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MUNICH – May 14, 2012: Only once has there been anything likeit, but even that wasn't as quick. With the MINI John CooperWorks GP, the British premium brand has come up with another car ofexceptional talent designed to deliver extreme performance on boththe race track and the road. The sportiest road-registered MINIever made will go on sale later this year in a limited run of 2,000cars. It is currently completing a programme of testing inpreparation for series production, part of which has involvedsetting an impressive fastest lap of the N burgring'sNordschleife circuit. The MINI John Cooper Works GP lapped theerstwhile Grand Prix course in 8 min. 23 sec. In so doing, the newmodel has put clear asphalt between itself and numerous sports carsfrom loftier perches – and beaten the lap time set by itspredecessor, the MINI Cooper S with John Cooper Works GP Kit, byalmost 19 seconds. Underpinning the performance characteristics of the MINI JohnCooper Works GP is exclusive powertrain, chassis and aerodynamicstechnology inspired directly by motor sport. Its twin-scroll turboengine generates outstanding torque, displays remarkable elasticityand demonstrates a healthy appetite for revs. Specially developed,adjustable race suspension channels this superlative output intospectacular yet precisely controllable handling. As well as being undeniably imposing visually, the design of thebody also gives the MINI John Cooper Works GP ideal aerodynamicbalance in extreme driving situations – a key element indelivering that handling flair. Large front and rear aprons,striking side skirts and a bespoke roof spoiler are complemented bya newly developed rear diffuser which optimises airflow around theunderbody. The interior of the MINI John Cooper Works GP alsocontributes to the car's inspirational racing feeling; withthe rear seats removed, it focuses unashamedly on the needs of thedriver and co-driver. Concentrated motor sport expertise – faithfully embodied atMINI by its John Cooper Works sub-brand – is thenot-so-secret ingredient in the MINI John Cooper Works GP recipe.The "GP" tag on the model title tells you exactly wherethe extreme sports edition of the compact MINI most tellinglyreveals its potential. The GP's chassis configuration, theeffectiveness of its race-spec braking system, the grip offered byits likewise bespoke racing tyres, and its aerodynamic propertieshave been honed into a high-performance whole on theN burgring's Nordschleife circuit, erstwhile venue forFormula One races and lauded as the world's most challengingrace track. The noteworthy lap time set by the MINI John CooperWorks GP is the product of this extensive testing programme. The unadulterated transfer of motor sport expertise into theeveryday driving environment has history at MINI; it was thisapproach that made the MINI Cooper S with John Cooper Works GP Kitthe epitome of extreme driving fun in a small car when it wasunveiled in 2006. Specific output of 100 kW/136 hp per litre ofdisplacement and similarly impressive reserves of racing technologyhave secured its status as a sought-after collector's itemtoday. The MINI John Cooper Works GP follows eagerly in the tyre tracks ofits predecessor – and with an even greater spring in itsstep. It will be in similarly short supply; the world will have tomake do with just 2,000 examples. Hosting the preview of the newmodel is another grand prix race track with history etched intoevery corner. The MINI John Cooper Works GP will be unveiledpublicly for the first time at Le Castellet in France, venue forthe MINI United festival on 11 – 13 May 2012. We are high quality suppliers, our products such as Heavy Duty Electric Winches Manufacturer , Truck Electric Winch Manufacturer for oversee buyer. To know more, please visits ATV Electric Winch.
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