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Hot Hatch Showdown

With auto show season officially, mercilessly and thankfully over, the Jalopnik Fantasy Garage stands to be full in just six weeks. A short time by any standard, but especially so when distilling over a hundred years of automotive excellence into just 50 vehicles. Two weeks ago saw the induction of the Cadillac Eldorado Brougham, a car so finely crafted only a communist would disapprove. In this week's edition, we switch gears entirely. Compact, lightweight automobile construction, responsive suspension, spicy engine and a slick manual transmission. It's a simple formula which, if done properly, not only results in a car with character, but one which transcends the bottom-of-the-barrel genre and becomes something of legend, something which can ascend to the level of fantasy. This week, we examine the hot hatch. More »

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1:00 PM on Tue Mar 25 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
6,333 views, 135 comments

Latest by petersterncan: @ppiddy: "The Omni is awesome fast, but while the GTI feels like a simple-but-decent car and has a little funky cachet, the GLH-S feels like a piece of cheap plastic and is horribly unreliable". I wouldn't say ANY of these cars could be called more »

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2008 John Cooper Works MINI Cooper Clubman, Pictures To Go With Long Name

2008 John Cooper Works Mini Cooper Clubman. That's sort of like saying Porsche Cayenne GTS. Performance monikers slapped on vehicles with inherant performance shortcomings. Yes, we know, the 2008 JCW Mini Cooper Clubman already got the unveil at Geneva, but it was a pretty big show, and Spin and myself didn't really get around to crawling around one then, so here's the photographic goods on MINI's turbocharged less-mini-MINI. 0-60 MPH time comes in 6.5 seconds, but we suspect with a turbo 1.6L four banger it's a bit less speedy with more than one person in tow. In case you've forgotten how the story goes, the presser is below the fold if you're interested in the read.

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6:17 PM on Wed Mar 19 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
3,295 views, 17 comments

Latest by FЯeeMan: It's a good thing the Clubman is bigger than the original MINI, otherwise, there wouldn't be enough room for the "John Cooper Works MINI Cooper Clubman" logos to fit on it! more »

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2008 John Cooper Works Mini Cooper Clubman Revealed, Officially!

In addition to the just revealed 2008 JCW Mini Cooper S, we've also got some great shots below of the new 2008 JCW Mini Cooper Clubman S. It's the first time JCW's gotten a hold of the Clubman, and the photos look great — better even the faux JCW Mini Cooper Clubman S we'd seen already. Unfortunately, we won't have a press release for a few more minutes so for the time being you'll just have to make do with the shots we've got below. All we can tell so far is it's got similar badging to the more-mini Mini. As far as performance numbers and other upgrades — well, we promise we'll have all the deets on the speedier Mini S that's bigger, longer and more uncut in the next few minutes — in the meantime, the Mini-lovers at MotoringFile have a few more details. UPDATE:Full press release below the jump!

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6:00 PM on Sat Feb 23 2008
By Ray Wert
6,284 views, 80 comments

Latest by Buckster: I for one, welcome our Mini Clubman Overlords more »

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2008 John Cooper Works Mini Cooper S, Revealed

Just in time for the Geneva Motor Show next month, the automaker all about the cars that are so small they're Mini has seen fit to release a bevy of shots and all the deets on their two big reveals for the show. The first is the official reveal of the John Cooper Works package for the 2008 Mini Cooper S. Other than the press shots we've got below, here's what we know about the up-powered Cooper S from a quick glance of the press release which we'll have up below the jump shortly. UPDATE:Full press release below the jump!

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6:00 PM on Sat Feb 23 2008
By Ray Wert
5,417 views, 22 comments

Latest by n/a: Very cool, but we get hosed in Canada on pricing, I'm assuming close to 40k for the JCW up here (I just paid $26k for an '05 Cooper S... and that was considered a fair price!) By the way, forget about more »

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Dutch Autoweek Gets It Wrong On JCW-Infused Mini Clubman

Last week, the folks at Autoweek.nl reported the release of the new JCW Mini Clubman. According to the Mini-gasmic folks at Motoring File, they were totally wrong. According to them, the pictures were actually some BMW press shots showing off how you could kit up the Mini Clubman with the current portfolio of available toys from JCW — in fact, they're the exact same ones you can buy for the current R56. So we got it wrong too — and you know, it serves us right. What should we expect — listening to a bunch of Dutch-bags. And with that, we have now effectively shifted the blame. [via MotoringFile]

