2016 MINI John Cooper Works Convertible REVEALED
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The 228bhp 2016 MINI John Cooper Works Convertible has been revealed ahead of going on-sale in April 2016. Costs from £26,630.
Just like its tin-top sibling, the Convertible MINI JCW manages to wring 228bhp and 236lb/ft of torque from its 2.0 litre turbo engine (a chunk up on the 189bhp in the Copper S), with the option of both manual and automatic gearboxes.
The JCW also gets Brembo brakes and sporty suspension, an electronic locking diff and torque steer compensation, with the option of dynamic dampers.
That all adds up to the promise of a decently dynamic drive, with performance only slightly blunted compared to the hard top JCW – the Convertible gets to 62mph in 6.5 seconds and on to 150mph.
In all the ways that count, the JCW Convertible is the same as the regular JCW, with sporty looks inside and out, but the difference is the soft top.
Just like the last JCW Convertible, the new car gets a fully automatic fabric roof complete with heated rear window and effective insulation. It can be opened or closed in 18 seconds at speeds up to 19mph, and you can open it a bit for fresh air at any speed. You can also have a Union Jack graphic on it if you wish.
The 2016 MINI John Cooper Works Convertible will be available in MINI’s UK dealers from April 2016, with prices starting at £26,630.
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