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Motor AuthorityWhat was just a rumor has now been confirmed, with Mini unveiling at its 50th anniversary celebrations a new special-edition John Cooper Works (JCW) Mini to mark the event as well as the achievements of John Cooper in the Formula 1 World Championships back in 1959 and 1960. The limited-run vehicle will be sold exclusively in British Racing Green – just like the original race cars - and is based around the same core as the JCW edition currently on sale. Incidentally, it was Sir Jack Brabham that won back-to-back titles at the wheel of the JCW Coopers, taking eleven race wins during these two seasons.
The latest car is called the ‘World Championship 50’ and it was just one of three special edition models unveiled at the Mini United 2009 event in Silverstone over the weekend. The other cars being the Beatles ‘Magical Mystery Tour' Cooper S and the Mayfair and Camden editions.
As for the World Championship 50, no performance mods have been installed, which means the familiar 1.6L turbocharged four-cylinder from the regular JCW model with 208hp (155kW) and 192lb-ft (260Nm) of torque remains nestled under the hood.
Standard features include a ‘Connaught Green’ paint scheme, white racing stripes, leather trim with black and red piping, Bluetooth connectivity, a Harman Kardon stereo system, 17in alloy wheels, bi-xenon headlights, and carbon-fiber trim – both inside and out.
