MINI John Cooper Works GP Shows Off Its Radical Aerodynamics – Video
The MINI John Cooper Works GP was unveiled back in May, flexing an impressive Nurburgring lap time of 8 minutes and 23 seconds. The British automaker figured it was time to show off the radical aerodynamics that helped achieve that time.
Taking the new JCW GP model into the wind tunnel, MINI talks about how it’s the “most radical model within the MINI family,” and how it is “truly motorsports driven.” They demonstrate this by showing just how finely tuned its aerodynamics are, which has reduced air drag by six-percent, resulting in lower CO2 emissions and a higher top speed. According to the automaker, the front-axle lift has been lowered by 30-percent while it also managed to reduce the lift forces on the rear axle by 90-percent.
The result? A MINI with “even more driving pleasure.” With a limited production of just 2,000 units, we hope we get an opportunity to put it to the test.
Watch the video of the MINI John Cooper Works GP in the wind tunnel below.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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