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Mini Cooper JCW F56 JCW

Headline trim: 2.0T JCW — 231 bhp, 0-60 in 6.1s.

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Verdict
B
BHP
231 bhp
0–60
6.1 s
Top speed
153 mph
MPG
35 mpg (US)
Used
$19,000-$36,000

Strengths

  • B48 2.0 turbo grown-up
  • Cabin properly upmarket
  • GP3 306 bhp halo

Weaknesses

  • Heavy for class
  • iDrive freezes
  • GP3 ride brutal

Notable tech

  • BMW UKL platform
  • Three-door hatch (F56) and five-door (F55)
  • BMW B48 2.0 turbo
  • Six-speed manual or 8AT (post-2018)
  • GP Mk3 (2020-21) 306 bhp halo, 3,000 cars

Common issues

  • B48 timing chain rattle
  • iDrive freezes
  • Brake squeal
  • Run-flat harshness

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across F56 JCW's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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JCW 2.0T (pre-FL)
BHP228
Torque320 Nm
0–606.3 s
Top153 mph
MPG (US)35 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT / 6AT
JCW 2.0T (FL)
BHP231
Torque320 Nm
0–606.1 s
Top153 mph
MPG (US)35 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT / 8AT
JCW GP3 2.0T
BHP306
Torque450 Nm
0–605.2 s
Top164 mph
MPG (US)32 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox8AT