Updated: 210 hp Challenge MINI Cooper S arriving Summer 2008

[Paul]

MINI Today confirmed for the first time in an official press statement that a 210 hp Works MINI Cooper S will be available to the public in "Summer 2008".

We've been saying for a long time t...Read full report

[Paul]

Link to previous article: http://www.mini2.com/2007/08/03/fact...s-next-summer/

[Japper]

Paul,

Has this 'engine conversion' been confirmed as factory only, or is a dealer upgrade available ?.

[Paul]

It doesn't say, in fact it says very little.

[GR33NIE]

210bhp....I thought it would be higher than the last to be honest!

[Paul]

See the update, it's not so exciting. This only relates to the challenge car, which can be purchased by privateers.

It's quite costly too, €49,900 inc. VAT.

[Goonery]

This is old news, we've known about a 'challenge' spec car that would be available to track day and other race formulas for ages, since MINI United 07 anyway
All this does is confirm that it is expensive and not road legal.

I'm sure the road going factory JCW will be a bit different, but whether anyone will be lining up to buy them is a big question.

[AidenL]

Quote: Originally Posted by Goonery (original)

........................factory JCW will be a bit different, but whether anyone will be lining up to buy them is a big question.

[Paul]

Lining up at the factory? That would be silly, go to your local showroom.

[LMB]

Quote: Originally Posted by Goonery (original)

I'm sure the road going factory JCW will be a bit different, but whether anyone will be lining up to buy them is a big question.

Why do you say that? Price?

[Goonery]

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original)

Lining up at the factory? That would be silly, go to your local showroom.

Cirrus clouds are great aren't they

[Goonery]

Quote: Originally Posted by LMB (original)

Why do you say that? Price?

Who's Price ?, a new member from Wales ?

[Minis4ever]

How much would you guess the Challenge MINI is lowered? It really changes dramatically the look of the MINI...I like it a lot! Also love those wheels I hope they show up on the factory JCW.

[gramirez]

Hi!

So, are we expecting an Stage 2 JCW ? or the Stage 1 will be the only road legal JCW version?

I hope for a 210bhp, but not the Challenge, do you think is going to happen?

As far as I understand, the Challenge version available for public will be a non road legal version, right?

Best regards, I am totally confused!!!

Guillermo

[DerekH]

Paul are you going to Frankfurt for the show, i have booked flights and am heading out to see all the new nice gear coming out will get some good pic's hopefully.