The latest MINI family introduces John Cooper Works variants for the MINI Cooper Electric and Aceman models. Unveiled at the 2024 Paris Motor Show, the MINI John Cooper Works Electric and MINI John Cooper Works Aceman are the first fully electric high-performance models.
The MINI John Cooper Works Electric and MINI John Cooper Works Aceman are priced at £38,420 RRP and £40,220 RRP, respectively. The first customer deliveries will start in April 2025.
“Maximum performance is achieved thanks to innovative motorsport technology. Designer John Cooper created a sportier version of the classic Mini over six decades ago, which found success on racetracks and rally courses worldwide. The name was solidified with three victories at the Monte Carlo Rally in the 1960s. Since then, John Cooper Works has incorporated this success from the racetrack into traditional MINI models.”
The MINI John Cooper Works Electric and the MINI John Cooper Works Aceman provide 340Nm of torque from their 54.2kWh batteries and have a maximum speed of 124mph. The Electric model reaches 62mph in 5.9 seconds, while the Aceman does it in 6.4 seconds. Both models feature an electric boost function that provides an additional 20kW of electric motor power when John Cooper Works mode is activated, resulting in 258hp. Additionally, they are equipped with John Cooper Works-specific suspension and high-performance grip tyres for enhanced handling.
The new John Cooper Works variants have a more aggressive exterior design, with a red, white, and black John Cooper Works logo, gloss black trim, aero blades, and a rear spoiler. The all-electric models feature aerodynamically optimized black wheels with red accents, Chili Red brake callipers, and a choice of roof colours.
The vehicle’s interior is designed with a black and red JCW colour scheme, featuring black synthetic leather seats, multi-coloured knitted fabric, and red accent stitching. The MINI cabin includes a high-resolution 24cm circular OLED display and customisable MINI Experience Modes. The vehicles have advanced parking assistance systems, smartphone digital keys, and optional augmented reality navigation. They can be fast-charged from 10 to 80 per cent in under 30 minutes and offer efficient charging through pre-conditioning the high-voltage battery using MINI Navigation.
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