2008 Mini - John Cooper Works R56211bhp 39,000 miles £7,750
2008 Mini - John Cooper Works R56
211bhp 39,000 miles £7,750
In many ways, at its’ launch in 2008, the JCW R56 marked the coming of age of the BMW Mini as a sporting hatch. With 211bhp under the bonnet JCW quickly became a favourite, not just of those who just wanted the swishest MINI, but also of those who found that blowing away a Ferrari F430 on a trackday just never gets old. It quickly won Auto Express' Best Hot Hatch award and many more followed. Production of this model continued until 2014 making this wonderful car one of the first with a build date of November 2008. Our example has just one lady owner since 2010 and covered only 39000 miles.
What You Get
Little tweaks show other drivers that you have the ultimate MINI. Chief amongst these are special 17" alloy wheels, a more obvious giveaway than the John Cooper Works logos you'll find on the grille, the boot and the door trim. Anoraks may also spot the chromed finish for the side indicator grilles, fuel filler cap and door handles, while the honeycomb black radiator grille and body-coloured engine scoop also add a little bling.
Safety equipment includes six airbags - front, side and curtain - plus an Isofix child seat attachment at the rear and loads of electronic safety systems to keep you out of trouble. Apart from DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) and DSC (Dynamic Stability Control), including ABS with Electronic Brake Distribution, Corner Braking Control and Hill Assist.
What to Look For
The 1.6-litre engine was co-developed by PSA Peugeot Citroen and BMW and is a real standout, offering decent reliability and modest fuel consumption. The transmission is also tough although the suspension can suffer from tired shocks and bushings if the car has been used enthusiastically. Nothing to worry about with this lady owned example however, as it has benefited from a thorough inspection and health check by Williams BMW prior to advertising where all recommended work inc + full service + wheel refurbishment has been completed using OEM parts and fluids only.
Just about the most important thing look for is to make sure your JCW actually is a JCW. Many owners of pre-2008 standard Cooper S hatches had the engine upgraded by MINI to match the JCW's output and then misleadingly advertise the car as a JCW. On a privately upgraded Cooper S, you won't be getting features like the Sport button, the upgraded stereo, the bigger Brembo brakes or the lovely piano black interior.
On the Road
The JCW engine is based on that used in the standard Cooper S, but benefits from revisions to the cylinder head, pistons and turbocharger, all of which boost power to a hefty 211bhp. There's also the original tweaked exhaust system that snarls and gurgles nicely. The 0-60mph for this MINI is only 6.5s and it'll run onto a 148mph top speed, enough to put the frighteners on some serious performance cars. More importantly, thanks to 260Nm of torque accessible from under 2,000rpm there’s instant pulling power in almost any gear. If you need more(??!!), pressing this 'Sport' button in front of the gear lever offers another 20Nm of torque.
Overall
The MINI John Cooper Works makes an extremely desirable used purchase and prices reflect this fact. While many (of the few) early R56 examples have been modified and molested, this stunning low miler, low owner car retains complete originality and benefits greatly because of it. The R56 JCW has held onto its value far more tenaciously, why? It's an iconic and coveted modern classic and demand is strong.
This car comes with two keys and BMW history. It represents an opportunity to acquire and enjoy what is likely to be one of the best examples of the rebirth of the John Cooper Mini brand as well as an absolute copper bottom investment.
Safety equipment includes six airbags - front, side and curtain - plus an Isofix child seat attachment at the rear and loads of electronic safety systems to keep you out of trouble. Apart from DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) and DSC (Dynamic Stability Control), including ABS with Electronic Brake Distribution, Corner Braking Control and Hill Assist.
What to Look For
The 1.6-litre engine was co-developed by PSA Peugeot Citroen and BMW and is a real standout, offering decent reliability and modest fuel consumption. The transmission is also tough although the suspension can suffer from tired shocks and bushings if the car has been used enthusiastically. Nothing to worry about with this lady owned example however, as it has benefited from a thorough inspection and health check by Williams BMW prior to advertising where all recommended work inc + full service + wheel refurbishment has been completed using OEM parts and fluids only.
Just about the most important thing look for is to make sure your JCW actually is a JCW. Many owners of pre-2008 standard Cooper S hatches had the engine upgraded by MINI to match the JCW's output and then misleadingly advertise the car as a JCW. On a privately upgraded Cooper S, you won't be getting features like the Sport button, the upgraded stereo, the bigger Brembo brakes or the lovely piano black interior.
On the Road
The JCW engine is based on that used in the standard Cooper S, but benefits from revisions to the cylinder head, pistons and turbocharger, all of which boost power to a hefty 211bhp. There's also the original tweaked exhaust system that snarls and gurgles nicely. The 0-60mph for this MINI is only 6.5s and it'll run onto a 148mph top speed, enough to put the frighteners on some serious performance cars. More importantly, thanks to 260Nm of torque accessible from under 2,000rpm there’s instant pulling power in almost any gear. If you need more(??!!), pressing this 'Sport' button in front of the gear lever offers another 20Nm of torque.
Overall
The MINI John Cooper Works makes an extremely desirable used purchase and prices reflect this fact. While many (of the few) early R56 examples have been modified and molested, this stunning low miler, low owner car retains complete originality and benefits greatly because of it. The R56 JCW has held onto its value far more tenaciously, why? It's an iconic and coveted modern classic and demand is strong.
This car comes with two keys and BMW history. It represents an opportunity to acquire and enjoy what is likely to be one of the best examples of the rebirth of the John Cooper Mini brand as well as an absolute copper bottom investment.
£7,750
Register you interest now...
Get in touch either by calling: +44 (0)7889 905872
or emailing:
info@10kclassics.com and we can arrange a viewing
