Video: A Quick Guide to the new MINI JCW Models

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MINI has released five new JCW models, some powered by combustion engines and others by electric motors. Some models have less power, others more torque, and none offer a manual transmission. To help you make sense of it all, we’ve created a quick guide that provides an overview of all five models and their key stats.

Let’s dive into the data and explore how these new models differ from one another. While there are inherent differences in how EVs and combustion models deliver performance, the one key stat that sets these two types of JCWs apart is weight.

As you can see below, the two electric JCW models are the heaviest, with the Cooper JCW at 3,814 lbs and the Aceman JCW surpassing the 4,000 lb mark. While the center of gravity will be lower on the EVs, there’s no question that this weight will be difficult to hide when either car is driven quickly.

	J01 Cooper JCW (Electric)	J05 Aceman JCW (Electric)	F66 Cooper JCW (Petrol)	F67 Convertible JCW (Petrol)	U25 Countryman JCW (Petrol)
Power	258 hp	258 hp	231 hp	231 hp	300 hp / 316 hp (US)
Torque	258 lb-ft	258 lb-ft	280 lb-ft / 1,500 rpm	280 lb-ft / 1,500 rpm	295 lb-ft / 1,500 rpm
Top Speed	124 mph	124 mph	152 mph	152 mph	155 mph
Transmission	Single Speed	Single Speed	7 speed DCT	7 speed DCT	7 speed DCT
Track	1538 mm / 61 in	1754 mm / 69 in	1499 mm / 59 in	1499 mm / 59 in	1843 mm / 73 in
Length (mm/in)	3858 mm / 151.6 in	4079 mm / 161 in	3879 mm / 152.7 in	3879 mm / 152.7 in	4429 mm / 174.37 in
Height (mm/in)	1460 mm / 54.4 in	1514 mm / 59.6 in	1431 mm / 56.38 in	1431 mm / 56.38 in	1613 mm / 63.5 in
Wheelbase (mm/in)	2526 mm / 99.4 in	2606 mm / 102.6 in	2495 mm / 98.23 in	2495 mm / 98.23 in	2670 mm / 105.11 in
Curb weight (kg/lbs)	1725 kg / 3803 lbs	1820 kg / 4012 lbs	1405 kg / 3,097 lbs	1500 kg / 3,307 lbs	1735 kg / 3,825 lbs

Power and torque figures vary slightly depending on market.

Another surprising detail is that the petrol-powered F66 Cooper and F67 Convertible models show no change in power output. Under the hood, they retain the familiar B48 engine (specifically the B48A20O2) with the same 231 hp as the F56 JCW. However, there’s one notable improvement: torque is now up to 280 lb-ft at just 1,500 rpm. This represents a 45 lb-ft (16%) increase over the previous generation, bringing it only 15 lb-ft short of the new Countryman JCW.

Conversely, there’s a reduction in torque on the new Countryman. The previous F60 JCW delivered 331 lb-ft, allowing it to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in under five seconds. However, due to the torque limitations of the seven-speed dual-clutch transmission—the only option available for petrol JCWs—MINI had to limit the B48’s output to 295 lb-ft, the same figure as in the U.S.-spec Countryman S.

We’ll have much more on the new JCW lineup soon, including an additional model that MINI has yet to officially announce.

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