MINI Preparing Hardcore John Cooper Works GP Hatchback

Mini is set to launch a hardcore John Cooper Works GP version of its current three-door hatchback.

A JCW GP has featured in the first two generations of the Mini under BMW ownership, and company boss Peter Schwarzenbauer has confirmed the model is likely to appear again.

“The John Cooper Works GP is an important part of the Mini brand,” he said. “It has worked well for us in the past and I don’t see why it wouldn’t again in the future.”

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MDarringer - 1/2/2017 11:35:27 AM

+2 Boost

The JCW is a great version of the Mini, but I'd rather have a GTI/R or a Focus ST/RS when all is said and done. The current Mini got rid of a lot of the "darty" nature of the handling that made the Mini unruly. but not all.

VW and Ford simply do performance FWD better.