high engine and driving performance
figures.
In order to reduce weight and increase component rigidity, the front axle is
fitted with aluminium swivel bearings as well as axle supports and
wishbones made of high-strength steel. The model-specific axle kinematics
supports an agile turn-in response as well as a precise steering sensation
largely free of drive torque. At the rear axle, too, a larger proportion of
highly rigid steel types ensures increased stiffness combined with reduced
weight. Tube-shaped stabilisers at the front and rear axle, an innovative
axle bearing including a hydraulically damped engine mount and triplepath
support bearings to decouple the dampers from the body additionally
contribute to the fact that the new MINI John Cooper Works retains
precisely controllable handling as well as optimised ride comfort even in
highly sporty situations.
Another standard feature of the new MINI John Cooper Works is the
particularly high-performance sports brake system developed exclusively
for this model. Designed in collaboration with the specialised manufacturer
Brembo and precisely harmonised with the properties of the MINI John
Cooper Works, the fixed caliper disc brakes guarantee a consistently high
deceleration performance even when exposed to intensive stress on the
race track. The brake calipers are finished in red and bear the
manufacturer’s logo. The standard 17-inch John Cooper Works light alloy
wheels in forging technology were also created exclusively for the new top
athlete in Race Spoke Design. Options include John Cooper Works light
alloy wheels in Cup Spoke Design and an 18-inch size.
The standard Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) also comprises the functions
Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Electronic Differential Lock Control (EDLC) –
which acts as an electronic locking function for the front axle differential –
and Performance Control, which supports agile turning when taking bends
at speed. Self-steering tendencies that can be caused by differing torque
levels on the drive wheels are also prevented by means of the so-called
Torque Steer Compensation function provided by the electromechanical
power steering. Standard features also include the speed-related steering
assistance system Servotronic. Dynamic Damper Control is optionally
available for the new MINI John Cooper Works. It allows selection of two
set-ups for either particularly sporty or more comfort-oriented driving
situations.
The passive safety of the new MINI John Cooper Works is also enhanced by
the extremely rigid passenger cell, highly resilient bracket structures and
deformation zones in optimum design. These form part of the integrated
MINI safety concept, as do the standard equipment items of six airbags, 3-
point automatic belts on all seats and ISOFIX children’s seat attachments at
the rear. A partially active bonnet is one of the features which contributes
to optimised pedestrian protection.
Exterior design: precise cooling air and wind ducting.
The body design of the new MINI John Cooper Works underscores the
performance-oriented yet exclusive character of the top athlete in the small
car segment. The front section has strikingly large air inlets which indicate
the high cooling requirements of the engine, its ancillary units and the
brakes and thereby instantly revealing the car’s outstanding performance
qualities. The model-specific cooling concept of the new MINI John Cooper
Works also comprises additional air inlets in the outer areas of the front
apron so as to ensure the ideal operating temperature is maintained even
in race track conditions. These take up the space provided in the new MINI
for fog lamps and guarantee an air supply to additional external cooling
units that regulate the temperature level of the ancillary units and brakes.
The hexagonal radiator grille at the centre of the front section has a
characteristic honeycomb pattern and a cross member at the bottom edge
finished in red. The John Cooper Works logo also appears here, as well as
on the luggage compartment lid at the rear of the car. The likewise
standard LED headlamps are surrounded by a daytime driving light ring
also in LED technology, the lower section of which is white and acts as the
direction indicator.
Precisely shaped air ducting elements in the lower section of the front
apron help optimise the car’s aerodynamic properties as do the side sills in
model-specific design. All the other body elements relevant to airflow were
subjected to intense testing in race track conditions in order to precisely
harmonise them with the driving dynamics potential of the MINI John
Cooper Works and thereby ensure precise and safe handling at all times.
This explains the distinctive shape of the rear spoiler fitted on the new MINI
John Cooper Works, applied to generate downthrust at high speeds. The
rear apron with flaps and a diffuser element in the lower area likewise helps
optimise aerodynamic balance.
Other exclusive features of the exterior include the side turn indicator
surrounds known as side scuttles, which bear a red accentuation line and a
John Cooper Works logo applied to a black background, and also the
tailpipes of the sports exhaust system integrated centrally in the rear apron
and identifiable by their particularly large cross-section. The black wheel
arch surrounds also exhibit model-specific contours. Eleven paint finishes
are available to choose from for the body. The range also includes the MINI
Yours paint finish Lapisluxury Blue metallic and the new variant Rebel
Green metallic – the latter being available exclusively for the MINI John
Cooper Works. As an option at no extra cost, the roof and exterior mirror
caps can be finished in white, black or – also exclusively for the MINI John
Cooper Works – Chili Red. The John Cooper Works bonnet stripes are
likewise an option that is reserved solely for the new top athlete.
Interior: sports car cockpit with new John Cooper Works sports seats for
authentic race feeling.
Due to the increased dimensions as compared to the predecessor model,
the new MINI John Cooper Works offers tangibly optimised space on the
four seats. The luggage compartment now has a capacity of 211 litres. The
additional functions and the new display and operating concept are
combined with specific design features in the style of John Cooper Works,
thereby enhancing the intense performance experience this car offers.
