How do you tell if a Mini Cooper is a JCW?
Externally, you will see the JCW badge at the front on the bottom grille ONLY and at the back there will be no Cooper S sign whatsoever, there will be a JCW badge on the right hand side I believe. Also the exhaust tips should have no JCW logo on them, they are just bare chrome tips.
What is a Mini Cooper JCW?
John Cooper Works, or JCW for short, is the exclusive in-house tuning, development, and international automotive racing division for MINI. Although founded in 2002, John Cooper Works has been associated with MINI since 1961. British racing driver John Cooper modified the original MINI, creating the first MINI Cooper.
How can you tell a fake R56 JCW?
You can differentiate these from the aftermarket as they are the shape of the MINI wing logo. Although its worth noting dealers sell these as kits that easily bolt onto any R5X MINI. – The JCW grille badge should be placed on the lower left side of the lower front grille.
What is the difference between R52 and R53 Mini Cooper?
R53 refers to the top of the line hatchback model, the MINI Cooper S and Cooper S models with the John Cooper Works package. From 2005-08, MINI produced a convertible variant available in One, Cooper and Cooper S versions. This car is known as the R52. The overall body style is commonly referred to as the “Mk 1” MINI.
Are Mini JCW reliable?
Enthusiasts have all found their JCW Minis to boast a reliable powertrain, perhaps due to its relatively restrained output. However, the punchy torque delivery leaves plenty of owner satisfied, all leaving a remark stating that the JCW is ‘grin-inducing’.
What is the fastest Mini Cooper model?
MINI Cooper Clubman JCW ALL4
The fastest MINI Cooper is the MINI Cooper Clubman JCW ALL4, with a 0 to 60 time of 4.6 seconds. Of course, all MINI Cooper SAVs® are energetic, fun to drive, and agile.
Which is better a JCW or a R53?
The JCW would be a much better starting point. The R53 has no overboost as its a supercharger. JCW:It is still 210 BHP, but it was an after purchase add on costing about £3000.
Which is better a JCW or a s?
There’s no point in paying the premium for a JCW for a track toy. For R56, there’s a lot more differences between the S and the JCW. The JCW would be a much better starting point. The R53 has no overboost as its a supercharger.
Is the N18 engine good for a JCW?
Hello, I have been reading up on various different posts for hours now, and I’m still a bit lost! So ALL Factory JCWs are with the N18 engine. The N18 doesn’t have any of these problems… and is considered a good, reliable engine…