Highlights

Brutally quick 220bhp JCW GP model
Track-focussed, lightweight GP
These cars were lowered with stiffer suspension
Larger brakes, aero kit and bespoke GP trim
Car 1,198 of only 2,000 built
Smartly presented in blue metallic with silver roof

The Appeal

This is the little car with the long lane and the big performance. For those who wanted more power from their Cooper S, there was the John Cooper Works package. For those who wanted even more there was the JCW GP. It was built for the track so got 50kg of lightening - so less sound deadening and no rear seat - and lower, stiffer suspension. An aero kit plus some choice interior upgrades helped these potent cars 220bhp stand out.

The result is a supercar-bothering supermini that can hit 60mph from a standstill in a shade over 4 seconds. Just 2,000 were built and this smart, factory-standard example is car number 1,198. Each one got bespoke roof numbering, which you can check in the photos.

Looking very smart in lilght blue metallic with a silver roof, this is a very well kept car. The Recaro sports seats show little wear and the bespoke 18in alloys are lowell kept - both signs of careful owners.

If you want one of the best R56 MINIs then you want a JCW GP. With few produced, this is one not to miss.

The History and Paperwork

First registered 2006
Car number 1,198 of the 2,000 GPs built

The Condition

Smoked blue metallic paintwork with silver roof in good order
Small blemish on bonnet edge as shown
Correct GP decals and unique roof number as shown
Fitted with aero kit including rear spoiler
Retains its factory GP fittings including red mirror shrouds
Also fitted with four spoke,split spoke 18 in GP alloys in good order
Recaro dark grey leather interior with red stitching
Rear seat removed and strut brace fitted as shown
Details such as correct carbon fibre gear shifter retained
Well kept interior with Kenwood stereo fitted

The Mechanics

1.6L supercharged 4cyl 220bhp car
GP specification with JCW Tuning Kit
JCW twin-exit exhaust
6spd manual gearbox
Lowered and stiffened GP suspension
Uprated braking

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