The extra power and performance of the compressor is to be heard clearly in the speed range between these two figures, the sound of the engine reminding the admirer right away of the race track. This sporting sound is also attributable to the twin-pipe sports exhaust appropriately positioned right in the middle of the rear air dam of the MINI Cooper S with the John Cooper Works GP Kit and therefore standing out most visibly at very first sight.


The extra-light and precise six-speed gearbox adds to the thrill of enjoying the car's power and performance. The individual gear increments correspond ideally to the characteristics of the engine, offering everything required for the best acceleration and flexibility through enhanced engine power: In fifth gear, the MINI Cooper S with the John Cooper Works GP Kit accelerates from 80-120 km (50-75 mph) in just 6.6 seconds. And shifting down to fourth gear, you will complete the same exercise in an even more outstanding 5.3 seconds, while even in sixth gear acceleration from 80-120 km/h comes in just 8.8 seconds.


Comparison tests on the race track prove that the new model offers even better performance than the already outstanding MINI Cooper S with the John Cooper Works Tuning Kit: The MINI Cooper S with the John Cooper Works GP Kit laps the Nordschleife of Nürburgring - without the Grand Prix circuit - in 8 : 41.55 minutes, almost 14 seconds faster than the production model. In this process the car benefits not only from its greater engine power, but also from extremely safe and stable driving behaviour, enabling the driver to easily handle load change reactions and braking manoeuvres even at high speeds. This is attributable primarily to aerodynamic improvements drastically reducing lift forces on both the front and rear axle.


Strong through experience: engine tests based on proven standards

Like all power units featured in the MINI, the new top-of-the-range engine has naturally completed a comprehensive range of engine tests in accordance with both the high BMW Group and the exacting John Cooper Works standards. Precisely this is why the MINI works warranty applies without restrictions also to the MINI Cooper S with its John Cooper Works GP Kit.


For perfect handling: limited-slip differential and ASC+T

Like every MINI, the MINI Cooper S featuring the John Cooper Works GP Kit transmits the power of its engine to the front wheels. And to make sure that the superior power of the engine is properly converted into traction and performance on the road, the car comes as standard with a limited-slip differential largely preventing the drive wheels from spinning on one side and thus optimising traction particularly on slippery surfaces. Extra stability when setting off and applying the brakes is also ensured by ASC+T Automatic Stability Control likewise featured as standard to ensure smooth straightahead acceleration even when one of the drive wheels is resting on a dry surface with good grip while the other has to cope with loose gravel, snow or slush. Clearly, this keeps the driver in control and the car easy to handle even in such a demanding situation.


Extra safety at no extra cost: DSC available as a no-cost option

Electronic systems serve to facilitate the handling of the MINI Cooper S with its John Cooper Works GP Kit not only when it comes to straight-ahead acceleration and dynamism, but also in handling side forces: As an option, this particularly fast and powerful MINI is available with DSC Dynamic Stability Control, the DSC sensors registering any excess lateral forces in a fast bend, then reducing engine output and intervening specifically in the brakes to re-stabilise the car whenever required. And as soon as the car starts to oversteer, the DSC control unit will apply the brakes on the outer front wheel in the bend. If the driver is already applying the brakes in such a situation, the computer will increase brake pressure on this wheel to an even higher level and at the same time reduce pressure on the inner wheels. When understeering, in turn, the DSC control unit applies the brakes on the inner wheel in a bend, again - if the driver has already responded - increasing brake pressure on the inner wheel to an even higher level and taking back brake pressure on the outer wheels.

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