Details of the newMINI JCW Paceman have been revealed and will premier at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit in January 2013 and will make its way to South Africa in June of 2013. The new MINI JCW Paceman will be the seventh model in the John Cooper Works range and combines ‘mouth-watering sporting flair and inimitable style to introduce a new dimension in driving fun to the premium compact segment’, according to MINI.

New MINI JCW Paceman – Specifications and Features

Engine Capability

The ALL4 all-wheel-drive MINI JCW Paceman exerts power from a 1.6-litre, four-cylinder turbocharged engine with a power output of 160kW at 6 000rpm and a maximum torque figure of 280Nm on tap between 1 900 and 5 000rpm which can be increased to 300Nm by using the overboost function. Top speed stands at 226 km/h with its 6-speed manual transmission or 224 km/h when using a 6-speed automatic transmission. Acceleration to 100km/h will take 6.9 seconds.

Average fuel consumption is 7.4-litres/100km with a CO2 emissions figure of 172 g/km. All models can be ordered with a six-speed manual gearbox as standard or a six-speed automatic as an alternative.

Exterior Styling Features

The exterior of the new MINI JCW Paceman is fitted with 18-inch light-alloy wheels finished in a Twin Spoke Black Burnished design, polished spoke fronts, standard black rim wells and a sports exhaust system with chrome tailpipes.

To maintain the car’s identity, the John Cooper Works logo is placed on the radiator grille, tailgate and door sill strips and next to the side of the indicators.

There are nine exterior finishes available, including the Chili Red Shade exclusive to John Cooper Works, along with a contrasting colour roof, exterior mirror caps and Sport Stripes which can be specified as an option.

Interior Styling Features?

On the inside, you are met with a sports steering wheel with red contrasting stitching, dark coloured dials for the speedometer and rev counter, an anthracite coloured roof liner and a gearshift lever with red shift pattern lettering. The gearshift lever gaiter and floor mats have red contrasting stitching and are part of the standard equipment for the new extreme sports model. The rear bench features a pair of individual seats which offer passengers an unmistakeable racing feeling in lounge-style surroundings. The interior is finished with Standard Piano Black interior trim strips.

Standard and Optional Features

Standard features include an aerodynamic kit, a DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) system that also comprises of DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) mode, a Sport Button on the centre console which allows the driver to tweak the engine’s responses, soundtrack and power assistance provided by the steering.

Optional features include an automatic Steptronic function, 19-inch light-alloy wheels in Cross-Spoke Crusher design and exclusive Chili Red trim consisting of red elements for the cockpit and doors and a red stripe for the black trim strips on the centre console and lounge leather sports seats in Carbon Black Championship Red.

The new MINI JCW Paceman will reach South Africa in June 2013.