Motorcycles News: A higher spec John Cooper Works? Mini rises to the Challenge

  

As if the Mini's performance-focused John Cooper Functions wasn't currently fun sufficient, the carmaker has announced a new version created with on-track driving in mind. The John Cooper Functions (JCW) Challenge has adjustable suspension, high-grip tires, lightweight alloy wheels and enhanced braking.

The John Cooper Functions Challenge features a 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) time of six.3-seconds The John Cooper Works Challenge kicks out 231 hp (172 kW) The John Cooper Works Challenge has a top speed of 153 mph (246 km/h). The John Cooper Functions Challenge features the Pro Aerokit, that provides the Challenge lower front splitters, ...
The Challenge is still intended to become completely at house as a day-to-day runaround, but, getting produced a car of such overall performance caliber in the JCW, Mini says it was keen to see just what might be possible in tailoring it for the track. The Challenge is based on the newest John Cooper Functions Hatch, that is probably the most powerful Mini ever created.

Powered by a two.0-l four-cylinder engine, the Hatch kicks out 231 hp (172 kW) and 320 Nm (235 lb.ft) of torque, having a 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) time of six.3-seconds and a top speed of 153 mph (246 km/h). As such, the development group decided it was content using the energy and, instead, set about refining the chassis, suspension, tires and braking, amongst other features, borrowing in the Mini Challenge racing vehicle along the way.

To start with, the JCW Challenge has enlarged front air intakes for cooling, newly contoured wheel arch extensions and a rear spoiler. The JCW Pro Aerokit, which is an choice for the standard model, provides the Challenge reduce front splitters, rear spoiler add-ons, a rear diffuser and rear splitters, all aimed at enhancing the car's aerodynamic overall performance. A JCW Pro exhaust is fitted to maximize the output of spent gases.

The Challenge's suspension employs Nitron coilover spring and damper units, for which the bump, rebound and overall ride height can be adjusted. Recommended road and track settings are supplied, but drivers can tune the suspension precisely as they see fit. Quaife automatic torque biasing restricted slip differential offers improved traction by rerouting energy away from a spinning front wheel throughout acceleration.

 Extra traction can also be supplied courtesy of "super-sticky" Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires. Mini says they offer high levels of grip, without causing any refinement problems, and can be fitted to the 17-in wheel of the standard John Cooper Works Hatch, albeit 1 that's 0.5-in (12.7 mm) wider.

To reign within the enhanced performance of the JCW Challenge, there are grooved and part-drilled 330-mm (13-in) front brake discs with four-pot (or four-piston) Brembo-developed calipers, along with specially created brake pads. Mini says that this combination will deliver superb on-track braking overall performance each on the track and on the road.

Every John Cooper Functions Challenge is painted in White Silver. Inside, there are JCW sports seats, a sports steering wheel and Carbon Black cloth upholstery.

Only 100 John Cooper Works Challenges will probably be produced, all of which will be produced accessible within the UK only. They'll be priced at £32,000 (US$45,400) each and the car will debut at the UK's Goodwood Festival of Speed from June 23 - 26.

Motorcycles News: A higher spec John Cooper Works? Mini rises to the Challenge 2016-06-15T12:10:00-07:00 Rating: 4.5 Diposkan Oleh: Unknown