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Mini Hatchback 2.0 John Cooper Works 3dr

Doors	3
Fuel Delivery	TWIN TURBO
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1998
Trim	JCW
Price	£27,740
Engine Power - BHP	231
Acceleration	6.3
Top Speed	153 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	40.4
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	160
Length	3872 mm
Width	1727 mm
Height	1414 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	211 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1245 kg

Driver Convenience

Apple CarPlay
Automatic start/stop function with brake energy recuperation
Compatible mobile phone bluetooth with audio streaming
Cruise control with brake assist
Electro-mechanical speed dependant steering assistance
Flexible car sharing preparation
Instrument cluster
MINI Driving Modes - centre toggle switch to control driving setting (sport, mid and green)
Mini E-call
MINI TeleServices
On board computer
Rear park distance control
Service interval indicator

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

6 Speed manual transmission including gear change indicator display
Double Vanos system
Fully variable valve control
High precision injection
Performance Control

Entertainment

8.8" touchscreen with LED ring
FM tuner and DAB digital radio

Exterior Features

3rd brake light
Automatic headlight activation switch
Bonnet scoop
Dynamic brake lights
Electric front windows
Heated rear window
Heated windscreen washer jets
JCW Aerodynamic kit - Front and rear bumpers with sporty JCW styling and part-painted side sills with MINI John Cooper Works door sill finishers
John Cooper Works logo above an individual grille strut in Chilli Red
John Cooper Works rear spoiler
LED headlight with closed ring and daytime driving lights
Radiator grille piano black border with honeycomb structure in black matt
Rain sensor window wipers
Rear fog lights
Rear LED lights with union jack design
Rear window wiper
Side scuttle panel with integrated indicator
Side scuttle with MINI John Cooper Works logo in black high-gloss with red border
Sun/heat protection glass
Two central exhaust tailpipes with chrome finisher
White indicator lenses

Interior Features

12V Accessory socket in centre console
2 seat bench in 2nd row
4 lashing eyes in luggage compartment
60/40 split folding rear seat
Anthracite headliner including grab handles and clothes hooks
Carbon black colour line - Knee roll and door armrest
Chrome interior highlights
Cupholders
Front and rear isofix with front passenger airbag deactivation
Front floor mats in velour
Glove compartment
Height and length steering column adjustment
Interior lighting with 12 different colours across the dashboard, underneath door bezel with illuminated laser-engraved design on central display
JCW Sport seats with integrated headrests, adjustable thigh support and John Cooper Works logo
Leatherette gearshift lever and handbrake gaiters
LED reading lights, vanity mirror lights, front foot well light and spotlight on front seats
Manual air conditioning
Mechanical seat adjustment - forward/back & backrest for front seats and driver seat height adjust
Multifunction steering wheel
Passenger seat height adjuster
Rubberised stainless steel pedals
Single front passenger seat
Storage compartments in doors
Storage pocket on back of front seats
Sunvisors with vanity mirrors
Walknappa leather steering wheel with grey seam and John Cooper Works badge on Piano Black lower steering wheel spoke

Packs

Piano black exterior pack - JCW

Passive Safety

3 point seatbelts on all four seats
4-piston fixed-calliper brakes front
6 Airbags - front, side, head and seat belt tensioners
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
DSC - Dynamic Stability Control
Front and rear disc brakes
Red brake callipers with John Cooper Works logo
Single tone fanfare horn
Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Alarm system with tilt sensor, monitoring doors, bonnet interior and tailgate
Electronic vehicle immobiliser
Start/stop toggle with keyless go

Wheels

Tool kit

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.224
HC	0.014
NOx	0.011
Particles	0.0005
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	160
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	162
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	156
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	159
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	160
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	155
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	139
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	141
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	135
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	217
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	219
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	209
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	155
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	157
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	151

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1998
Compression Ratio	10.2:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	82
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	94.6
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	40.4
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	39.8
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	41.5
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	40.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	40.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	41.5
WLTP - MPG - High	46.3
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	40.4
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	47.9
WLTP - MPG - Low	29.7
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	29.4
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	30.7
WLTP - MPG - Medium	41.5
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	40.9
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	42.2

General

AdBlue	No
Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	27E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
Service Interval Frequency - Months	24
Service Interval Mileage	15000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	6.3
Engine Power - BHP	231
Engine Power - RPM	5200
Engine Torque - NM	320
Engine Torque - RPM	1450
Top Speed	153 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	205/45 R17
Tyre Size Rear	205/45 R17
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	TRACK SPOKE
Wheel Type	17" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1414 mm
Length	3872 mm
Wheelbase	2495 mm
Width	1727 mm
Width (including mirrors)	1928 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	44
Gross Vehicle Weight	1685 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	731 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	211 l
Max. Loading Weight	440 kg
Max. Roof Load	60
Minimum Kerbweight	1245 kg
No. of Seats	4
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.8 m

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