As the John Cooper Works top model, the MINI was already a real pocket rocket when it left the factory. Nevertheless, the tuners did a good job here: After installing a more efficient intercooler and a sports downpipe and subsequent software optimization, the 1.6-liter turbo engine now sends a full 240 hp to the front wheels instead of the standard 211.

Colorful contrasts are created by the full vehicle foil in Matt Yellow Flash, in which individual honeycomb foils create a 3D effect with the Barracuda Shoxx rims, which are specially painted in a red/black combination. The sporty double-spoke wheels measuring 8×18 inches were covered with Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 rubber in 215/35R18. The wheel/tire combinations are fixed to the extensively adjustable spring struts of an ST XTA coilover kit, which finally gives the MINI JCW that much-cited go-kart feeling. In the cockpit of the pocket rocket there are Recaro sports seats, a flat-bottomed leather steering wheel with a 12 o’clock marking and various real carbon applications.

The high-quality JMS products are available from car dealerships, well-stocked specialist shops or directly from JMS Fahrzeugteile (www.jms-fahrzeugteile.de). All other facts as well as price and delivery information on the entire JMS vehicle parts range are available from:i:

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