A Circuit Test Drive of the Automatic MINI John Cooper Works | MINI
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A Circuit Test Drive of the Automatic MINI John Cooper Works | MINI

Tatsuya Otani
Snow from two days prior had melted, leaving parts of the road surface wet.
The 1.6-liter inline 4-cylinder DOHC engine, developed by BMW and the Peugeot Citroën Group (PSA), features a turbocharger producing 155kW (211ps) at 6,000rpm.
The 1.6-liter inline 4-cylinder DOHC engine, developed by BMW and the Peugeot Citroën Group (PSA). In the GP model, thorough tuning achieves a maximum output of 160kW (218ps) at 6,000rpm.
Tire size is 205/45R17. Tires are Kumho, a Korean manufacturer.
Newly set 6-speed automatic transmission
An overboost switch is located behind the accelerator pedal.
The rear spoiler automatically extends at speeds over 80 km/h.
Next to the tachometer is the 'Always Open Timer,' which measures elapsed time during open-top driving.
The red model is the MT specification.
This is the MT specification vehicle.
This is the MT specification vehicle.
This is the MT specification vehicle.
The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) includes a GP mode with an electronically controlled limited-slip differential function. The GP mode allows electronic intervention to be delayed as much as possible.
The rear seats are removed and replaced with a 'luggage protection bar'.
The rear seats are removed and replaced with a 'luggage protection bar'.
The underbody is fully covered.
RECARO sports seats are an optional extra for ¥400,000 (¥200,000 for the Roadster only).
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