Optimum lateral hold in highly dynamic driving situations is ensured by the
newly developed John Cooper Works sports seats with integrated headrests
and model-specific upholstery in Dinamica/fabric and the colour Carbon
Black. The new seats are also optionally available in a Dinamica/Carbon
Black leather version. The exclusive standard fittings likewise include the
newly designed John Cooper Works leather steering wheel with
multifunction buttons and the John Cooper Works entry sills, the John
Cooper Works gear or selector lever, stainless steel pedals including driver
footrest and anthracite roof liner.
Interior trim in Piano Black and red design accentuations not just on the
seat surfaces but also on the steering wheel rim, the gear or selector lever,
the central instrument surround and the car key all contribute to
underscoring the car’s exclusive charisma. What is more, the new MINI
John Cooper Works has model-specific cockpit displays in a style that is
presented here for the first time. A dark dial for the speedometer and a
white scale for the engine speed display optimise readability of the
instruments arranged above the steering wheel.
The standard fittings of the new MINI John Cooper Works also include the
MINI Driving Modes, which allow configuration of an individual set-up.
Using a rotary switch at the base of the gear or selector lever, the driver can
select not just the standard setting MID Mode but also the SPORT Mode and
the GREEN Mode so as to activate a set-up that emphasises sporty driving,
a balanced, comfortable style or increased efficiency. The MINI Driving
Modes are used to influence the characteristic curves of the accelerator,
steering and engine acoustics. Where the car is fitted with the relevant
equipment features, the selected set-up also affects the shifting
characteristics of the automatic transmission, the Dynamic Damper Control
program map, the ambient lighting and the displays in the central
instrument.
Innovative driver assistance systems: MINI Head-Up Display with
model-specific display content.
The racing feel in the cockpit of the MINI John Cooper Works can be further
enhanced with optional sports instruments. The three displays designed in
classic circular form provide information that is especially relevant when an
ambitiously sporty style of driving is adopted. The sports instruments
consist of displays for the oil and charge-air pressure as well as a
chronometer with stopwatch function.
What is more, the full extended range of driver assistance systems is also
available for the new MINI John Cooper Works. This comprises the System
Driving Assistant including camera-based active cruise control, collision and
pedestrian warning with initial brake function, high beam assistant, road
sign detection, Park Distance Control, parking assistant and rear view
camera. Meanwhile the likewise optional MINI Head-Up Display which
extends above the steering column offers an augmented range of functions
specific to this model. In addition to information on road speed, speed
limits and overtaking bans detected, current navigation directions and
Check Control messages, feedback from the driver assistance systems and
lists of telephone contacts and entertainment programs, it is also possible
to display the currently selected gear and a multi-coloured engine speed
scale which is supplemented with a shift point signal depending on the
driving mode selected, so as to enable for particularly dynamic acceleration
manoeuvres.
High-end special equipment features for greater driving fun, comfort,
premium flair and individual style.
Due to its model-specific design and fittings, the new MINI John Cooper
Works already comes off the production line as a perfectly harmonised
package offering extreme driving fun in the premium small car segment.
With the characteristic MINI diversity in terms of the range of special
equipment features and accessories, the top athlete additionally offers
extensive options for customisation geared precisely towards the driver’s
own personal style. A 2-zone automatic air conditioning is available as an
alternative to the standard system. Other available options include seat
heating for driver and front passenger, a panorama glass roof, ambient
lighting with continuously variable colouring, a visibility package including
windscreen heater, rain sensor and automatic light control, electrically
heatable and folding exterior mirrors and interior and exterior mirrors with
automatic anti-dazzle function. For customisation of the exterior and
interior, options also include various graphics for the roof and exterior
mirrors, bonnet stripes, seat upholsteries, interior surfaces and Colour Lines.
The Radio MINI Boost including AUX-IN socket and USB interface are
likewise standard features of the new MINI John Cooper Works. These can
be supplemented with such items as the optional Harman Kardon hi-fi
speaker system. The option MINI Connected or MINI Connected XL is also
available in conjunction with the Radio MINI Visual Boost and the MINI
navigation system. It offers extensive integration of smartphones in the car,
allowing the use of internet-based services in the areas of infotainment,
communication and driver experience. MINI Connected XL also comprises
the Journey Mate function including innovative functions for trip
preparation and support as well as Real Time Traffic Radar with highly
precise and up-to-date traffic information.
Numerous functions which can be integrated in the vehicle via apps in the
areas of social media and infotainment are available for both the Apple
iPhone and for smartphones using the Android operating system.
Operation is intuitive and reflects hallmark brand style in using the MINI
Controller in the centre console and a colour display in the central
instrument. The features of the MINI navigation system Professional include
an 8.8-inch version of the on-board computer and the MINI Touch
Controller with touch-sensitive surface. And for the first time, the new MINI
John Cooper Works can be equipped with a SIM card which is permanently
fitted in the car. This means that Intelligent Emergency Call with automatic
detection of vehicle location and accident severity is available, as well as
MINI TeleServices.
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