Video Walk-Through – The MINI X Dues Ex Machina JCW Concepts

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MINI and Deus Ex Machina have created two one-off JCWs that couldn’t be more different yet are just as exciting. In this video we take a deep dive into both, dissecting the overall aesthetic and design details and even technical changes that have been made to the cars.

The first, called The Skeg, is based on the J01 MINI Cooper JCW Electric. It takes inspiration from surf culture, using fiberglass panels that cut 15 percent of body weight and design cues drawn directly from surfboard construction. The result is a lightweight, minimal interpretation of JCW that feels equal parts performance and lifestyle.

The second, The Machina, heads in the opposite direction. Powered by the familiar 2.0-liter turbo four, it leans heavily into MINI’s motorsport heritage with widened arches, rally-style lamps, and a 70’s inspired rear wing. Inside, raw aluminium, a roll cage, and a hydraulic handbrake strip the car down to its racing roots.

Together they mark the first major design experiment since MINI’s 2023 design reset, exploring both lifestyle and motorsport influences while staying grounded in JCW DNA.

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