Mini's next John Cooper Works hot hatch is coming with gas and electric options.
The gas version was revealed in February, but only in base and Cooper S grades. The high-performance John Cooper Works grade is still out testing and we have fresh spy shots of a prototype.
Clear giveaways that this is a JCW include the extra intakes in the front fascia, the front splitter, the chunky side skirts, the roof-mounted rear wing, and the red brake calipers. There's also a rear diffuser with a single exhaust tip exiting out of the center. The electric Cooper will also receive the JCW treatment, and a prototype for this model has also been previously spotted.The electric version of the redesigned Cooper is based on a newly developed dedicated EV platform, while the gas version is essentially a major update of the outgoing Cooper. This means the gas-powered JCW should feature its predecessor's 2.0-liter turbo-4, perhaps with a bit more horsepower than the older model's 228-hp rating.
Drive should go to the front wheels only, via an 8-speed automatic transmission. Don't plan on a manual option. Mini has confirmed the 2024 model year as thepacking 312 hp has already been revealed for the 2025 model. It reaches U.S. dealerships in May, priced from just under $48,000. A
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