MINI JOHN COOPER WORKS WRC is offering customers the opportunity to own the most exciting new car in world

Prodrive and have worked together We have made as many parts as possible to develop the MINI John Cooper on the car interchangeable so as to Works World Rally Car for the new FIA reduce the number and cost of spares. regulations for 2011. For instance, the front and rear anti-roll bars are identical, while many of the The car has been under development suspension components can be used on since the beginning of 2009 and has different corners. been meticulously designed and engineered by the same team who The MINI WRC is also the safest rally were responsible for some of the most car we have ever built, with a unique successful Prodrive World Rally Cars of the design of roll-cage approved by the FIA, last two decades. which dramatically improves side impact protection, while making the car feel Every aspect of the new rally car has been more spacious. rigorously analysed and benchmarked, to ensure that the MINI WRC is not only the With our extensive resources and an most desirable car available, but also the infrastructure built up over the last 25 most competitive. years, we will continue to ensure that our customers have all the necessary While our focus has to been to optimise support to optimise the performance of the performance of the car, we have also their car and to ensure they are expertly ensured that it is the most cost-effective maintained. to run and simple to maintain of the new generation of World Rally Cars. 26=900u,0[we ryu,]0-we tqe

ONE car, TWO SPECIFICATIONS

WORLD RALLY CAR

It features a BMW Motorsport 1.6 turbocharged engine with an FIA regulation 33 mm engine restrictor . The car includes an optimised aerodynamic package - rear wing and front bumper - as well as uprated front brakes and new flywheel assembly.

SUPER PRODUCTION

The MINI Super Production Car (SPC) is also built to FIA regulations with the same BMW Motorsport 1.6 turbocharged engine fitted with a 33mm (or 30mm where regulations apply). The SPC is the same as the WRC except for a smaller rear wing and different front bumper. There are also smaller front brakes in tarmac spec. The SPC can easily be upgraded to a WRC with the fitment of a standard kit of parts. mini wrc SPECIFICATION

Engine: BMW Motorsport 1600 cc, direct injection petrol Wheels: ATS wheels and Michelin tyres FIA 33 mm air restrictor (30mm for SPC where applicable) Gravel: 15” diameter Garrett turbocharger - maximum boost 2.5 bar Tarmac: 18” diameter Dry sump Cosworth engine management system Brakes: AP Racing Gravel Tarmac : Permanent four wheel drive Front: four piston 300 mm 355 mm Gearbox: Xtrac 6-speed sequential Rear: four piston 300 mm 355 mm (300 mm SPC) Clutch: AP Racing sintered twin plate Front differential: Plated limited slip Dimensions: length: 4110 mm Rear differential: Plated limited slip Width: 1820 mm Weight: 1200 kg (FIA minimum weight) Steering: Hydraulic power assisted

Chassis: MINI Countryman bodyshell with Prodrive roll cage with unique side impact protection exceeding FIA regulations

Suspension: Front: Prodrive Ohlins Macpherson strut, 3 way adjustable damper Rear: Prodrive Ohlins Macpherson strut, 3 way adjustable damper