How do I know if my Mini Cooper is a JCW?

Externally, you will see the JCW badge at the front on the bottom grille ONLY and at the back there will be no Cooper S sign whatsoever, there will be a JCW badge on the right hand side I believe. Also the exhaust tips should have no JCW logo on them, they are just bare chrome tips.

What is difference between Mini Cooper and Mini Cooper S?

The major style differences between the two variations are really rather tiny The MINI Cooper comes standard with 15-inch alloy wheels, the MINI Cooper S gets 16-inch versions. The MINI Cooper S has body panels that are a little sportier, but you have to look hard to see the distinctions in between the two vehicles.

What does S stand for on Mini Cooper S?

Historically, the “S” does not stand for anything; it was to differentiate John cooper’s tuning options on the original Mini. Many people have surmised it stood for Super or Sport because it seemed to require an initial for something.

Which generation of Mini Cooper is the best?

The 2011 and 2012 Mini Cooper and Cooper S likely had some early teething issues. But the 2013 models mostly avoid these problems and the previously-mentioned recalls. So, for used second-gen Mini Coopers, the 2013 MY is the best choice for reliability.

How much does the 2020 Mini Cooper JCW cost?

And the moniker’s more than an appearance package. The base 2020 Mini Cooper JCW starts at $33,400. For that, buyers get a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder rated at 228 hp and 236 lb-ft. That’s 39 hp more than you get in the $27,900 Cooper S.

What is a John Cooper Works Mini?

Verdict The JCW models are the performance Minis, with big personalities and plenty of boost. Named after old-school Mini’s tuning house, the 2022 John Cooper Works models take the standard Hardtop and convertible Coopers and crank up the heat.

What is the difference between the Mini Cooper hardtop and JCW?

The Mini Cooper JCW is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four that makes 228 horsepower. The sole transmission for the convertible is an eight-speed automatic, whereas Hardtop buyers get a choice between that or a six-speed manual. In our track testing, a JCW Hardtop with the slushbox made the dash to 60 mph in 6.0 seconds.

Is it worth getting over modding a Cooper s for JCW?

I guess that’s definitely worth getting over modding a cooper S If you have a preference for a JCW then yes, it would be considerably cheaper to buy a JCW (relatively speaking) than to buy a Cooper S and upgrade / mod it to similar spec.