10:45 AM on Mon Nov 12 2007
By Ray Wert
416 views, 2 comments

Latest by teargas: Looks like Dutch Autoweek is about as accurate as regular Autoweek. more »

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John Cooper Works Mini Clubman Revealed

Autoweek.nl is following in the embargo-breaking footsteps of its 'merican magazine cousins (not related). Whereas AutoWeek leaked the early deets on the Clubman, Autoweek.nl's releasing details on the new John Cooper Works edition of the slightly-bigger-than-mini Mini. Our Dutch isn't great, but it looks like it will follow in its little brother's footsteps, sporting 18-inch wheels, the same 1.6-liter turbo producing approximately the same 192hp and a similar front fascia. The biggest difference, other than the extra set of doors, comes in the rear with a reworked bumper and taillights more reflective of the base Clubman. Click below for hi-res photos:[Autoweek.nl]

11:15 AM on Thu Nov 8 2007
By Matt Hardigree
1,013 views, 10 comments

Latest by smokyburnout: you guys are joking, right? er... i mean...OH NOES! NOW THERE'S A MINI APPROXIMATELY THE LENGTH OF THE ORIGINAL SCION XB OR HONDA FIT! STOP THE MADNESS! [/overreaction] more »

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New Mini Cooper JCW Spied on Nurburgring

The wicked and worldly watermarkers at World Car Fans tracked down what they claim to be a prototype Mini Cooper S lapping the Ring that is Nurburg. Word-on-the-street says this will be a new, higher-output model for those who want more than the vanilla John Cooper Works R56. The new kit could be sporting a power increase to 215 hp for the 1.6-liter four-banger (from 192 hp) in addition to what appears to be a JCW exhaust, bigger brakes, new suspension, unique 18' JCW wheels and a new body kit. More details below... More »

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11:45 AM on Wed Nov 7 2007
By Matt Hardigree
1,739 views, 8 comments

Latest by JCWhitless: @humbo: JCW Exhaust: Yes Hrmmm....that does explain the order for 7,000 coffee cans wrapped in carbon fiber. more »

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Frankfurt Auto Show: 2008 Mini Cooper JCW Challenge

As we told you a couple of weeks back, the tiny auto brand owned by BMW revealed both a car that's a wee bit bigger in size and one that's a wee bit bigger in horsepower, top speed and torque. More on the Clubman later. First off, let's go for More Power! with the Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Challenge. It's a Mini Cooper S built specifically for track use and it shows with a new suspension system that features adjustable damper units from KW Automotive, designed specifically for motorsport. It also has got some serious engine tweaking going on, which give the JCW Challenge a 0-60 time of just 6.1 seconds. Not too shabby for the little bugger, eh? Full press release after the jump.

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11:30 AM on Wed Sep 12 2007
By Ray Wert
4,766 views, 7 comments

Latest by elwood: Well, the HP/TQ numbers weren't that great before. What they really need is a bigger engine. Hell, I'm pretty sure there's aftermarket stroker kits that you can get at least 1.8L from. Just build it like that more »

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Mini to Reveal JCW Challenge Edition in Frankfurt

A Mini Cooper S built only for the track? Yes, please. And make it a double. Mini says it's rolling out a new Challenge edition of the Cooper S that offers higher top speed, increased torque, faster acceleration and better traction in exchange for DOT approval. Right, it's track-only. It's got the John Cooper Works tuning hardware, natch. The suspension offers adjustable dampers from KW Automotive, 17" Borbet wheels and Dunlop racing tires. It's tuned for the single-make Mini Challenge owner's series, soon to be in its fifth season. Just about 50,000 Euros will buy one of these wicked bulldogs, which will debut in Frankfurt ahead of a March '08 rollout. More »

6:36 AM on Tue Aug 14 2007
By Mike Spinelli
1,377 views, 11 comments

Latest by no_slushbox: @bobdobbs: Well, that would be embarrasing if a Mini didn't win the Mini challenge. In the US there is no Mini challenge, and an Atom or Exige would be a much better track/solo car. more »

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Geneva Pre-Show: Mini John Cooper Works R56

