- The 2020 Mini Countryman JCW All4 sprinted from zero to 60 mph in just 4.4 seconds in our testing.
- This result makes it the quickest Mini we’ve ever tested.
- It’s powered by a 301-horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four and carried an as tested price of $51,800.
We recently were able to put some substance to the updated 2020 Mini Countryman John Cooper Works All4. The Countryman JCW is now powered by a 301-horsepower turbocharged inline-four that also generates 332 lb-ft of torque. An eight-speed automatic—the sole transmission available—handles shifting duties and all-wheel drive is standard. Sound familiar? The hardware is identical to that of the BMW X2 M35i we also recently tested.
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With launch control activated, the Countryman erupts off the line, chirping its front Pirelli Cintuarto P7 Run Flat summer tires during the one-two shift. With the glorious BMW-sourced engine churning away, the Countryman JCW rocketed to 60 mph in a brisk 4.4-seconds and hustled though the quarter-mile in a swift 13.1-seconds at 105 mph. By those metrics, the Countryman even beats the pricier BMW X2 M35i by 0.1 second to 60 mph and matches both the quarter-mile time and trap speed.
The 228-hp 2019 Mini Hardtop John Cooper Works previously held the quickest Mini crown, with a 5.5-second run to 60 mph and a 14.1-second quarter-mile time. Despite weighing 888 pounds less than the Countryman, its acceleration was limited by the fact that it made do with only front driven wheels and a six-speed automatic.
For now, the Countryman JCW may be the top dog, but with the equally powerful, presumably lighter, and track-focused Mini John Cooper Works GP on the horizon, its time at the top may be limited. We’ll have a full rundown of the speedy Mini Countryman JCW coming soon.
Source: Motor - aranddriver.com
