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MINI JCW GP F56 :

MINI JCW GP F56 :

The Nürburgring Nordschleife is regarded as the most demanding race track in the world and has become an increasingly important marketing tool in recent years: whether in Japan, Australia, the USA or Europe – everyone interested in cars now knows that a lap time of less than 8 minutes is a great achievement. Today, MINI announced that upcoming MINI John Cooper Works GP F56 will hit the market in 2020, has lapped the Nordschleife in 7:56:69. A time of … Read entire article »

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MINI JCW GP CONCEPT 2017 :

MINI JCW GP CONCEPT 2017 :

Debuting at the Frankfurt Auto Show is a MINI John Cooper Works GP Concept which will act as a sort of vision for a new race … Debuting at the Frankfurt Auto Show is a MINI John Cooper Works GP Concept which will act as a sort of vision for a new race car for MINI. From the outside, this MINI GP Concept is one of the gnarliest, coolest MINI racers we’ve ever seen. The massive wing, fender flares that also double … Read entire article »

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Morrison Mini Run July 19th 2015 :

Morrison Mini Run July 19th 2015 :

Morrison Mini Run in association with The Mini Club of Ireland takes place at 10:30 am on Sunday 19th July 2015 in Morrison MINI in Cahir. Super scenic Mini Run followed by lots of Fun to celebrate All things MINI !!! For more information call Caroline or Aisling on 052-7441122 … Read entire article »

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The Mini Club of Ireland at Mondello :

The Mini Club of Ireland at Mondello :

The Mini Club of Ireland has been invited to help celebrate Mondello Park turning 45 years old (we should all look so good at 45!) “John Keaney famously won the first ever race at the Kildare venue in a Mini Cooper S back in May 1968 and he will lead a parade of Minis around the circuit at lunchtime on raceday. The circuit admission will be decreased to just €4.50 at the gate, unless you are … Read entire article »

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Gearing up for its world debut: The MINI John Cooper Works GP :

Gearing up for its world debut: The MINI John Cooper Works GP :

Gearing up for its world debut: The MINI John Cooper Works GP Two seats, 160 kW/218 hp, coilover suspension, sports brakes, model-specific 17-inch alloy wheels and aerodynamic body parts – 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) sprint time 6.3 seconds, top speed 242 km/h (150 mph), best lap time on the Nürburgring North Loop: 8:23 minutes – the fastest MINI ever built, extensively equipped with John Cooper Works motor sport technology – official debut at the … Read entire article »

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MINI release New GP :

MINI release New GP :

MINI have today released a New MINI GP at MINI United in the South of France. The Mini Club of Ireland were on hand to take exclusive photos when it was just released. Official Release : Big on performance, small in number: The MINI John Cooper Works GP. •Fastest MINI ever built •extensive use of motorsport technology •Best lap of the Nürburgring-Nordschleife: 8 min. 23 sec. •Preview at the 2012 MINI United Festival •Production limited to 2,000 cars Only once has there been … Read entire article »

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