John Cooper Works

John Cooper Works
legal form	Limited Company (Ltd.)
founding	January 10, 2002
Seat	Farnborough
management	Matthew James Todd, Neil Charls Wharton
Branch	Vehicle tuning

John Cooper Works emblem

John Cooper Works ( JCW ) was a British manufacturer of tuning parts and accessories and has been a BMW Group brand for mini models and accessories of the same name since 2007 . The company was founded in 2002 by Michael Cooper, son of John Cooper , a sports car designer and tuner of the original Mini Cooper .

In January 2007, BMW acquired the trademark rights from John Cooper Garages, making the John Cooper Works brand an official part of the MINI brand since 2008.

JCW Tuning 2000-2007

In the first few years, John Cooper Works appeared as an independent tuner. The product range included tuning kits for the Mini Cooper and Mini Cooper S.

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The first tuning kit from JCW was a 94 kW (126 PS) conversion for the Mini Cooper. This conversion kit contained the following components:

Machined cylinder head
Air filter
Intake manifold cover
Exhaust system from the catalytic converter
Software adaptation of the motor control
Emblems

Despite the price of over € 2000, this kit only achieved a performance increase of 8.2 kW (11 PS), a sportier sound and better response. The main advantage was that the conversion could be carried out without losing the factory warranty. In 2004 JCW canceled this set and at the same time presented a sound kit for the Cooper. The sound kit consisted of a new intake system, an exhaust system and adaptation of the control units.

Cooper S R52 and R53

The first tuning kit for the Cooper S was a conversion kit to a total of 147 kW (200 PS). This kit was introduced in 2002 and consisted of the following components:

Machined cylinder head
Larger, faster rotating compressor
Improved spark plugs
Improved exhaust system
Software adaptation of the motor control
Emblems, as well as individually numbered engine plates and a certificate with the signature of Mike Cooper

First of all, this kit had to be retrofitted by the mini dealer. It wasn't until the end of 2005 that the Cooper S could be ordered directly from the factory in this configuration.

In 2005 an additional upgrade was also presented, which brought a greater increase in output to 155 kW (210 PS, indicated in relevant vehicle purchase portals as 211 PS) and also contained the following components:

Improved injectors
Adaptation of the software
Improved intake system and air filter

This service package can / could be retrofitted in older models of the series. At the same time a "JCW Sound Kit" was released, consisting of an exhaust system and an air filter, which promised a sportier sound and an increase in performance of 2.2 kW (3 HP) for around € 1100.

Cooper S R55, R56 and R57

In 2007 Mini presented the JCW Tuning Kit for the new R56 version of the Cooper S. The new model was charged by a turbocharger instead of the compressor. The kit differed from the previous version and consisted of an improved intake system, exhaust system and software adaptation. It brought an increase in output of 13 kW (17 PS) to a total of 143 kW (192 PS), a torque increase of 10 Nm to 250 Nm (270 Nm with overboost ), acceleration from 0-100 km / h in 6.8 seconds, as well a top speed of 232 km / h. It became known as the "Stage 1 Kit", although that name was never officially used by JCW or BMW.

According to Mike Cooper, this kit made the "fastest Mini ever made" possible, mainly due to the extra torque and acceleration that makes the vehicle faster than the 163 kW (218 hp) Mini JCW GP in some situations.

In 2011 the JCW tuning kit was adapted for the Cooper S LCI (135 kW). It consists of an improved exhaust system, intake system, exhaust manifold and software adaptation. The kit also includes a badge on the engine with a unique serial number, as well as JCW emblems on the front and rear. With an increase in output of 12 kW, a total output of 147 kW is achieved.

Integration into the MINI brand (since 2007)

In the years 2007/08 the takeover and integration into the BMW group took place. Since then, revised MINI models can be ordered directly from the factory under the JCW brand.

John Cooper Works R56

This is not a further conversion kit, but a completely revised version of the R56 Mini with model designation MF91 (Clubman Version MM91). This vehicle was sold through the dealer network and includes some changes compared to the 143 kW (192 PS) Power Kit:

Peak output of 155 kW (211 hp) at 6000 rpm and a torque of 260 Nm (280 with overboost). This is due to an improved turbocharger, larger exhaust system and sportier software adaptation. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in 6.5 s (6.8 for the Clubman). Consumption and emissions also increase, although the 143 kW (192 PS) kit does not make any changes to the standard version with 130 kW (175 PS) of the Cooper S.

Electronic Differential Lock Control (EDLC). This is continuously adjustable between 0 and 50%, in contrast to the permanent 30% of the optional LSD in the R56 Mini Cooper S.

DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) as found in all current BMW models. The John Cooper Works is the first Mini to be delivered with DTC. The main difference between DTC and DSC is the ability to adjust the parameters for the traction and stability control system to allow for a sportier ride without having to turn off stability control completely.

Brembo cup brakes, consisting of red aluminum brake calipers with the John Cooper Works logo at the front, red single-piston calipers at the rear, perforated and internally ventilated brake discs 316 × 22 mm at the front and 280 × 10 mm at the rear.

Mini R56 JCW (2008-2013)
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John Cooper Works GP (2013)

The Mini John Cooper Works GP was only built in an edition of 2000 pieces. This model is powered by a 160 kW (218 PS) turbocharged 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine and accelerates from 0-100 km / h in 6.3 seconds and reaches a top speed of 242 km / h. The GP includes exclusive 17-inch mini challenge wheels, high-performance tires designed in cooperation with Kumho , adjustable suspension, 6-piston Brembo front brakes, red mirror caps for brake cooling, RECARO sports seats (with side airbags) and a rear strut bar .

Mini confirmed a lap time on the Nordschleife of the Nürburgring of 8:23 minutes - an improvement of more than 19 seconds compared to the previous model.

Mini John Cooper Works GP 2013 at the launch in Paris
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John Cooper Works F56 (2015)

At the end of 2015 a new JCW model came on the market. It was a derivative of the F56 series, which was built since 2014 as the third edition of the "New MINI" under BMW direction.

This new John Cooper Works has modified exterior dimensions that make it bigger and more beefy, as well as a 2.0-liter twin-turbo engine whose standard 231 hp catapults it from 0 to 100 km / h in 6.3 seconds in the shift version.

Mini F56 JCW (2015-2018)
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Clubman

The Mini Clubman has been available as JCW since 2008.

Mini Clubman I JCW (2008-2014)
Mini Clubman II JCW (since 2016)

Convertible

The Mini Cabrio has been available as JCW since March 2009.

Coupe

The Mini Coupé was available as JCW between October 2011 and May 2015. The vehicle was powered by the 1.6-liter gasoline engine with 211 hp. The Coupé accelerates to 100 km / h in 6.4 seconds and has a top speed of 240 km / h.

There is only one racing variant of this vehicle that has been homologated for endurance racing, this was used by the racing team Racing4Emotion in the VLN at the Nürburgring in 2018 and 2019.

Mini Coupé JCW (2011-2015)
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Roadster

The Mini Roadster based on the coupe was available as JCW between March 2012 and May 2015. The vehicle was powered by the 1.6-liter gasoline engine with 211 hp. The roadster accelerates to 100 km / h in 6.5 seconds, and the top speed is 237 km / h.

Countryman

The John Cooper Works Countryman is Mini's first 5-door JCW. It was presented at the Geneva Motor Show in 2012 . The SUV is powered by a 218 hp 1.6-liter gasoline engine, which accelerates the SUV to 100 km / h in 6.9 seconds. The manufacturer specifies the maximum speed at 228 km / h.

Based on the second generation of the Countryman, the JCW develops 231 hp from a two-liter gasoline engine. 100 km / h are reached in 6.5 seconds, the top speed is 234 km / h.

Mini Countryman I JCW (2012-2017)
Mini Countryman II JCW (since 2017)

Paceman

The Mini Paceman SUV coupe was also available as a JCW between March 2013 and November 2016. Like the first generation of the Countryman, the vehicle was powered by a 218 hp 1.6-liter gasoline engine. This accelerates the SUV to 100 km / h in 6.8 seconds. The manufacturer specifies the maximum speed at 229 km / h.

Mini Paceman JCW (2013-2016)
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John Cooper Works GP Concept

At the International Motor Show in September 2017 Frankfurt was a concept car Mini John Cooper Works GP Concept presented based on the Mini F56. The series vehicle is to succeed the John Cooper Works GP . The concept vehicle has the number 0059 on the flanks. This is a reminiscence of the first year of production of the original Mini. The taillights are reminiscent of the Union Jack .

Mini John Cooper Works GP Concept at the IAA 2017
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John Cooper Works GP (2020)

There is also a limited special edition of the current F56 generation at the end of the construction period with the Mini John Cooper Works GP. In the broadest sense, it is based on the GP Concept from 2017. However, the excessive spoilage at the front and rear has been eliminated, but the attachments on the fenders and the rear wing remain. The model is only built in an edition of 3,000 pieces, all of which have already been sold at a price of at least € 45,000. This brings 225 kW (306 PS) and 450 Nm to the road through a turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine. These powers are enough to accelerate the car from 0-100 km / h in 4.9 seconds and reach a top speed of 265 km / h.