The Nurburgring 24 Hours endurance race is a global racing event, known for its challenges in speed, technology, and reliability. This year, the race will take place on June 1st and 2nd, with Bulldog Racing leading the new MINI JOHN COOPER WORKS car in competition against rivals in the SP 3T category at the Nurburgring Nordschleife circuit.
New MINI JCW challenges limits with powerful performance. For 65 years, MINI has been reshaping classics. The sport essence gathered in races is perfectly embodied in the high-performance sub-brand JOHN COOPER WORKS, pushing MINI’s proud kart-like driving fun to the extreme. Today, every JOHN COOPER WORKS model is filled with exhilarating performance, continuing MINI’s essence in the racing field. The new MINI JOHN COOPER WORKS, set to debut globally in fall 2024, offers a variety of power options including fuel and pure electric, and innovatively refreshes MINI’s “ceiling” in speed and agility with a series of innovative technologies.
The all-new MINI JCW, equipped with two different power systems, will significantly enhance its performance with advanced electric drive technology and MINI TwinPower Turbo technology, allowing it to tackle track challenges with ease. The absolute strength of the all-new MINI JCW once again demonstrates MINI’s racing talent and brand spirit of innovation in heritage. Reshaping classics in heritage, the all-new MINI JCW pays tribute to MINI’s racing genes. In its debut at the Nürburgring 24-hour endurance race, the all-new MINI JCW pays homage to MINI’s racing genes in every detail, showcasing MINI’s brilliance in the racing field. The MINI design team replicated the classic red and white livery from the 1960s on the all-new MINI JOHN COOPER WORKS fuel version; the prominent number “37” on the side windows and hood shines, echoing the milestone achievement of the Mini racing car sixty years ago. This inspiration can be traced back to 1964, when the Mini Cooper S triumphed over its rivals in the challenging Monte Carlo Rally, gaining fame and the Mini Cooper S racing car with the number 37 jersey became renowned worldwide.
In last year’s Nurburgring 24-hour endurance race, MINI JOHN COOPER WORKS #474 dominated in the VT-2 class, unquestionably proving its strong capabilities. This year, the car will compete again. Additionally, Bulldog Racing will drive the new MINI JOHN COOPER WORKS #317 into battle. The experienced drivers and MINI’s excellent performance will join forces, allowing JOHN COOPER WORKS to continue racing passionately on the track.
Iconic classic design, go-kart-like driving fun, MINI always sticks to brand core essence. Fans will witness the new MINI JOHN COOPER WORKS in action at the Nurburgring 24-hour endurance race on June 1st and 2nd, witnessing the continuation of the classic and the return of the legend.