A few JCW details from my dealer.

[SonicTPA]

I went for a peek at a new MCS (and a play with the stereo to see if it showed ID3 tags on mp3s, and it does), and got talking about the new JCW.

Apparently, they're running the engine in a BMW 1 series as it gives them more room to play with it, and it's wheelspinning in 3rd. It's supposedly awesome. It definitely won't be a retrofit option either.

And the traveller should be out this time next year.

Any of this new info? Anyone know which one will come first? I'm thinking of waiting till next sept to upgrade from my MCS, and it might be around the same time if I'm lucky.

Ta
Sonic

[Paul]

Well, I know for a fact that they're testing the new JCW engine in, not surprsingly, MINIs.

It would be pointless (not to mention very expensive) to use a 1 series shell/mule to test an engine for a MINI.

[Scrogg]

Good to know there are still dealers out there with so little to do all day they have time to make up ridiculous stories about what they 'know' and what is 'definitely happening'.

Gives the rest of us someone to point at and laugh about on courses and the like!

Helps the day pass more quickly.

But then, what do I know? If your dealer told you, it must all be true!

[Jaffa Racer]

Testing in a 1 series great news JCW will have proper go-cart handling being rear wheel drive

[Rakey]

Quote: Originally Posted by Jaffa Racer (original)

Testing in a 1 series great news JCW will have proper go-cart handling being rear wheel drive

maybe they have put it in the boot and its the fastest 1 series in reverse, and no-one will ever suspect it for been the new JCW

[Jaffa Racer]

That will start tongues wagging a mid engined JCW

[Scrogg]

Quote: Originally Posted by Jaffa Racer (original)

That will start tongues wagging a mid engined JCW

And if that doesn't persuade you to buy one, nothing will!

[dalboyne]

Quote: Originally Posted by Jaffa Racer (original)

That will start tongues wagging a mid engined JCW

Didn't there used to be a mid-engined AWD Metro-based rally car? So if poor old British Leyland could do it, it must be a doddle for BMW!?

[Paul]

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[Rakey]

that thing was a killer fast car, no really, a proper killer

[AidenL]

I rember seeing Tony Pond testing the 6R4 on a rally over here back in the 80s

He crashed it on the first day, got out and kicked it , walked away in disgust

I think Lesley has a 6R4

[Pobsey]

I like it, the 6R4 engine was the basis for the XJ220 engine Bet you dont hear many XJ220 owners telling their mates that one

[chipcooper]

I have been told jcw tuning kit will be retro fit! Expected 250 BHP

[Goonery]

Quote: Originally Posted by SonicTPA (original)

I went for a peek at a new MCS (and a play with the stereo to see if it showed ID3 tags on mp3s, and it does), and got talking about the new JCW.

Apparently, they're running the engine in a BMW 1 series as it gives them more room to play with it, and it's wheelspinning in 3rd. It's supposedly awesome. It definitely won't be a retrofit option either.

And the traveller should be out this time next year.

Any of this new info? Anyone know which one will come first? I'm thinking of waiting till next sept to upgrade from my MCS, and it might be around the same time if I'm lucky.

Ta
Sonic

My GP wheelspins in every bloody gear in the wet

[PaulusMaximus]

Oh my! A mid engined RWD or 4/AWD JCW? Obviously it will never happen, but the way I see it if they can remove all of the back from the GP then its all wasted space!!! (Not really, I'm an engineer!) but it would be enough to tempt me to pay into the mid 20's (£k) for one! If its anywhere 250Bhp and its put to good use then I genuinely couldn't turn one down! My dealer will have me over a barrel!

Paul