As a response to the high dealer demand in the U.S., MINI had confirmed that the John Cooper Works World Championship 50 Edition will immediately be available throughout the country. 50 of the hand-built vehicles will be delivered to U.S. dealers, scheduled to begin in late spring or in early summer.
Based on a MINI John Cooper Works Hardtop, the World Championship 50 Edition is painted a special color called Connaught Green, classically combined with the roof and bonnet stripes in Pepper White. For that reason, the color scheme is said to hark back to the famous color of British race cars of the 1950s and 60s era.
The 50 Edition is then equipped with the John Cooper Works Aero Kit, gloss black versions of the 17″ Challenge spoke wheels, custom numbered side scuttles, a unique Championship Red Lounge Leather interior and carbon fiber accents throughout.
In the interior, the 50 Edition also features special floormats with red stitching that matches the red stitching found on the shifter and parking brake boots. John Cooper Works’ signature adorns a special plaque that is affixed to the instrument panel trim.
MSRP for the MINI John Cooper Works World Champion 50 Edition will be $39,600; Destination and Handling costs are $700, for a total cost of $40,300.
