Official MINI latest news by DPMINI Aaron

[DPMINI Aaron]

I think some people didnt get the MINI april fools joke about the colour changes !

[Paul]

Seeing as I wrote that, I did, but these are actual colours "in the pipeline". A new black (black) metallic, a new Yellow (Interchange Yellow is the name I was given), and a couple of new R55 only colours, sort of orange and blue (metallic).




(According to sources, and so on and so forth....)

[Jordan210]

Iv been told a few times about the new Yellow, From the sources iv ben told its duller then mellow yellow

[Paul]

But "Interchange Yellow" sounds cool though.

[AprilWhine]

Sort of a mustard maybe? And the new orange and blue for the R55 may be similar to the old hot orange and cool blue?

[Paul]

From what I gather you're close on the orange and blue.

[Jordan210]

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul (original)

But "Interchange Yellow" sounds cool though.

Yer but a cool name does not make it a cool colour

[~Marcus~]

Pepper White - result
JCW Aero kit std also a result!
HI-FI - what happened to this being std?!

Getting a bit excited now...but today's good weather has got me thinking about a Convertible!

[Jordan210]

Quote: Originally Posted by ~Marcus~ (original)

Pepper White - result
JCW Aero kit std also a result!
HI-FI - what happened to this being std?!

Getting a bit excited now...but today's good weather has got me thinking about a Convertible!

So you want it to look a bit like this Marcus

[~Marcus~]

Quote: Originally Posted by Jordan210 (original)

So you want it to look a bit like this Marcus

Oh yes now that is tasty!!!!!!! Red calipers with the PW looks awesome.

Worth every penny of the huge amount this exercise is going to cost me!

[Washy]

Wow that does look good....never been a pepper white person, but that might make me change my mind..

[Paul]

Quote: Originally Posted by Jordan210 (original)

So you want it to look a bit like this Marcus

Looks like it's under attack from the Mysterons.

[mikeythemini]

I think that colour scheme would suit carbon scoop, filler cap, door handles & boot handle

[DPMINI Aaron]

As announced in Cape Town in February, we are delighted to confirm details of the launch of the new MINI John Cooper Works models as follows:

Nomenclature:

The naming of the new John Cooper Works models are as follows:

R56 Hatch - MINI John Cooper Works
R55 Clubman - MINI John Cooper Works Clubman

Please note, we can't use the term "JCW" in any customer-facing communication, because we don't own the rights to the abbreviation.

MINI John Cooper Works Launch Date:

The launch of the MINI John Cooper Works is set for Tuesday 22 July 2008 to coincide with Press Day at the British International Motorshow at ExCel London.

MINI John Cooper Works Clubman Launch Date:

The UK launch of the R55 John Cooper Works Clubman will take place later, in 2009 (current planning date is 03/09 but this is yet to be confirmed). The delay in launching this model in the UK is due to the non-availability of the R55 JCW aerokit, which is part of the standard specification for all UK MINI John Cooper Works Clubman models. We are working with Munich to bring this model to market as soon as possible.

Pricing:

Model Code
Model Description
OTR Price
MF92
MINI John Cooper Works (R56)
£20,995

Pricing for the MINI John Cooper Works Clubman is to be confirmed at a later stage.

MINI John Cooper Works - Standard Specification:

Non-metallic PaintworkATE1 - Black Cloth ChequeredJohn Cooper Works Aerodynamic Kit (Accessory Version)325 - Rear Roof Spoiler (Same as Cooper S)17" Cross Spoke Challenge Light Alloy Wheels with Run-flat tyres210 - Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)5DT - Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)302 - Alarm System481 - Sports Seats (Same as Cooper S)4AA - Anthracite Headlining4AU - Additional Decor Rings4BD - Interior Trim Piano Black4UF - Sport Button530 - Manual Air Conditioning5DA - Front Passenger Air Bag De-activation5DD - Car Jack694 - CD Prep6FC - Radio Boost with Single CD736 - 2nd Remote Key785 - White Indicators

Transmission Availability:

All John Cooper Works models will be available in manual transmission only.

Alloy Wheels:

All John Cooper Works models come with unique 17" Cross Spoke Challenge alloy wheels with Run-flat tyres (205/45 R17 84W RSC - 7J x 17). There is no alternative alloy wheel option available from the Factory.

Product Library:

Standard Equipment, Technical Data, Optional Equipment, Colour Linked Parts, Upholstery, Paintwork and Trim information has been published on the Infonet under:
Product / MINI John Cooper Works / Product Library.

Images:

Images will be loaded on to this Product News on Wednesday 30 April.

CHILI Pack:

Because option 530 Manual Air Conditioning is part of the standard equipment for the MINI John Cooper Works model, the CHILI Pack content for MINI John Cooper Works will now be:

FK - Cloth/Leather Ray Upholstery
226 - Sports Suspension (must be specified)
420 - Darkened Rear Glass
423 - Floor Mats
450 - Passenger Seat Height Adjustment
493 - Storage Compartment Package
520 - Front Fog Lights
522 - Bi-Xenon Lights
534 - Automatic Air Conditioning
550 - On-Board Computer
563 - Interior Lights Package
6ND - Basic Bluetooth with USB

CHILI Pack price: £1,650


IVS and SA3:

Ordering via IVS and SA3 will be released on Thursday 1 May.

[Washy]

yay basic bluetooth and USB in the chilipack and no standard Hi Fi so I can go to Mikey's