Mini released a GT Edition for the Cooper S hatch that’s
exclusive to France. Limited to 150 units, the Mini Cooper S GT Edition offered for the
three-door hatch draws inspiration from the classic Mini 1275 GT built between
1969 and 1980. The heir to the Cooper S, the 1275 GT contributed to the brand’s
sports heritage in the 1970s.
The Cooper S GT Edition pays tribute to that car by
adopting unique design elements. On the outside, the small hot hatch combines a
Midnight Black Metallic body color with grey and red stripes, GT lettering, red
spoilers and mirror caps, a shark fin antenna, as well as piano black trim. The
additional headlamps that remind of Mini’s rally fame and the white turn
signals are also standard.
The limited edition model rides on John Cooper Works
“Spacecraft” 18-inch alloys and features the John Cooper Works Aerodynamic Kit
as well. Inside, passengers are greeted by door sill plates with “GT”
lettering, and a passenger-side 3D-printed dashboard insert with “GT Limited
Edition” inscription. A GT logo is also projected on the ground when opening
the doors.
As the model is based on a Cooper S, standard
equipment is generous and includes dual-zone automatic climate control,
reversing camera, connected navigation, full-LED headlights, cruise control
with braking function, JCW sports seats with leather/Dinamica upholstery, and a
panoramic sunroof, among many other things.
Prices for the Mini Cooper S GT Edition start from
€ 35,900 (US$ 41,280) in France.
