The Clubman from the Mini range just received the peppy JCW (John Cooper Works) treatment, and has been revealed before its first public debut at the upcoming, 2016 Paris Motor Show. The top-end Clubman variant comes with an all-wheel drive system as standard, along with cosmetic enhancements and a notable bump in power.
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From a visual standpoint, the all-new Mini Clubman JCW gets an aggressive body kit that promises better engine and brake cooling, new exhaust tips finished in chrome, sportier livery, along with exclusive, 18-inch alloy wheels. A sportier suspension setup drops the ride height by 0.4 inches as compared to the Clubman S, while the updated cabin gets a leather wrapped steering wheel, stainless steel pedals, and black leather upholstery with red accents.
The 2.0-liter, 4-cylinder, turbo-petrol engine from the Clubman S has been tuned to produce 228 HP and 350 Nm of torque in the 2017 Mini Clubman JCW, up from the Clubman S’s 189 HP and 280 Nm of torque respectively. The sportiest Clubman variant comes with a standard all-wheel drive system, along with a standard six-speed manual or an optional eight-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters.
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The entire power-train allows the 2017 Mini Clubman JCW to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 6.0 seconds (manual), and all the way to a top-speed of 236 km/h. When specified with the manual transmission, the Clubman JCW tips the scales at just 1,564 kilos. Prices for the 2017 Mini Clubman JCW are yet to be announced.
