The MINI Cooper JCW GP may look like a standard Cooper S with a rad bodykit but MINI assures that it will be a completely different animal. What makes MINI so certain? Because the MINI John Cooper Works GP will be nothing short of the fastest MINI ever built.
In order to raise its handling limits to properly represent the JCW badge, MINI's gaping grille, aggressive body kit, and extreme roof spoiler are more than just silly pieces of extra flair. In fact, MINI just released a set of new videos that sheds some light on the developmental process of the JCW GP's aerodynamics and engineering. After bringing the JCW GP down to BMW's wind tunnel facility, MINI was able to find extra suction forces in its underbody as well as a reduction of lift around the spoiler. The newly stylized front grille not only reduces drag but also improves the airflow around the engine compartment. Combined, the MINI Cooper JCW GP boasts a 6 percent decrease in aerodynamic drag, while lift in the front and back has been reduced by 30 pecent and 90 percent, respectively.
Sweating the details, Mini also shares with us the process in which the aero pieces for the car are actually produced. After undergoing digital simulations to produce the most effective spoiler design possible, a CNC goes on to turn the digital design into a physical prototype. Molds are then wrapped in layers of carbon fiber and then cured for hours to provide the piece with increased rigidity.
Finally mounting the rear wing onto the MINI, engineers make sure the mounting and fitment are nothing short of perfect as a 3D measuring measuring machine is used to identify imperfections as small as 1/10th of a millimeter.
Gaining insight in MINI's meticulous efforts to bring the JCW to life, we can't wait to experience the final product when it officially unveils later this year.
Check out the pair of MINI John Cooper Works GP developmental videos below:
