We can admire this extreme Mini in a batch of fresh spy shots,
the first to reveal the final production car following the JCW GP Concept’s
debut at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, we’ve only seen mules during testing,
but never the real deal.
That changes today as these spy images are the first
that show the production model in all its (camouflaged) glory. As you can see,
this little car means business, adopting the meanest body kit we’ve ever seen
fitted to a production Mini Hatch (or Hardtop as it is marketed in America).
The highlight is obviously the massive split rear
wing that looks taken straight from a race car, yet the JCW GP still has more
tricks up its sleeves. Those include the add-on fender flares (much smaller
than the concept‘s) and the aggressive bumpers that feature a splitter at the
front and a diffuser at the rear. Other distinctive design cues are the central
dual exhaust tailpipes and the wide wheels. The GP package also brings bigger
brakes and a tweaked suspension, as well as lightweight materials. To make the
car as light as possible, a rear seat delete should also be in the cards, at
least as an option.
Limited to 3,000 units, the Mini JCW GP packs a
2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine making more than 300 horsepower.
The fastest and most powerful Mini ever approved for street use is expected to
debut in late 2019 (possibly at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September), with
deliveries to follow in early 2020.
