Mini has announced a new race inspired MINI John
Cooper Works GP Concept car and it will make its official debut at the
Frankfurt Motor Show later this month. The new MINI John Cooper Works GP
Concept will apparently be released in limited numbers, although this has not
been confirmed as yet.
The MINI John Cooper Works GP Concept is all about
the unfettered feeling of driving and levels of performance found in motor
sport competition,” says Peter Schwarzenbauer, Member of the Board of
Management of BMW AG, responsible for MINI, Rolls-Royce and BMW Motorrad.
The design of the MINI John Cooper Works GP Concept
majors on purity and emotional richness. Significantly wider than the current
MINI, the design study exudes dynamism and power. Large front and rear aprons,
side skirts and a prominent roof spoiler create a confident appearance. The use
of lightweight materials such as carbon fibre optimises the car’s
power-to-weight ratio. And evenly balanced weight distribution is a ticket to
MINI’s signature go-kart feeling.
