The Full Works - MINI Cooper S JCW Tuning Kit (A)

When Mini unveiled their refreshed Cooper in early 2007, the world bemoaned the tragic lost of the original supercharged Cooper S variant. In its place, was a turbocharged unit that raised a series of questions. Thankfully, the new Cooper S was no slouch, but the good people at John Cooper Works (JCW) have just made it even better.

As of right now the Cooper S is already the most power 1.6L hatch in the market and with the JCW Tuning Kit added onto the standard Cooper S, Mini has just made the cult classic pure diabolical.

MINI Cooper S JCW Tuning Kit (A)

At A Glance
Engine: 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged 16V
Performance: 192hp/6000rpm, 250Nm/1750rpm, Topspeed: 232km/h, 0-100 6.8secs
Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission
Price with COE: TBA
Testdrive/Enquiries: Trans Eurokars, Tel: 6473-3777

In A Nutshell
Plus: The JCW Tuning Kit gives an extra dosage of kick to the already potent Cooper S
Minus: JCW + Automatic transmission in the same car?
Verdict: Competent package but get your wallet prepared if you want the whole “Works”

(You can find the full story on the MINI Cooper S JCW Tuning Kit (A) in WheelsAsia March Issue 2008)