MINI is celebrating the launch of the 2017 Convertible JCW by dropping a boatload of new pictures.
With a starting price of $35,600 in the United States and £26,630 (equal to $38,900) in the United Kingdom, MINI’s second model of the new generation car to get the John Cooper Works (JCW) treatment after the hatch, uses the same goods as its solid roof sibling, including the 2.0-liter turbo four-pot, producing 231 PS (228 HP) and 320 Nm (236 lb-ft) of torque.
This means that it’s 20 PS (20 HP) and 60 Nm (44 lb-ft) more powerful over the version it replaces, while being 135 kg (300 lbs) heavier. Sprinting from naught to 62 mph (100 km/h) takes 6.6 seconds when equipped with the manual transmission, while the optional 6-speed automatic version needs 6.5 seconds. Top speed stands at 241 km/h (150 mph) for the former and 240 km/h (149 mph) for the latter.
Some of the standard features found on the new drop-top include air-conditioning, Radio MINI Boost, AUX, USB, Park Distance Control, along with the 17-inch JCW wheels, Brembo sports brake system and Servotronic steering support.
The car can also be equipped with optional HUD, Driving Assistant, Parking Assistan, rear view camera, 2-zone automatic air-con with convertible mode, wind deflector, lights and rain sensor, navigation, 18-inch wheels, side mirror caps in Chili Red, JCW bonnet stripes and exterior/interior components from the JCW Pro design line.
Setting it apart from the standard MINI Convertible are the large cooling air outlets in the front apron, bespoke side sills, a rear apron, LED lights on both ends, JCW logos and special wheel patterns. Its fully automatic electric soft top can be opened and closed at speeds of up to 30 km/h (19 mph) in 18 seconds, while the sliding roof function is available at any road speed.
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