MINI will showcase a prototype model of its incoming John Cooper Works E (electrical) at this month’s Goodwood Competition of Velocity.
Mini says the JCW E PROtotype (as it’s recognized) represents a big milestone not just for the sporting nameplate however the model itself, providing a “placing design and superior electrical drive”.
The manufacturing model of the Mini JCW-E is predicted to reach within the latter a part of the yr.
Mini is but to supply any specs or technical data, although GoAuto understands the mannequin will supply significantly extra energy than high-performance ICE-powered Minis of the previous, together with that of the blistering 225kW Mini GP.
As has been the case prior to now, it’s additional anticipated JCW-E variants will supply a extra dynamic chassis tune and improved braking, together with distinctive styling, sportier seats, and even racetrack centered gauges and telemetry.
“Celebrating its world premiere later this yr, the Mini John Cooper Works E represents a daring transfer in MINI’s evolution, combining the model’s wealthy heritage with cutting-edge expertise. The longer term John Cooper Works line-up will embrace each petrol and all-electric fashions,” stated Mini in a press release.
“In a nod to Mini’s historic victory of the Mini Cooper S on the 1964 Rallye Monte Carlo 60 years in the past, the race automobile encompasses a distinctive camouflage designed by the Mini Design Group, and the ‘37’ emblem, commemorating this milestone achievement. This emblem serves as a homage to Mini’s wealthy motorsport custom.
“The dynamic premiere on the Goodwood Competition of Velocity provides a glimpse of the way forward for high-performance electrical automobiles, showcasing Mini’s iconic design and engineering prowess.”
The Mini JCW E PROtotype is the most recent in a line of sporting fashions to make their international debut on the famed motorsport occasion.
The Competition of Velocity and its iconic Hill Climb have in current occasions debuted fashions together with the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 ePerformance and Taycan, Volkswagen ID.R, to call however a couple of.
