Woohoo JCW auto here we come.
L.
R60 Light White / Red Countryman All 4 John Cooper Works Auto
R57 Chili Red Convertible John Cooper Works Auto
We've known about this for a month or so, but sort of sworn to secrecy by John McKinstry at Vardy's.
Now it's public we can start screaming about it from the rafters.
JCW AUTO!!!!! Yeeeee Haaaaaaa!
Now..... hatch..... roadster..... countryman...... coupe? Which to go for?
Answers on a postcard or sealed down envelope please.
A.
R60 Light White / Red Countryman All 4 John Cooper Works Auto
R57 Chili Red Convertible John Cooper Works Auto
what's the appeal of auto? never driven one so haven't a clue - do you just like it?
We love them. Besides, when you're chattin' on your cell and munching on a McDonalds buger how the hell are you supposed to ALSO change gear?Originally Posted by MINIme:)
A.
R60 Light White / Red Countryman All 4 John Cooper Works Auto
R57 Chili Red Convertible John Cooper Works Auto
So there is a new Engine in the JCW Coutryman 2013 or is it in everything? All4 JCW now there is something to think about.....
Andy is your blue Works not an Auto?
Mini as it was. As it is. As it always will be. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, it's up to you to decide if it counts!
Just get one of each
Stephen & Allyson
Mr + Mrs Ps R56 is an S with the JCW tuning kit fitted I think!? think Andy and Lenore will now both havefaces
I know this is a bit
Stewart - I had to snigger about this bit in the 'Motoringfile' blurb for the new JCW Countryman:
"Gone is the softer, standard suspension and in its place is a sports suspension tuned specifically for this car...The MINI John Cooper Works Countryman, will be fitted as standard with the all-wheel- drive system known as ALL4, and powered by a newly developed four-cylinder turbocharged engine producing 211 hp. This new combination assures the driver of extreme driving fun on ANY TERRAIN.".
Yes, if your idea of 'Extreme Driving Fun' is getting stuck in a field, skidding into a rock or bottoming out on a rutted trail... Big wheels, low profiles, stiff suspension? ANY TERRAIN? B*ll*cks! In its guise as a 'multi-purpose do-everything sports utility vehicle', one of the main criticisms aimed at the Countryman S in Evo and other mags is that it's too stiff and not really suited to any sort of genuine 'off road' activities. I've no doubt the JCW Countryman be great fun on a (smooth) road, but this 'All Terrain' stuff is just pants. How many JCW Countrymen will be driven on anything other than tarmac? About three, and two of them will need recovering by the local farmer in his Land Rover...
BTW the new Engine is a step forward, but it's still about 30bhp shy to make the Countryman shift in proper 'JCW Stylee'.
Last edited by ELFMAN; 29th February 2012 at 10:13 AM.
2008 R56 COOPER S, Pepper White, Black Roof, 'John Cooper' Signature Side and Bonnet Stripes, JCW 'Stage 1' Tuning Kit, Forge Intercooler, Milltek Downpipe & Sports Cat, ALTA Induction, Chris Knox/DNA Remap, JCW/Brembo Brakes, Limited Slip Diff, JCW Suspension and Front Strut Brace, 17" Crown Spokes with Non-Runflat 205/45x17 Michelin Pilot Super Sport tyres, JCW/Recaro leather Seats, JCW Sideskirts, Chili Pack, Front Spotlights. Still got my old Hendrix Badge blu-tacked to the dash!
non of the above as they will all be slow
New sig coming soon
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