For drivers who demand the ultimate in performance engineering and styling, the MINI John Cooper Works range is our most powerful performance option inspired by MINIs racetrack heritage. Just like we have in our multiple victories at Monte Carlo, Daytona, and Watkins Glen. Getting behind the wheel of a MINI John Cooper Works celebrates our winning history with the thrilling MINI drive you’ve come to expect.
Wide and low, all MINI JCW models sport a muscular build and silhouette that embody sporty agility and a self-assured presence. Our new range offers even more substance and greater performance than ever before and are well-equipped to tackle the challenges of day-to-day traffic and track driving.
Their confidence makes a statement. Edges and lines are precise and sharp. Powerful JCW design elements create a formidable presence. And subtle trimmings and materials awe with thrilling style and functionality.
The judges didn’t waste too much time in announcing the MINI John Cooper Works Convertible as winner of the Sunday Times Car of the Year 2025 - you might even say it lifted the roof off. Ready to see what everyone got so excited about?
THE ELECTRIC REBEL
Building on sixty years of breaking with convention, we’ve taken John Cooper’s legendary original to new electrifying heights.
Power
190 kW / 258 HP
124 mph
0-62 MPH
5.9 s
Battery Capacity
54.2 kwh
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Pushing limits is deeply rooted in our DNA. In the spirit of legendary Formula 1 designer John Cooper, our team has taken things to new electrifying extremes to create a range of vehicles that give you the best possible performance and a thrilling level of excitement on every drive.
MINI John Cooper Works has always been in a league of its own. And now with instant torque, breathtaking acceleration and thrilling dynamics, the all-electric MINI JCW is go-kart feeling elevated to new electrifying extremes.
Our new crossover model strikes the ideal balance between power, thrilling response and playful handling. Its sporty agility and outstanding dynamics are emphasised by the direct steering feel. And the contemporary interior provides space for five comfortable seats.
It’s bolder. It’s bolder. It’s back, and ready to test your limits. With its commanding stance and distinctive low growl, the new MINI JCW represents the epitome of individual style and impressive go-kart driving performance. All that’s missing is you behind the wheel.
Our largest and fastest MINI model is as versatile as it is powerful. TwinPower Turbo technology combines with the intelligent ALL4 all-wheel drive to give superb acceleration, handling, response and traction. And its muscular contours command attention while you command any terrain.
John Cooper Works (JCW) are the racing-inspired high-performance MINIs in our lineup, each designed to offer sporty thrills and a more aggressive driving experience. Think the body of a MINI, the heart of a racer. Named after the legendary Formula 1 designer, John Cooper, these unique models are inspired by our famous racing heritage, including our victories at Monte Carlo, Daytona, and Watkins Glen.
The JCW origins date back to 1946 when Charles Cooper and his son John founded the Cooper Car Company and built racing cars from Charles' small garage. Since then, these simple beginnings have influenced motorsport as we know it today – so they are a pretty big deal.
There are currently two electric JCW models (all-electric Cooper, all-electric Aceman), each fitted with a high-voltage lithium-ION battery that is optimally positioned along the length of the vehicle floor, producing 190 kW / 350 Nm of electric pulling power. Our three petrol variants (the JCW Cooper 3-door, JCW Cooper Convertible and John Cooper Works Countryman All4) deliver performance via JCW TwinPower Turbo combustion engines. The JCW Cooper 3-door and Convertible engines clock in with 231 hp / 380 Nm, while the JCW Countryman All4 engine ramps things up with 300 hp / 400 Nm.
In a sentence: thrilling driving dynamics with a winning edge. Our new range delivers greater performance than ever before, and each car is packed with features to give you that indescribable MINI feeling. These include:
John Cooper was a British racing driver who, in 1961, created a higher-performance version of the Classic Mini – the Mini Cooper. John Cooper was a British racing driver who, in 1961, created a higher-performance version of the Classic Mini – the Mini Cooper. He also added the now iconic colour-contrast roof to stand out in the crowd. And a few years later John Cooper boosted this version to create a pure racing car – the Mini Cooper S. The car became a racing phenomenon, winning three times at Monte Carlo and coming first place in numerous other races on the international rally circuit.
John Cooper Works models start from £33,550 in the UK, depending on the model and specification.
John Cooper Works is the performance marque for MINI, similar to BMW M. There are petrol John Cooper Works variants for the MINI Cooper 3-door, the Convertible and Countryman. There are electric John Cooper Works models for MINI Cooper Electric and Aceman. The John Cooper Works models are the most powerful models in the range. John Cooper Works styling typically includes options and design cues to give a MINI sporty styling and performance.
There are petrol John Cooper Works models for MINI Cooper 3-door, the Convertible and Countryman. There are electric John Cooper Works models for MINI Cooper Electric and Aceman. Engine availability varies by model, but John Cooper Works MINI vehicles are equipped with high-performance turbocharged petrol engines developed to deliver enhanced power and driving dynamics.
