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The adventure never ends with MINI, and itò€™s about to take a surprise turn... Auto Express can exclusively reveal that the firm plans to introduce greater economy and efficiency to its JCW hot hatch by swapping its turbo petrol engine for a diesel!
The famous British marque pulled the covers off its new JCW Convertible at the Geneva Motor Show, and once the hot Clubman joins the line-up in July, the petrol-powered performance range will be complete. However, the firmò€™s plans are only just beginning.
The JCW diesel would use the Cooper Dò€™s powerplant, but it will stay true to its performance car heritage.
The 1.6-litre unit currently produces 110bhp and 240Nm, while a hot version would deliver more than 160bhp and significantly increased torque.
During an interview with a senior engineer, we posed the question of whether diesel power would ever be an option for the JCW brand. He wouldnò€™t confirm the existence of an oil-burning variant, but commented that it would be a ò€œgood ideaò€. With the project still on the drawing board, buyers shouldnò€™t expect the new oil-burner to arrive this year.
Meanwhile, MINIò€™s tuning arm is also preparing for the arrival of the firmò€™s new crossover SUV. Bosses remain tight-lipped about whether a JCW version of the compact 4x4 will be built, but itò€™s likely to appear soon after the model is launched next year.