April 14, 2015 – Following its showcase at the 85th Geneva International Motor Show earlier this week and regional debut at the Qatar Motor Show last month, Bassoul-Heneine sal has confirmed the arrival of the most powerful MINI yet – the all-new MINI John Cooper Works Hatch in the second half of 2015.
Much to the delight of MINI fans, car enthusiasts and racing aficionados alike, the all-new MINI John Cooper Works Hatch packs the most powerful engine ever for a production MINI –a 2.0-litre TwinPower Turbo engine delivering 231 hp and a 320 Nm of torque. Compared with the previous MINI John Cooper Works Hatch, the new model delivers 10 per cent more power and 23 per cent more torque. As a result, it reaches 0-100 km/h in 6.1 seconds, 0.2 seconds quicker than the older model and comes with upgraded suspension, steering, brakes and styling.
Drawing on the brand’s motorsport expertise with a package of suspension, brake, aerodynamic and interior modifications to deliver race-car sensations without losing sight of MINI’s premium position, the all-new MINI John Cooper Works Hatch holds an unmistakable appearance due to model-specific design and equipment features like the LED headlamps with white direction indicators, wheel arch surround with distinctive contours, radiator grille, side scuttles and tailgate with John Cooper Works label, sports exhaust system with special tailpipes; new Rebel Green body paint finish available exclusively for the all-new MINI John Cooper Works Hatch.
The sports car’s interior has exclusive John Cooper Works sports seats in Dinamica/fabric with integrated headrests, John Cooper Works entry sills, John Cooper Works steering wheel with multifunction buttons and shift paddles in conjunction with 6-speed Steptronic sports transmission, John Cooper Works gear lever or selector lever; cockpit displays, central instrument display and car key in model specific design and more.
Additional special features of the All New MINI John Cooper Works Hatch include the optional MINI Head-Up Display with exclusive display content, roof and exterior mirror covers in Chili Red, 18-inch John Cooper Works light alloy wheels, John Cooper Works bonnet stripes. Customers can also have harmonised exterior and interior components via the John Cooper Works Pro design line available as part of the MINI Original Accessories programme.
For extreme driving fun with comfort and safety, the new model will also be available with the latest technologies including: park distance control; parking assistant; rear view camera; Driving Assistant including camera-based active cruise control, collision and pedestrian warning with initial brake function, high beam assistant and road sign detection; lighting package with LED interior ambient lighting with continuously variable colour adjustment; Comfort Access; electrically operated glass roof; interior and exterior mirror with automatic antidazzle function; seat heating; 2-zone automatic air conditioning; MINI navigation system; MINI navigation system Professional; MINI Radio; Visual Boost and the Harman Kardon hi-fi speaker system.