The fastest, loudest and most powerful MINI is now available in India. The MINI Cooper S Carbon Edition has been launched exclusively on Amazon, making MINI as the first premium automotive brand in India to offer a limited edition product for booking on an online sales channel. The MINI Cooper S Carbon Edition is available exclusively at Amazon India as a Completely Built-Up unit (CBU) for an ex-showroom price of INR 39, 90, 000. The Carbon Edition combines the MINI Cooper S model with the new John Cooper Works Tuning Kit, along with official John Cooper Works Accessories.
In case you’re up for it, log on to www.amazon.in/mini to book the limited edition MINI Cooper S Carbon Edition.
Mr. Frank Schloeder, President (act.), BMW Group India said, “MINI has always got hearts pulsating with its iconic design and go-kart handling. The MINI Cooper S Carbon Edition takes these characteristics even further, making your driving experience more exciting than ever before. Available exclusively on Amazon India, this limited edition MINI Cooper S Carbon Edition along with official John Cooper Works accessories combine authentic sportiness with premium characteristic.”
On the outside, the MINI Cooper S Carbon Edition features exclusive matte black stripes on the hood, roof and sides, accented by a red pinstripe. The word “Carbon” is emblazoned on the sides, while the JCW aerodynamic package, the newly designed LED headlights/LED rear lights surrounded by trim rings in black, and 17-inch light-alloy wheels wrapped with 205 profile tyres accentuate the sporty look of the car. The John Cooper Works Tuning Kit and Exhaust (finished in carbon fiber) upgrades the power output to 210hp @ 4500 – 6000rpm combined with peak torque of 300Nm @ 1250 – 4600rpm.
The interiors of the MINI Cooper S Carbon Edition includes John Cooper Works sports seats, exclusive to this limited edition model in India, with integrated headrests finished in Black Alcantara with contrasting red stitching. Other features include the John Cooper Works leather steering wheel with paddle shifters, the John Cooper Works door sills, the John Cooper Works gear selector lever, accented by the Glowing Red trim and an anthracite roof liner.
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The John Cooper Works Tuning Kit fettled 2-litre 4-cylinder petrol engine with TwinPower Turbo Technology makes the MINI Cooper S Carbon Edition the fastest and most powerful MINI in India.
MINI Cooper S Power & Torque:
Without JCW Tuning Kit – 192 hp ( 141 kW ); 280 Nm
With JCW Tuning Kit – 210 hp (155 kW ); 300 Nm
Acceleration 0-100 km/hr:
Without JCW Tuning Kit – 6.7 sec
With JCW Tuning Kit – 6.5 sec
The 6-speed Sport automatic transmission can be controlled via the paddle shifters on the steering wheel, and comes with the added functionality of Launch Control, The three MINI Driving Modes enable an individualised vehicle set-up focusing on either ride comfort, sportiness or efficiency, according to preference. In addition to the standard MID mode, the Sport mode is geared towards driving fun while the Green mode supports fuel-efficient driving. The Electronic Damper Control sets the suspension of the car dependant on the driving mode that has been selected. Green and MID modes, allow for a softer suspension setting for city driving.
The standard safety equipment comprises of Front and Passenger Airbags, Brake Assist, 3-Point Seat Belts, Dynamic Stability Control, Crash Sensor, Anti-lock Braking System, Cornering Brake Control and Run-flat Indicator. The standard MINIMALISM technology includes an auto start/stop function, brake energy recuperation, shift point display and electromechanical power steering. The MINI Cooper S Carbon Edition also comes with optional features like MINI Head-up Display, while the optional Wired Package includes Navigation System Professional, a bigger 8.8” screen with Touch Controller and Bluetooth mobile connectivity. The world of MINI Connected is available as standard in the MINI Visual Boost system or the MINI Wired Package.
