Major car brand to re-release iconic ‘hot hatch’ to rival VW Golf GTI and it’ll come in both petrol and electric
MINI is set to tease its new John Cooper Works pocket rocket at an iconic German race ahead of its release later this year.Credit: Not known, clear with picture deskNow 60 years later Mini hopes to inspire hatch fans again, declaring the new John Cooper Works will "push boundaries" in both petrol and electric in a "bold move".
The Nürburgring race promises to put the hot hatch through a gruelling test as the event unfolds from June 1-2.But clues arising from the race-ready style show new air intakes, a rear diffuser and roof spoiler, suggesting an aggressive appearance.it is expected to retain its 2.0-litre engine, although a power boost may be in store to keep up with its hot hatch rival the VW Golf GTI, which boasts 241HP.
The petrol version of the John Cooper Works will be available by autumn, Mini says, with the electric option to follow in 2025.One responder of a Pistons Head thread said: "So very predictable, so very boring. "Same old car in a slightly different suit. Power won't be up much I suspect … it'll no doubt come perilously close to the £50k mark."One user said: "Small little hot hatch that has a petrol engine, to me at least, that should be celebrated.
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