What It Is: Essentially, a
Mini John Cooper Works hardtop with more muscle and less flab. This won’t be the first time the Works has hit the gym—for 2006, a run of just 415
John Cooper Works with GP kits came to the U.S., bringing a slight boost in power, a sharply tuned suspension, big four-spoke wheels, a unique gray paint scheme with lipstick-red mirror caps, and a bracket-style rear spoiler. More significant, perhaps, is what it left behind: the back seat and A/C, resulting in a 62-pound weight loss. Watch for most, if not all, of said modifications to apply to the next limited-edition model along with one or two new features.
Why It Matters: The first GP model was a swan-song special that added some razzle-dazzle for the previous-generation hatchback’s last year of production. Likewise, the new GP should help keep interest alive in today’s hatch, which, at six years old, is starting to show some gray around the temples. This will be the most powerful Mini hatchback available, and should be the most sought-after collectible.
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