Mini Cooper has developed a new race version of the John Cooper Works prepared car scheduled to be released at next month’s Frankfurt Motor Show called Mini Cooper Works Challenge. The new racecar features a 206 horsepower turbo engine that develops up to 206lb-ft of torque thanks to an over boost function. The car’s weight has also been reduced now tipping the scales at 1,150kg, while improved aerodynamics all around and numerous detail modifications to the chassis and suspension complete the line up of changes for next years competition. With the improved mechanical parts, the 0-100km/h sprint takes only 6.1 seconds and upgraded brakes means it takes just a 3.1 seconds to bring it back down to stop. Top speed remains at 240km/h. Rounding out the modifications is a limited-slip differential to improve traction through tight corners at high speed.






