We squeeze the most powerful Mini in its history

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Mini we meet in the circuit of Monteblanco, in Huelva, to test its latest model, the most powerful in the history of the brand and that leaves no one indifferent. There were two models to try the John Cooper Works, the Clubman and the Countryman, but it had a common denominator in its gut, an engine that provides 306 hp and an ideal ground to squeeze it.

The car obviously has all the news in terms of design, safety and technology, but the purpose of the meeting was to test its behavior at its best and with that objective the chosen location is understood. In the city and on the road it is practically impossible to collect the sensations that it gives off, projecting sportsmanship everywhere.

With the pilot Lucas Ordonez as a luxury instructor, the test of the car, which became very short, consisted of acceleration tests, braking, skill and, above all, the staging on the asphalt of this circuit, in one of its variants of almost 4 kilometers.

I must confess, first of all, that I was surprised by the potential of this Mini, both for its truly impressive performance, and for its adherence on an asphalt flooded by rain.

The new Mini John Cooper Works
The new Mini John Cooper Works | Photo: Mini
GREAT PERFORMANCE
These new versions of the brand's most prominent sports models, both the six-door model with its dynamic driving and the solid and versatile Countryman, operate a brutal experience.

The latest generation of the 4-cylinder engine developed for John Cooper Works models with Mini TwinPower Turbo technology improves the power of the previous engine by 55 kW (75 hp) at full power. The maximum torque has increased 100 Nm to reach 450 Nm, and the acceleration performance has also increased considerably. The JCW Clubman goes from 0 to 100 km / h in 4.9 seconds and the JCW Countryman, in 5.1 seconds, that is, 1.4 and 1.5 seconds faster than the previous models, respectively.

The 4-cylinder turbocharged engine and 225 kW (306 hp) of the JCW Clubman (average fuel consumption: 7.1-7.4-l / 100 km; average CO2 temperature level: 161–169 g / km) and the JCW Countryman (average fuel consumption: 6.9-7.3 l / 100 km; average level of CO2 emissions: 156-166 g / km) offers extraordinary performance.

The new Mini Cooper Works Countryman
The new Mini Cooper Works Countryman | Photo: Mini
SPORT SPIRIT
The engine is combined as standard in both models with a new 8-speed Steptronic sports gearbox, which includes mechanical locking of the differential on the front axle, a four-wheel drive system ALL4, a specially designed chassis and additional reinforcement modifications for body structure, motor connection and chassis fasteners. This makes sports sensations spectacular.

The acceleration maneuvers are accompanied by the spectacular sound of the new exhaust system. The extreme power of the engine is felt more intensely than ever, with an emotional acoustic design that adapts to the needs of the vehicle and enhances its high performance character. Just put the car in Sport mode you feel it is not just any car. In any case, when driving a relaxed pace with optimized consumption and low revolutions, the sound produced is more restrained and loud.

The new Mini John Cooper Works
The new Mini John Cooper Works | Photo: Mini
The automatic transmission incorporates an integrated differential lock that works transversely to reduce speed compensation between the front wheels and is interconnected with the DSC (Dynamic Stability Control), which helps traction on loose terrain or in adverse weather conditions . We also improve the dynamism of the vehicle by negotiating the curves with a sporty driving style, providing greater agility when making rapid direction changes or accelerating a background when exiting a curve.

The sports brake system has also been redesigned and now features disc brakes with 4-piston calipers on the rear wheels to control constant braking values even in heavy use conditions.

EXCLUSIVE EQUIPMENT
The dynamism, agility and precision of John Cooper Works are complemented by specific design features on the outside, which can adapt the aerodynamic properties and design of the vehicle's air conductors, such as large front air intakes , the specific roof spoilers for each model and aerodynamically optimized mirror covers.

Other specific details include the optional red contrast paint for the ceiling and the mirror housings, an individual design for the side entry moldings with the turn signals and the John Cooper Wo logo