2010 MINI Cooper JCW Convertible tipped for Geneva
by Jeremy Korzeniewski on Jan 29th 2009 at 6:55PM 
Click above for a gallery of the 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible
MINI's going to be busy over the next few months, with new product debuts already scheduled for Geneva (the MINI One Clubman) and Frankfurt (MINI Crossover). If the rumors are correct, you can add one more to the mix, as the John Cooper Works edition of the new convertible looks to join its fixed-head stablemate at the Geneva Motor Show in March. As in the JCW hardtop, the ragtop version will be blessed with a more powerful version of the Cooper S model's turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine, which can send its 211 horsepower and 192 lb-ft of torque to the front wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox. As with the hard-hat JCW, an overboost function allows for a torque peak of 207 lb-ft for a short period of time of quick bursts of acceleration.
Chassis improvements include new 17-inch alloys (with optional 18-inchers), an upgraded brake package and standard sport suspension. Of course, no upgrade package would be complete without a few visual modifications, and the JCW delivers with a revised front fascia, aero kit and plenty of badging inside and out. Want one? Expect to pay at least 30K for the privilege.
Gallery: 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible
[Source: Carscoop]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Jake B 9:12PM (1/29/2009)
Mini Cooper? More like Mini Pooper.
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E. Blandish-Seagrave 9:15PM (1/29/2009)
Tapped, not "tipped."
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sam 9:46PM (1/29/2009)
Who on here really cares about the JCW Mini Cooper Convertible? Honestly, I would like to know.
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TBlueMax 12:29AM (1/30/2009)
I care. Something like morbid curiosity, but I still care.
I have a few female colleagues I work with who have expressed an interest in the Mini Cooper. One of the ladies rides a sport bike (Honda Fireblade) and I was thinking the JCW Mini Convertible might be a good fit for her.
Of course, if you don't care... why post? Morbid curiosity?
the vegas style guy 3:48AM (1/30/2009)
"But MOM! It's my BATMITVAH!"
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