
World Premiere: MINI John Cooper Works GP with 306 hp and racing DNA
World Premiere: MINI John Cooper Works GP with 306 hp and racing DNA
The new MINI John Cooper Works GP is unveiled just a day before its world debut in Los Angeles. Featuring a 225 kW/306 hp 4-cylinder turbocharged engine and a maximum torque of 450 Nm at a speed of 1 750 rpm, the MINI racing car accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in just 5.2 seconds. MINI says that it will produce the new MINI John Cooper Works GP in a limited edition of 3,000 units. Delivery to racing enthusiasts around the globe will get underway in March 2020.
The Engine
To achieve that performance, several upgrades were done to the four-cylinder turbo. Firstly, it comes with a newly developed turbocharger. It is integrated into the exhaust manifold and fitted with a divert-air valve that helps optimize its response...