Mini launches online exclusive model 'JCW Anniversary Edition'

[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunseok Yoo] Mini Korea announced on the 19th that it will launch the online limited edition model 'Mini JCW Anniversary Edition.'

The Mini JCW Anniversary Edition is a limited edition model released in only 740 units worldwide to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Mini's high-performance brand JCW. It was planned to honor racing pioneer John Cooper, who led Mini to victory in the Monte Carlo Rally, and to commemorate the 60-year partnership between Mini and the Cooper family.

Based on the New Mini JCW 3-door, this edition features elements symbolizing the history of Mini and the Cooper family throughout the interior and exterior. Additionally, the doors and bonnet are engraved with the number '74,' which was assigned during Mini's first racing event and victory in 1961 at the 'Lombank Trophy,' emphasizing its commemorative significance.

Along with this, a panoramic glass roof, white-colored roof, and side mirror caps are applied as white exterior trims, and 18-inch JCW Circuit Spoke wheels are equipped. Inside, Malt Brown leather Chester seats and a Nappa leather steering wheel contrasting with the body color are applied.

Under the hood, a 4-cylinder turbo gasoline engine producing a maximum output of 231 horsepower and maximum torque of 32.6 kg·m is installed, paired with an 8-speed Steptronic automatic transmission. The time to accelerate from a standstill to 100 km/h is 6.1 seconds.

The Mini JCW Anniversary Edition will be limited to 40 units in Korea, with 30 units in Rebel Green color and 10 units in British Racing Green color, priced at 54.8 million KRW.

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