The Fastest Mini Coopers Ever Produced

The fastest Mini Cooper ever produced is the testimony of the brand's never-ending passion for small, yet comfortable, and luxury cars. These small luxury cars have the perfect blend of power, agility, and the ability to surprise you over the turns.

Nowadays, very few cars deliver the true aspirations of driving a compact machine, and that's where Mini comes in. Want a cute car for your family? Buy a Mini Cooper. Want a small car with an insane level of turbulence? The option is Mini Cooper Works.

In the video from the brand's own YouTube channel, MINI showcases the driving demeanor of the Mini Cooper JCW on the track. By reflecting a car's impeccable capability to run faster, it presents its smoke-mongering attitude.

The British car maker brings an unfathomable blend of classic and timeless design. The vintage circular headlights (that resonate with those of the Porsche 911), solid contrasting roof, and never-fading charm are what a Mini is known for.

The Mini Cooper, a two-door hatchback, maximizes a great level of thrill and still stays competitive to give the satisfaction of a luxury car.

Now, without further delay, let's have a look at the fastest Mini Coopers ever produced:

Did You Know?

Mini never skips a chance to showcase its outstanding endurance and reliability. In 1964, Mini Cooper set an out-of-the-ordinary speed record by driving from England to North America and back in just 10 days. This changed Mini Cooper's perception from a city car to a vehicle that is capable of touring long distances.

5. Mini Cooper Hardtop 

The Mini Cooper is a premium hatchback with the main purpose of offering amazing comfort levels and uncompromised efficiency. It is the base version offered in two-door and four-door versions.

The standard Mini Cooper uses a 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-3 engine that delivers an incredible balance of performance and efficiency. It may not be as fun as the top-range versions, but it is still a good choice for family commuters and amateur drivers.

Mini Cooper Hardtop 2 dr	Specs
Price	$27,500
Powertrain	1.5L twin-turbocharged inline-3 engine
Horsepower	134 hp
Torque	162 lb-ft
Transmission	6- Speed manual
0-60 mph	8.1 seconds
Top Speed	129 mph

The standard Mini Cooper is powered by a 1.5-liter twin-turbocharged inline-3 engine that produces 134 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque. This engine gets matched with a 7-speed automated manual transmission. This engine propels the car from 0 to 60 mph in 8.1 seconds, while the top speed is 129 mph.

4. Mini Cooper S F56

Next up is the more powerful version of the standard model, the Mini Cooper S. The S in its name indicates that it is a sporty version. Therefore, the Cooper S gets a more powerful 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 engine.

Apart from that, the Mini Cooper S also comes with additional driving modes, sports seats, and 17-inch alloy wheels for better handling traits as well. Design-wise, it looks quite similar to the base model.

Mini Cooper S	Specs
Price	$30,900
Powertrain	2.0L turbocharged inline-4 engine
Horsepower	189 hp
Torque	221 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed automated manual transmission
0-60 mph	6.5 seconds
Top Speed	135 mph

The Mini Cooper S is equipped with a 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 engine up front. This engine is rated at 189 horsepower and 221 lb-ft of torque and gets affixed to a 6-speed manual transmission, pushing this car from 0 to 60 mph in 6.5 seconds with a top speed of 135 mph.

3. Mini Cooper JCW GP R56

The Mini Cooper JCW (John Cooper Works) GP R56 is the track-oriented version of the previous generation Mini Cooper. Unlike the new JCW, the R56 uses a 1.6L turbocharged inline-4 engine that still produces over 200 horsepower. It is also available as a hatchback or convertible version.

Despite being an old model, it is still faster and more focused on driving than the outgoing Cooper S model. It also incorporates a 6-speed manual transmission, which the new version fails to offer.

Mini Cooper JCW GP R56	Specs
Price	$30,100
Powertrain	1.6L turbocharged inline-4 engine
Horsepower	215 hp
Torque	207 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed manual transmission
0-60 mph	5.9 seconds
Top Speed	150 mph

The Mini Cooper JCW R56 is fitted with a 1.6-liter turbocharged inline-4 engine rated at 215 horsepower and 207 lb-ft of torque. This engine gets connected to a conventional 6-speed manual transmission. With this duo, it hits 60 mph from a standstill in 5.9 seconds and reaches a top speed of 150 mph.

2. Mini Cooper Countryman JCW F56

Next in line is the current version of the John Cooper Works. The Mini Cooper Countryman JCW 56 was launched in 2014 with a major upgrade from a 1.6L turbocharged inline-3 engine to a more powerful 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 engine pumping out 301 horsepower and delivering a 0-60 time of 4.4 seconds, which is legit quick by any standards.

It has also gotten more stylish and modern in terms of design, with more modern circular headlights and taillights and more curvy design cues that make it an absolute looker on the roads. To add to the performance, it also comes equipped with larger 17-inch wheels and a sport-tuned suspension for the best driving experience on and off the track.

Mini Cooper Countryman JCW F56	Specs
Price	$36,750
Powertrain	2.0L turbocharged inline-4 engine
Horsepower	301 hp
Torque	331 lb-ft
Transmission	8-speed automatic transmission
0-60 mph	4.4 seconds
Top Speed	144 mph

The Mini Cooper JCW F56 incorporates a 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 engine, putting out 301 horsepower and 331 lb-ft of torque. This engine gets attached to an 8-speed automatic transmission, hits 60 mph in 4.4 seconds, and boasts a top speed of 153 mph.

1. Mini Cooper JCW GP F56

There is yet another fast version of the JCW called the Mini Cooper JCW GP F56. This time, it’s absolutely nuts in terms of everything. With a 301-horsepower turbocharged inline-4 engine under the hood, it is definitely a force of nature in hatchback form.

It is engineered to give the maximum track performance from a hatchback by pushing the absolute limits, certainly in all ways possible.

Inside, it is more on the sporty side. As for the design, it has a larger rear wing and bigger 18-inch wheels. The ingenious upgrade, however, is the performance. For that, it gets quite a lot of upgrades from the standard JCW version. Besides the powerful engine, it adds GP-specific suspension tuning, larger brakes, and deleted rear seats to make it lighter.

Mini Cooper JCW GP F56	Specs
Price	$45,750
Powertrain	2.0L turbocharged inline-4 engine
Horsepower	301 hp
Torque	331 lb-ft
Transmission	8-speed automatic transmission
0-60 mph	4.6 seconds
Top Speed	165 mph

The JCW hides a 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 engine that has now been tweaked to extract more power, churning out 301 horsepower and 331 lb-ft of torque. This engine is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The 0–60 times are sports car territory. Yes, it does a 0-60 in 4.6 seconds and reaches a mind-boggling top speed of 165 mph.