MINI John Cooper Works Rally

Make	Mini
Production period:	since 2016
Class :	race car
Body versions :	Estate car
Engines:	Diesel 3.0 liters

The MINI John Cooper Works Rally is designed for cross-country rallies based on the Mini Countryman developed SUV The MINI John Cooper Works Rally was first used in 2017 at the Dakar Rally .Compared to its predecessor, the MINI ALL4 Racing, the MINI John Cooper Works Rally has lowered its center of gravity and improved some features for better drivability.The Engine is Twinpower turbo engine based on a BMW production engine

The body design is based on the 2nd generation of the MINI Countryman. As a result, especially the lines and the headlights have changed. The tubular steel frame has been redesigned and now allows the third spare wheel in the lower part of the vehicle to accommodate. This creates the necessary space in the rear to lower the cooling. Both changes made for a further reduction of the center of gravity.

In aerodynamics too, the MINI John Cooper Works Rally has been optimized through testing in the wind tunnel of the BMW Group. This allowed a higher top speed and improved acceleration from 140 km / h can be achieved. In addition, a new engine mapping was designed. By lowering the center of gravity of the car, in the form of 50 kg by 50 cm, handling in all types of terrain and maneuverability in bends could be improved.

In its first appearance, the 2017 Dakar Rally , the X-raid MINI John Cooper Works rally team competed with the following driver pairings :

• Mikko Hirvonen / Michel Perin - Red MINI John Cooper Works Rally
• Yazeed Al-Rajhi / Timo Gottschalk - Green MINI John Cooper Works Rally
• Orlando Terranova / Andreas Schulz - Silver MINI John Cooper Works Rally

In 2018, Yazeed Al-Rajhi and Timo Gottschalk won the Silk Road rally in the car class with a MINI John Cooper Works Rally . 

Technical data 

Fuel: diesel
Engine: 3.0 liters (232 kW)
Power: 340 hp at 3250 min 
Torque: 800 Nm at 1850 min 
Displacement: 2993 cm³
Air flow limiter: Diameter: 38 mm
Top speed: about 184 km / h
Transmission: Sadev 6-speed transmission
Clutch: AP Racing Clutch
Differential: Xtrac
Brakes: AP disc brakes (320 mm × 32 mm), air-cooled front / air and water cooled rear
Length: 4350 mm
Width: 1999 mm
Height: 2000 mm
Wheelbase: 2900 mm
Gauge: 1736 mm
Curb weight: 1952.5 kg
Tank volume: approx. 385 liters
Chassis: tubular frame by CP Autosport
Body: Faster plastic reinforced with carbon and aramid fibers
Tires: Michelin Size: 245 / 80R 16