My Mini GP arrived today + Pics +

[The Doc]

Hi

All you need to know is here:

http://www.mini.co.uk/UK/html/model_range/mini_cooper_s/jcw_gp.html


Question time:

Q1. mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm very nice , whats she like to drive

A. She's very nice to dirve plus lots of fun - she needs running in though and you can't go over 4500 rpm or the super charger will pop - 57 miles so far 

Q2. Is that 1797, the number of your car?

A. Yes, there are only 2000 in the world 444 of which are RHD

Q3. First I've heard of a Mini GP. I take  its a limited addition, whats the spec, bhp etc?

A. Yes only 2000, 218 min BHP, Lightend - no rear seats, alluminium suspension components etc!

Q4.  from what i know its got the S works kit , they ditched the back seats and then played with the suspension i think

A. Yes, upped power and lowered weight and handls much better!

Q5. It looks like you have the same taste in cars as myself, I would love to take that on Three Sisters or Silverstone

A.  Ta

Q5. mad wheels

A You bet ya!

Q6. i am not keen on the red mirrors if i were to have a minor critisicm but i am just nit picking

A. Neither was I until I saw the car in the flesh - it just helps tell people how special this little monster is!

Q7. well tasty, and feckin quick aswell

A. I'll let you know once run - in!

Thanks for your interest guys!

[golfpro]

looks very nice. no doubt once its run in it will more than be worth the wait!

[The Doc]

Thanks - I'll add some more detailed photos when I get her out next 

[ntg06]

one thing i think everything id dying to know is...

HOW DOES IT COMPARE TO THE R32? AND WHICH ONE IS BEST?

[The Doc]

The R32 is faster, more polished, more capable and more practical.

The mini is pure fun from the get go and that is why I bought it - along with the exclusivity and residuals - this is not for "work" but my toy.

Its great to have both but if one had to go it would be the mini I'm afraid.


I would not like to be without an R32 DSG now! 

[charri42]

Sun is shining and you have a trip to the lakes planned - a combination of motorway and awesome a and b roads.

What do you take? R32, Mini GP or 997 tt?

You lucky fecker! 

[The Doc]

 

[davyk31]

I had a Cooper S before my GTi which would not be as fast as your GP at it was only 170bhp. Have to say I tired of it very quickly, was fun but cramped quite noisy and not really all that fast without reving it hard would be my summary.

[The Doc]

Good job I've got the R32 for day to day and an extra 48 BHP 

[Dinky]

never been a fan of minis..but thats quite nice hun..
and i think u have far too much money!

enjoy, as im sure ul do

Dinx