2015 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Hardtop - BayStateBanner
We test drove the 2015 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Hardtop to Lime Rock Park to watch a car race — fitting since Mini Cooper was first created as a racing vehicle in 1946. Here are a few of the features we noticed during our trip. FYI, the “John Cooper Works” designation on any Mini Cooper represents speed. Named after John Cooper, the co-founder of Mini Cooper who was also a racecar driver, any “John Cooper Works” Mini Cooper can move. Of course, you already know that the Mini is a small car but those of you who haven’t driven one may be surprised to learn that this tiny car is anything but fragile. Mini is part of the BMW Group, so factor in the notorious German attention to detail when thinking about how sturdy the Mini is. Not only is it solid, it also has a low center of gravity making it virtually immune to strong winds that can push... Speaking of being low to the ground, unfortunately the Mini registers every, single bump on the road. On smooth roads the mini zipped along nicely, but its low suspension was painful on rougher surfaces. The Mini’s HUD is extra fun because the info is projected onto a tiny screen that pops out of the dashboard behind the steering wheel. Source: baystatebanner.com
