A Mini John Cooper Works model has been turned into the fastest Mini around, according to German tuner AC Schnitzer who has produced this “Eagle” Mini tuning job. The model apparently can lap the Hockenheim Circuit in 1:13.341 minutes - faster than bigger and traditionally more powerful models like the BMW M3 and Porsche 911 Turbo.

The tuner has modified the 1.6-litre turbo engine to produce 256 hp, a new exhaust system is used and weight has been reduced. Other features including racing suspension and dedicate 18-inch alloy wheels. The cost of the Eagle is apparently about €62,000 but AC Schnitzer calls it a concept car which is not for sale.

Source | WCF

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Rolls Royce was expected to have “tuned-up” a Mini all its own in a brand new Mini look. These spy shots show the first existence of this Rolls Royce Mini, which is equipped with a series of accessories from Goodwood.

The pics come from the Park Lane Mini dealership in London and seem to indicate that the base model will be the Mini John Cooper Works. The differences between the Rolls Royce Mini and the latter can be seen in the interior finishes of wood inserts and fine leather, though the eventual modifications are expected to involve much more.

As a little pearl on the exterior, Rolls Royce is using its Ming Blue colour that it used for the first time on the Corniche IV 25th Anniversary, built in 1992 in just 25 models. Goodwood numberplates may also be a feature.

Source | AutoWeek.nl

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Its “Connaught Green” is pure British pride, more so than the Sex Pistols and mid-afternoon tea. During the three day Silverstone festival, Mini presented its special John Cooper Works Championship 50, intended to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first Formula 1 car signed JC.

And the commemoration shows its grandeur even just with the price, very close to 40,000 Euros, which can be justified only because the series is limited to 250 cars (100 reserved for the United Kingdom), and certainly not for the technical equipment: the 1.6 L 211 horsepower engine is the same as in the basic version; the dynamics do not receive any improvements; and the accessories for the series include a 6 CD changer with a Harman Kardon system, Bluetooth connectivity, satellite navigation and other avoidable amenities.

Continue reading: Mini John Cooper Works World Championship 50: the official photos

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According to Autocar reports, tests of the BMW 120d engine on a Mini have had the desired effect and we could soon be seeing this transverse 2.0 litre diesel from the Series 1 on a Mini.

The project is set to present the first diesel Cooper S which could have 150 hp (27 less compared to the current power step). For more impressive figures though, a John Cooper Works diesel derived from the BMW 123d engine could be in the plans, which would result in 204 hp.

Source | Autocar

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This bizarre viral video shows the adrenalin of a catapult compared to Mini John Cooper Works.

It’s all part of the occasion of the launch of the new 210hp bomb, such that Mini has created a John Cooper Works channel on YouTube. This is the first film from the promotion, the next will appear next Monday. You can view it by following: “Not extreme enough? Try this!”

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