This new version now being turbocharged as opposed to supercharged, the kit itself is very different from that of the previous Cooper S. In 2007, Mini released the JCW tuning kit for the new "R56" version of the car. Uprated injectors (380cc/min instead of 330 cc/min)Ī "JCW Sound Kit" was made available at the same time, consisting of the cat-back exhaust and the air filter, giving a sportier exhaust note and a 3 bhp (2.2 kW) power increase for around €1100. In 2005, an additional upgrade was launched that increased power further to 210 bhp (160 kW), with the following components: Uprated exhaust system (maintaining the same header and catalytic converter)ĭecorative badges, individually numbered engine plate and certificate signed by Mike CooperĪt the time, the kit could not be factory-ordered, but had to be retrofitted at a Mini dealer, but from late 2005 the Cooper S could be ordered with the upgrade straight from factory. Uprated cylinder head, gas-flowed and portedġ1% Reduction of the supercharger pulley size, making the same supercharger spin faster for a particular engine speedġ-step colder, Colder Temperature Range spark plugs Released in 2002, the kit consisted of the following components: The first JCW Tuning Kit to be made available for the Cooper S was an upgrade for the Cooper S, producing a total of 200 bhp (150 kW). JCW produces tuning parts and accessories for BMW's new Mini.įormally incorporated in January 2002, BMW acquired the rights to the name in January 2007 and bought out the company in 2008. John Cooper Works (JCW) is an English company based in Farnborough, Hampshire, founded in 2000 by Michael Cooper, son of John Cooper, the racing car maker and tuner responsible for the original Mini Cooper and owned by BMW.
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