Due to the to the high dealer demand, Mini USA announced that it will offer the MINI John Cooper Works World Championship 50 special edition vehicles in the US. Don’t get too excited as the manufacturer will only bring only 50 of the hand-built vehicles. For those who don’t know, the car what was introduced back in 2009 at the MINI United Festival in Silverstone, England and is a tribute to both the birth of the brand and John Cooper’s first Formula One title victory 50 years ago.
Based on the MINI John Cooper Works Hardtop, the special edition comes with a special color called Connaught Green also known as the famous color of British race cars and is combined with the roof and bonnet stripes in Pepper White. Besides the paint, the car is also equipped with a 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. The price of this car: $39,600 and $40,300 with the destination and handling costs.
