John Cooper Works GP
The third generation of the Mini John Cooper Works GP first appeared as a concept car in the IAA Cars 2017 with a track ready race-track character. The stripped-out interior included a roll cage and only a pair of racing seats (back seats were absent) with five-point racing harnesses. Outside, both front and rear wheels were covered by prominent wings (especially in the rear). A unique rear spoiler and centerlock 19" wheels were other features of the track-focused hot hatch. In June 2019, a tweet[62] was posted showing the Nürburgring time of 07:56:69 molded into the plastic trim of the dashboard.

The actual production model was revealed in November 2019, retaining some characteristics from the concept such as a very similar rear spoiler and wings (this time smaller in the rear). The wider track and wider wheels required wider wings. Other more extreme racing features (for a street car) like the centerlock wheels and five-point harnesses were removed, although the back seats were kept absent. The suspension is even stiffer and lower than a standard JCW and the turbocharger was redesigned for more boost pressure. The transmission is automatic only because there was no manual…