The limited edition MINI John Cooper Work World Championship 50 has been unveiled at this year's MINI United 2009 to celebrate 50 years that have passed since the car's rally victories in Monte Carlo. The company says the MINI Cooper JCW World Championship 50 is the best model to ever wear the Cooper name.The MINI John Cooper Work World Championship 50 comes in a Connaught Green paintjob and is powered by the 1.6-litre, 211 hp turbocharged John Cooper Works-tuned engine.The MINI John Cooper Work World Championship 50 features 17” CHALLENGE cross-spoke alloy wheels, Xenon headlights, various carbon fiber elements and a leather interior.Munich . Both were revolutionary and triumphant: in the summer of 1959 Alec Issigonis presented his concept for a small car which, with its transverse-mounted front four-cylinder engine and space for four occupants plus luggage, was to become a byword for economy of space and driving fun. That same year, sports car constructor John Cooper won his first Formula One World Championship title with Jack Brabham at the wheel. 50 years on, the MINI John Cooper Works World Championship 50 evokes both the start of the triumphal path of the classic Mini as well as victory in the F1 Drivers' and Constructors' Championship for John Cooper's racing team. This MINI special edition was inspired by John Cooper's son, Mike. His signature appears on the facia and on one of the bonnet stripes. It will have a limited production run of 250 units and was unveiled to the public at the 2009 MINI United Festival in Silverstone. The car is based on the MINI John Cooper Works and driven by a 155 kW/211 hp four-cylinder engine with Twin-Scroll turbocharger and petrol direct injection. The production version of the MINI John Cooper Works World Championship 50 features numerous exterior and interior details reflecting the racing pedigree of the brand.
