MINI JCW GP to Be Hatch Only
As MINI prepares to debut its John Cooper Works (JCW) GP model at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show, the British automaker has all but confirmed that the high-performance model will come in hatchback form only.
In a recent interview, the GP’s development chief Jorg Weidinger confirmed that there are no immediate plans to share the JCW GP’s components with any other MINI models stating that the “GP has history: it was a hatch, it is a hatch and it should stay a hatch.”
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In addition, the automaker has no plans of chasing any sort of record on the Nurburgring, despite the JCW GP turning in a lap time of 8 minutes and 23 seconds in testing. According to Weidinger, testing on the Nurburgring was strictly for development purposes only, and MINI is pleased with the fact that the JCW GP is 19 seconds faster than its predecessor.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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