2009 MINI Cooper S WC50

MINI’s 50th birthday celebrations continue with another special edition model. This time it’s the MINI WC50 which marks the 50th Anniversary of the Cooper Car Company winning the Formula One constructors championship. The two guys behind the wheels were legends Jack Brabham and Stirling Moss who took first and third spot in the overall championship.

The WC50 will be very limited in numbers; only 250 units are to be produced from the Oxford plant, with 100 reserved for UK customers. Officially MINI does not plan to export the car anywhere else outside of Europe so markets like the US and Australia are probably not going to get it.

Mechanically the car is identical to the John Cooper Works model. But there are changes and they are significant. The main ones are the aero kit and some interior appointments. The exterior has bi-xenon lights with black interior reflectors, fog lamps, bonnet stripes, a carbon fiber bonnet scoop, carbon fiber mirror caps and a rear diffuser. It is fitted with 17-inch Cross-Spoke Challenge alloy wheels in a Jet Black colour.

The interior comes with a 6-CD Harman Kardon sound system with USB, Bluetooth phone connectivity, heated front seats, an interior lights package, sat nav, rear park distance control, a leather handbrake gaiter and a multi-function steering wheel.

There is no pricing yet, it will be confirmed on the 22nd of June. Speculation is that it will be priced at about £30,000 in the UK and €40,000 in Europe.

Special Edition Content:

* 17″ Cross-Spoke Challenge Alloy Wheels in Jet Black
* Additional Driving Lights, Black
* Bi-Xenon Lights with Black Interior Reflectors
* Bonnet Stripes in Pepper White without Pin-Stripes, with John Cooper Signature on – – Driver’s Side
* John Cooper Works 3-Spoke Sport Alcantara/Leather Steering Wheel
* John Cooper Works Aerodynamic Kit
* John Cooper Works Carbon Fibre Bonnet Scoop
* John Cooper Works Carbon Fibre Front Door Grips
* John Cooper Works Carbon Fibre Interior Trim with John Cooper Signature Plaque
* John Cooper Works Carbon Fibre Mirror Caps
* John Cooper Works Carbon Fibre Rear Diffuser
* John Cooper Works Carbon Fibre Tailgate Handle
* John Cooper Works Floor Mats, Carbon Black with Red Stitching
* Leather Gearshift Gaiter, Carbon Black with Red Stitching
* Leather Handbrake Gaiter, Carbon Black with Red Stitching
* Side Scuttle Finisher Chrome Frame with Edition Number (0-250)

Story by MINI UK