Mini: Start at the Nürburgring
BEFORE THE WORLD PREMIERE Brand enthusiasts and motorsport fans are eagerly awaiting the debut of the new Mini John Cooper Works. The car will make its debut before its public premiere at the 24-hour race on the Nürburgring.
The new Mini John Cooper Works will make its first appearance at the beginning of June at this year's Nürburgring 24 Hours, one of the toughest endurance races in the world. The new petrol-engined Mini John Cooper Works, still wrapped in camouflage for the time being, pays homage to the iconic red and white color scheme that was used for classic Minis in motorsport back in the 1960s.
Gasoline or electricity
The new model, which will celebrate its world premiere in the fall, marks an important milestone in Mini's commitment to innovation and tradition. The new Cooper Works models will be available with either a petrol engine or electric drive. Alluding to the historic victory with the Mini Cooper S at the 1964 Monte Carlo Rally 60 years ago, the racing car features a striking "37" logo.
Race-proven brand
The Mini John Cooper Works with the starting number 317 will be entered by the private racing team Bulldog Racing from Nürburg and will compete in the SP 3T category. The twin-power turbo racing car with the name Mini John Cooper Works Pro combines the characteristic Mini design with Bulldog Racing's proven expertise on the race track. The second starter - the black, hand-shifted car with the starting number 474 - already proved its reliability last year at the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring and secured a podium finish for the Mini brand in the VT-2 class. This year's 24 Hours of Nürburgring runs from June 1 to 2.
