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John Cooper Works Clubman: The most powerful mini station wagon to date

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H you often get the following advice in advanced training seminars: 'Focus yourself not to mend your own weaknesses, but to promote your strengths. ' With this in mind, a professional coach would probably shake his head if he was told that one of Mini's top athletes will be called Clubman in the future. In other words, a lifestyle combination, the strengths of which would originally be space and comfort.

Tight and locked

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A photo shoot on the race track: Mini has undisguised sporting ambitions with the new top Clubman model.

None of this prevents Mini from packing a new generation of engines under the hood of the model. Where it used to be John Cooper Works (JCW), it contained 231 hp. The hot version now delivers 306 turbo hp and brings 450 Newton meters, managed by an eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission and all-wheel drive along with a mechanical differential lock on the front axle (up to 39 percent locking effect) on the asphalt. In addition, Mini stiffens the body as well as the engine and chassis connections. Freshly strengthened, the Clubman JCW goes up to country road speed in 4.9 seconds and continues to an electronically governed 250 km /h.

The two-liter machine from the Cooper S models was used as the basis for the engine. With a reinforced crankshaft, specific pistons, a revised intake air duct and multi-hole injectors with increased flow rate, the power has been increased. As a small dowry from parent company BMW, there is a variable camshaft control on the inlet and outlet side (double vanos). The new two-liter four-cylinderprovides Mini with a gasoline particle filter so that the Euro 6d-Temp emissions standard is met.

Speaking of the exhaust gases: They flow through a new exhaust system that guarantees a - quote - 'distinctive sound development' should. In addition, an enlarged sports brake system (of course with red brake calipers) and a cooling concept with a racing background join the ranks of innovations trimmed for sports. If that's not enough, the automatic transmission also has a launch function ready.

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The tightened chassis can optionally be replaced by an adaptive version with electronically controlled dampers and is ten millimeters lower than the civil model variants. Mini 18-inch wheels are fitted as standard under the JCW version; if you want, you can get a paid upgrade to 19 inches. Large air inlets on the front, a rear apron with diffuser and a roof spoiler tell even the last doubters that the JCW badge comes from the factory and not from the accessories trade. If you want to be on the safe side, you can also choose the red contrasting paint for the roof and mirror caps.

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Sports seats, red contrasting stitching and a dark headliner create a good atmosphere in the cockpit.

Inside, the pilot takes a seat under a dark roof lining on a sports seat and picks up a sports steering wheel. On the way there, the door sills again discreetly refer to the JCW version. The standard equipment includes the 6.5-inch touchscreen infotainment system, LED headlights (at the rear in Union Jack design) and convenience access. The 8.8-inch navigation system is available with real-time traffic data, Apple Carplay and optional concierge service.

So far, Mini has not revealed what all this should cost. If we assume the price difference between the basic mini three-door and the JCW (15,500 euros), the Clubman JCW could end up at around 40,000 euros.

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