POCKET ROCKET: 2020 Mini GP Debuts With 302HP

The Mini GP is back in its third iteration, following the template of its predecessors in offering a lighter, harder and more focused limited-run package. First revealed in concept form at the 2017 Frankfurt motor show, and since spied multiple times in pre-production testing, Mini has finally officially revealed its most powerful model yet.

The powertrain is based around the same underlying B48 2-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine as found in the standard Cooper S and JCW, but with a collection of detail changes that substantially build on the figures of the standard Mini John Cooper Works. New for the GP is a larger twin-scroll turbocharger, running on a lower compression ratio with new high-flow injectors. Mini’s (or rather BMW’s) Valvetronic variable valve timing and Double Vanos systems are also standard.

MDarringer - 11/20/2019 7:29:47 PM

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The days of the Mini are over.

skytop - 11/20/2019 9:39:05 PM

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Wouldn't want to drive this ungainly little shoe box home to meet the little wife.

valhallakey - 11/22/2019 12:14:53 AM

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They need a toned down looking version as well. Not everyone wants to look like a peacock.