Only 444 of the special-edition cars were offered in the UK. The two-seater Cooper S is fitted with the John Cooper Works GP kit, can hit a top speed of 146mph, and promises a 0-60mph sprint time of under 6.5 seconds. The car cost eager buyers £22,000, and carries its limited-edition number on the roof. Visitors to the British Motor Show at London’s ExCeL can feast their eyes on the new motor next month.
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