Racing Grey F56 JCW GP 0370 - Chilli Red Mirror Caps, Custom OHC Alcantara Steering Wheel, Motech Performance By PiperCross Panel Filter, Custom GP Steering Wheel Spoke, Custom GP Stitched Carbon Side Scuttles, JCW Pro Mats, RSI C6 Carbonfibre Scoop, JCW Pro Stitched Carbon Boot Handle
Ice Blue R55 Clubvan - JCW Shiftlight, JCW Carbon Fibe Handbrake, JCW Carbon Fibre Dash, JCW Steering Wheel, Recaro JCW Sportster CS, CoolerWorx ShortShifter, BC Racing Coilovers, JCW Brembo 4pots, HEL Braided Lines, JCW Front Bumper, MINI Challenge Splitter, White Rota Blitz
Especially if you get the nifty wee JCW Tuning Kit. I saw a Rolling Road report (AMD down south) on another MINI site for the Tuning Kit on an otherwise standard S and they got 207bhp and 300Nm Torque. I have no idea what that is in Lbs/Ft! It certainly goes pretty well.
Having said that, William, I'm sure the Factory JCW is producing a lot more than the quoted 211bhp. Or am I wrong? I reckon the JCW quoted output is more to do with Insurance Premiums than actual output, so you might find that there's a bigger gap than stated between the S (even with the new power upgrade) and the JCW.
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!
Racing Grey F56 JCW GP 0370 - Chilli Red Mirror Caps, Custom OHC Alcantara Steering Wheel, Motech Performance By PiperCross Panel Filter, Custom GP Steering Wheel Spoke, Custom GP Stitched Carbon Side Scuttles, JCW Pro Mats, RSI C6 Carbonfibre Scoop, JCW Pro Stitched Carbon Boot Handle
Ice Blue R55 Clubvan - JCW Shiftlight, JCW Carbon Fibe Handbrake, JCW Carbon Fibre Dash, JCW Steering Wheel, Recaro JCW Sportster CS, CoolerWorx ShortShifter, BC Racing Coilovers, JCW Brembo 4pots, HEL Braided Lines, JCW Front Bumper, MINI Challenge Splitter, White Rota Blitz
I think the JCW Tuning Kit is quoted at 192bhp - which is 20bhp down on what AMD got on the rollers - obviously this is all subjective, but all turbo Minis seem to punch above their weight as far as quoted outputs are concerned. On the road, mine feels just as quick as my old JCW 210 with the GRS 'cooler, etc etc. Gone slightly off topic....... Sorry. Anyway, I think it's a safe bet that the current Factory JCW even without any 'facelift engine improvements' has more under the bonnet than they're letting on - and as you know from your Dad's car, with the stronger engine internals you can tune the nuts off them!
Last edited by ELFMAN; 21st July 2010 at 03:55 PM.
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!
I like the look of the green leather as well. Was planning a red car this time, though, and that might just be a bit loud! Shame there is only one no-cost option for upholstery (I'm stingy). My first mini (R50) had lovely red fabric seats. Was a bit surprised when it was delivered to find that this meant all of the insides of the doors were red as well. Reddest car I'd ever seen....
R56 Cooper, pepper white/black, feck all extras.