Funny story. Remember that new Mini JCW Motoring File talked about a few days back. Well, they were completely unwrong about that. It's the new Mini John Cooper Works R56 — a tuning kit for the MINI Cooper S's twin-scroll 1.6-liter four — and it's debuting next week in Geneva. The mild tuning kit can be installed on any new-model Cooper S, providing around 17 more horsepower and 10 more lb-ft of torque. An overboost function can increase torque temporarily to nearly 200 lb-ft, from 184 lb-ft. No word on US price yet, but it'll cost 1,689 in Germany. There's also no word on the rumored high-po Mini JCW reportedly in the works. – Mike Spinelli More »

10:15 AM on Fri Mar 2 2007
By Mike Spinelli
3,871 views, 3 comments

Latest by n/a: Not a mini fan? Blasphemy! I am happy they are doing stage-like kits, as the new engine is less aftermarket friendly then the old tritec. more »

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Give Me One With the Works: Mini Planning JCW "Stage One Kit"

Those Mini followers at MotoringFile say more speed kitting that bears the name of John Cooper is on the way. Word is, the BMW brand will offer two new JCW products, not just one as it does now. Apparently, the really big news is a high-output, JCW-tuned Mini coming in 2008, which will reportedly be some measure of awesome. But before the day that model rolls out, the company's planning a mild bolt-on the MFers are calling a "Stage One" kit, rumored to boost horsepower to somewhere between 190 hp and 200 hp. The kit seems like a fairly by-the-book exercise, not unlike the first mods a new enthusiast owner might slap on. It includes a revised air intake, less restrictive exhaust and new ECU software. We'd imagine that would be a dealer-installed option, where the more substantial JCW tuning is now done at the factory. No word on price, but sources are saying 3000 euros in the European market. Why shop the catalogs when you can just check a box on the options sheet? – Mike Spinelli More »

6:53 AM on Wed Feb 28 2007
By Mike Spinelli
519 views, 3 comments

Latest by PeteJayhawk: Bad move - If it's powered by John Cooper, it'll never beat Michigan. more »

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The Mini GP: M-Power on the Cheap or Cynical Marketing Exersize?

Our buddy Gabe at Motoring File points us to a new test of the Mini John Cooper Works GP in the newsstand edition of Evo. The article poses the question foremost on Mini heads' minds, as it were. That is, is the GP a pure sports car, influenced by BMW's M-Power propellerheads, or is it a cynical tart job for those whose wallets are always ready for a back-alley quicky? In a word, yes. More »

10:43 AM on Mon Jul 10 2006
By Mike Spinelli
239 views, 1 comment

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Mini Vs. MX-5

Reverend Dave Rally Report #4
This headline is misleading. There's no reason for me to match these two vehicles other than I had the cool photo of the Mini in the sideview mirror and the fact that the two cars are routinely purchased by guys that take them to the track. Neither one would be my choice. More »

5:59 PM on Wed May 3 2006
By David Thomas
283 views, 3 comments

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John Cooper Works Mini to Come in Automatic

Fans of the Mini's Steptronic-enabled six-speed autobox (maybe we'll call them "devotees") will be able to have their chosen Mini tweaked out with the John Cooper Works package. BMW announced it plans to offer the factory tuning package — which adds 33hp over the Mini Cooper S (203bhp) — on Minis fitted with the optional six-speed automatic. As Pistonheads reports, a new sound package will also be available, giving the Mini a more powerful-sounding exhaust tone. It's not called Buzz-Be-Gone, but maybe it should be. More »

8:47 AM on Sat Dec 10 2005
By Mike Spinelli
1,701 views, 4 comments

Latest by Mike Spinelli: Found it. Sorry Gabe... http://motoringfile.com/2005/12/07/mcsa-jcw-engine-kit-rel... more »

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Mini to Build a Lighter, Faster Cooper S

After months of rumors on Mini enthusiast sites, BMW still hasn't confirmed it's bringing a faster, lighter version of its Cooper S to Frankfurt. That doesn't mean it's not going to happen, however, it just means the Mini folks are inclined to make us work for it. The new, factory-built model will be appointed for maximum weight savings to make the most of its 210hp John Cooper Works tuning package, upgraded suspension and grippier brakes. Only 2,000 will be built, and no prices have been announced, but track day will never be the same. More »

1:40 PM on Thu Aug 25 2005
By Mike Spinelli
432 views