John Cooper Works now launches the second top athlete of the new
model generation; new MINI John Cooper Works Convertible invites
racing fans to enjoy extreme driving fun in a particularly exclusive
way; unique vehicle concept in the small car segment combining
authentic racing feel with intense open-air enjoyment, complete with
the premium quality and mature product substance of the new MINI generation.
Thrilling performance properties and extrovert charisma; drive,
suspension technology and aerodynamics developed on the basis of
well-established racing expertise; distinctive design features in the
unmistakable style of John Cooper Works and clearly differentiated
from the new MINI Convertible.
2.0-litre 4-cylinder power unit developed exclusively for John
Cooper Works models; current engine generation with MINI TwinPower
Turbo Technology as the basis; fascinating performance characteristics
and highly emotional sound development due to distinctive design of
pistons, turbocharger and exhaust system; the most powerful engine in
the MINI portfolio with 170 kW/231 hp; output increase of 15 kW/20 hp
as compared to the predecessor model and 29 kW/39 hp as compared to
the new MINI Cooper S Convertible: maximum torque: 320 Newton metres;
6-speed manual transmission as standard, 6-speed Steptronic sport
transmission available as an option; combined EU fuel consumption:
6.5 l/100 km (automatic: 5.9 l/100 km, combined EU CO2 emissions:
152 g/km (138 g/km).
Extremely sporty acceleration and elasticity figures;
0 – 100 km/h in 6.6 seconds (minus 0.3 seconds) with manual
transmission and 6.5 seconds (minus 0.6 seconds) with Steptronic
transmission, 80 – 120 km/h in 6.1 seconds (minus 0.7 seconds); top
speed increased by 7 km/h to 242 km/h (automatic: 240 km/h).
Power transmission to the front wheels; high-quality suspension
technology with set-up geared perfectly to the vehicle concept and
engine performance characteristics; standard trim includes Brembo
sports brake system, 17-inch John Cooper Works light alloy wheels
Track Spoke silver and speed-related Servotronic steering support;
Dynamic Damper Control available as an option; Dynamic Stability
Control (DSC) as standard with DTC (Dynamic Traction Control), EDLC
(Electronic Differential Lock Control) and Performance Control.
Powerfully expressive design with dynamically stretched
silhouette, powerful surface shaping and optimised air routing in the
style of John Cooper Works; large cooling air outlets in the front
apron which also occupy the space provided for the parking lights and
fog lamps in the MINI Convertible; distinctively designed side sills
and rear apron; LED headlights with white turn indicators and LED rear
lights as standard; radiator grille, side scuttles and tailgate with
John Cooper Works logo; optional body finish in the variant Rebel
Green exclusively available for John Cooper Works models.
New textile top with fully electrically powered, especially
low-noise operation for the first time; fully automatic opening and
closing of the soft top at the press of a button in 18 seconds, also
during travel at speeds up to 30 km/h; sliding roof function available
at any road speed; optional MINI Yours top with integrated high-end
Union Jack graphic.
Vehicle dimensions, wheelbase and track width significantly
larger than in predecessor model; optimised space on all four seats;
rear seats with single-seat character and extended seat surface;
luggage compartment capacity increased to 215 litres with the top
closed and 160 litres with the top open; standard trim includes
folding split backrest, enlarged through-loading facility and Easy
Load function.
High-quality interior with refined premium ambience, modern
display and operating concept of the latest MINI generation and the
sports car cockpit typical of John Cooper Works models; fully
integrated rollover protection bars behind the rear seats;
John Cooper Works sports seats in Dinamica/fabric Carbon Black with
integrated headrests; John Cooper Works door sill cover strips;
John Cooper Works leather steering wheel with multifunction buttons
and shift paddles in conjunction with the 6-speed Steptronic sport
transmission; John Cooper Works gearshift or selector lever; cockpit
displays and central instrument surround in model-specific design;
pedals and driver footrest in stainless steel.
Highly rigid body structure with convertible-specific bracing
elements for an agile driving response with maximum occupant
protection; complete set of standard safety features with front
airbags, head-thorax airbags integrated in the backrests, 3-point
automatic belts on all seats, ISOFIX child seat mountings for the
front passenger seat and at the rear, tyre pressure display and
partially active engine compartment lid for optimum pedestrian
protection; needs-based control of the restraint systems and rollover
protection by means of centralised safety electronics.
Standard trim includes fully automatic soft top operation, air
conditioning, MINI Driving Modes, Radio MINI Boost with AUX-IN and USB
socket, as well as Park Distance Control.
Exclusive optional equipment and John Cooper Works tuning
accessories; optional MINI Head-Up Display with John Cooper Works
specific display content; MINI Driving Assistant; Parking Assistant;
rear view camera; 2-zone automatic air conditioning with convertible
mode; Always Open Timer with new display content; new wind deflector
with reduced weight and simplified attachment; Comfort Access; rain
sensor with automatic driving lights control: MINI Excitement Package
including MINI Logo projection from the exterior mirror onto the
ground in front of the door on the driver’s side; MINI navigation
system and Wired equipment package including navigation system
Professional with MINI Touch Controller; Bluetooth mobile phone
preparation; exterior mirror caps in Chili Red; 18-inch
John Cooper Works light alloy wheels CupSpoke 2-tone;
John Cooper Works bonnet stripes as well as exterior and interior
components from the John Cooper Works Pro design line.
Complete MINI Connected in-car infotainment program; constantly
updated selection of apps for integration in the car via smartphone;
exclusive MINI functions such as MINI Streetwise, online search,
Sports Instruments and Force Meter; MINI Connected XL Journey Mate
with real time traffic radar and rain warning function; online-based
services for the use of social networks as well as entertainment
offers such as Spotify, AUPEO!, Stitcher, Deezer, Audible,
Napster/Rhapsody, TuneIn and GoPro.
Engines, driving performance figures, fuel consumption and emissions:
MINI John Cooper Works Convertible:
4-cylinder petrol engine with MINI TwinPower Turbo Technology
(turbo charging, direct injection, fully variable valve control,
variable camshaft control),
capacity: 1998 cc, output:
170 kW/231 hp at 5 200 – 6 000 rpm,
torque: 320 Nm at
1 250 – 4 800 rpm,
acceleration (0–100 km/h): 6.6 seconds
(automatic: 6.5 seconds),
top speed: 242 km/h (240 km/h),
average fuel consumption*: 6.5 (5.9 litres)/100 kilometres,
CO2 emissions*: 152 g/km (138 g/km), exhaust emission standard:
EU6.
Exterior dimensions:
Length: 3 874 millimetres
Width:
1 727 millimetres
Height: 1 415 millimetres
Wheelbase: 2 495 millimetres
For further details on official fuel consumption figures, official
specific CO2 emissions and power consumption of new cars, please refer
to the “Manual on fuel consumption, CO2 emissions
and power
consumption of new cars”, available at all sales outlets, from
Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH (DAT), Hellmuth-Hirth-Str. 1, 73760
Ostfildern-Scharnhausen and at
http://www.dat.de/angebote/verlagsprodukte/leitfaden-kraftstoffverbrauch.html.
Manual CO2 (PDF – 2.7 MB)