Two Mini Coopers packed with personality.
Owners of MINIs are always finding way to express themselves and create an individual car that stands out from the crowd. As a brand, MINI gives owners a large range of stock options to choose from, but German car wrapping specialists, CoverEFX, is giving owners even more ways to give their Cooper a unique personality with two new tuned and wrapped MINIs.
The first John Cooper Works GP MINI R53 was given a sunflower yellow CNC coating by CoverEFX and black-painted spoilers, Wiecher’s cage, lights, and side gills. Both the front and rear fenders remain black and were redesigned to accommodate the suspension and brake upgrades. Even the 7 x 17 ET37 OZ Chrono wheels with 205/40 – 17 Toyo tires were given a glossy black finish with yellow outer stripe.
The sunflower yellow CoverEFX MINI JCW GP’s 1.6-liter turbocharged inline-four cylinder engine was also tuned for more performance. A new McChip-DKR ECU chip and KBR Motorsports pressure-optimized exhaust system with stainless steel manifolds helps to increase power to a total of 234 horses. To enhance the overall handling of the CoverEFX MINI, a new Bilstein B14 suspension kit was installed.
The other CoverEFX MINI is an R53 JCW Cooper S in a bright smurf blue CNC foiling. Just like its counterpart, the smurf blue JCW features black bodywork and wheels, along with a black front aero spoiler. The same OZ Chrono wheels are used but fitted with 215/40 – 17 Federal Semi-sport tires. The blue CoverEFX MINI also features a more comprehensive suspension upgrade with Bilstein B16 adjustable shock absorbers, OMP strut brace, and 17 mm H&R rear stabilizer.
The 1.6-liter turbo-four in the blue CoverEFX MINI was given a variety of power-packed upgrades. New KBR Motorsports fuel injectors, spark plugs, thermostat, and exhaust system were installed along with a Schrick camshaft, GP charge air cooler with cover, and McChip-DKR software for a total of 236 horsepower. New Recaro racing seats were also installed to provide passengers with greater lateral support.
The new CoverEFX MINI Cooper JCWs are examples of the individualization options the German company has available to MINI owners. Pricing for the CNC foiling and modifications have not been released.
CoverEFX MINI Copper JCW Specifications
Engine:
Sunflower Yellow MINI Cooper JCW
Displacement: 1.6 liters
Number of Cylinders: Inline-four
Aspiration: Turbocharged
Maximum Horsepower: 234
-McChip-DKR ECU upgrade
-KB Motorsports exhaust
Smuf Blue MINI Cooper JCW
Displacement: 1.6 liters
Number of Cylinders: Inline-four
Aspiration: Turbocharged
Maximum Horsepower: 236
-Schrick camshaft
-GP charge air cooler
-McChip-DKR software
-KB Motorsports exhaust, thermostat, fuel injectors, and spark plugs
Transmission:
Type: Six-speed manual
Drive: Front-wheel
Wheels, Tires, and Suspension:
Sunflower Yellow MINI Cooper JCW
Wheels: OZ Racing Chrono (7 x 17 ET37)
Tires: 205/40 – 17 Toyo
Suspension: Bilstein B14
Smuf Blue MINI Cooper JCW
Wheels: OZ Racing Chrono (7 x 17 ET37)
Tires: 215/40 – 17 Federal semi-sport
Suspension: Bilstein B16, OMP strut brace, H&R adjustable rear stabilizer
CoverEFX MINI Copper JCW Gallery
[Source: CoverEFX]
Which CoverEFX MINI Cooper JCW would you choose to drive: Sunflower Yellow or Smurf Blue? Leave a comment and let us know!
