A further point is that the front spoiler extending particularly far down creates not only a visual impression of optimum roadholding, but actually ensures much higher downforce on the front axle. The side-sills also extend far down to the bottom of the car, with their outside curvature directly in front of the rear wheels promoting the car's aerodynamic qualities. Clearly, the flow of wind rushing by the car is guided in the ideal direction at this point.


Adding the final touch in the wind tunnel

Precision engineering and thorough testing in the wind tunnel have also served to optimise the design of the rear spoiler proudly displaying the use of carbon fibre, leading to a new concept with appropriately dimensioned bearing elements at the side. In its shape and size, the spoiler, interacting with its wing profile, serves as a particularly important feature in maximising the car's downforce.

For functional reasons alone, the rear spoiler is mounted in the upper area of the tailgate. Hence, the third brake light otherwise fitted here on the "regular" MINI production models has been moved down to the lower edge of the rear window specially made for the MINI Cooper S with the John Cooper Works GP Kit. And in the process the engineers have again considered the need to reduce weight, deciding to do without a rear window wiper.


High-class look and exclusive colours

Grey Blue, Silver, Red and Black - these are the exclusive colours which give the MINI Cooper S with its John Cooper Works GP Kit a particularly distinctive look from the start. Indeed, it is fair to say that this intentionally limited range of colours forms a certain contrast to the highly emotional character of the most powerful MINI. But it is precisely this contrast which ensures a particularly exciting overall impression.


The 2,000 units of the MINI Cooper S with the John Cooper Works GP Kit will all come with the same colour scheme: The body is finished in Thunder Blue, and reflecting a well-known MINI tradition, the colour of the roof will stand out also on this model from the colour of the body as such, with the roof finished in Pure Silver to provide an appropriate contrast.

Thunder Blue is reserved exclusively to the MINI Cooper S with the John Cooper Works GP Kit, clearly proving that all MINIs in this colour combination are without doubt the most powerful production models in the world. And even if, despite the limited edition, two MINI Cooper S with the John Cooper Works Kit meet on the road one day, there is still no reason for confusion. For at the side of the roof, directly above the driver's door and therefore clearly in the driver's line of vision when entering the car, each model proudly bears its "GP" designation together with the car's individual, four-digit production number - from 0001 to 2000.


Tinted rear side windows and the tinted window at the rear also contribute to the particularly distinctive, sporting look of the MINI Cooper S with its John Cooper Works GP Kit. Indeed, the special body elements of the aerodynamics package likewise reflect this particular look and optical impression: The superior function of these aerodynamic components is clearly recognisable, their design follows obvious technical necessities, and their discreet colour scheme creates additional highlights. A refined touch is added, for example, by the inserts in the front and rear air dams and by the surround on the air scoop in the engine compartment lid all finished in Pure Silver. The black background behind the rear numberplate and on the front air intake scoop, as well as the brake callipers finished in red on the front wheels and the exterior mirror caps highlighted in striking Chilli Red, smoothly and harmoniously round off the overall impression of the car's exterior.



Hot spot for two: the interior with all the ambience of motorsport

The interior of the MINI Cooper S with its John Cooper Works GP Kit guarantees an undiluted motorsport ambience: The driver and co-driver both enjoy sports seats designed and built by Recaro, the renowned seat specialist. Clearly, the seats offer perfect side support, the adjustable thigh support optimises the occupants' sporting position and ensures very good body contact with the car. The need for comfort is however not neglected, with seat heating naturally coming as standard.

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