Following on from our initial exclusive reports on a planned lightweight S…

And the official preview unveiling at Misano in Italy last October (see here: www.mini2.com/article326.html) it seems MINI have been listening to feedback, and working on the finishing touches (for example, the car’s interior which was not even available to preview at Misano) of the Works GP Tuning limited edition MINI Cooper S.

From the rumours we’ve been hearing, the good news is that weight is down, and power is up. Power output apparently has settled at around 230 bhp, but more interesting is the fact that at least on major component, the huge clamshell bonnet, is due to be constructed using lightweight aluminium, and other panels still could be changed from standard specification to trim off some of the bulk.

Insider reports we’ve been heard since Misano hint that many aspects of the car have been tweaked, fettled and finished, and the version due to go on show at this years Geneva motor show will, hopefully, address many of the concerns raised by those who’ve been following the story since the rumours of this car first began more than a year ago on MINI2. Time will tell, but we’re optimistic.