It’s quite obvious that the MINI John Cooper Works Coupé has evolved from motor racing. And the most powerful evidence can be seen under the bonnet. The engine produces 211 hp and when flat out fires the speedometer needle up to 240 km/h as if on fast-forward. Pressing the sport button transforms the MINI John Cooper Works Coupé into an absolute top athlete. The steering responds more spontaneously and the accelerator pedal reacts much faster to commands. Even the tone of the twin-pipe exhaust moves up a key.

You can really believe it’s bigger inside than out. The MINI Cooper Coupé has all the right ingredients to make even a short trip an experience to relish. There is plenty of space for all passengers, too. Specially designed elliptical elements integrated into the roof liner substantially increase the amount of headroom.

Designed for top performances: The engine impresses with its overwhelming traction. Every component has to withstand extreme tests before it earns the title “John Cooper Works”. The result is boost pressure ripe for the racetrack with tremendously powerful pistons and valves. They drive the 1.6-litre direct injection engine to its maximum. The overboost raises the torque by a further 20 Nm to as much as 280 Nm. Restraint? It’s practically impossible.

"Complete all-round protection" is the guiding principle for the MINI chassis construction. The rigid collapsible steering column acts as a protective shield, providing optimum protection in the case of impact from the front, rear and side or when the car rolls over. Thanks to the multilink rear axle, each wheel can react independently, meaning that an uneven road surface doesn't affect the entire chassis − and that your driving experience remains as relaxed as ever.