Let me say this straight out. While I have been a satisfied Ultimate JCW customer for the past 7 years, quality control continues to be the thorn on the side of the MINI manufacturing operation.

The special JCW gets unique F1 badges and British Racing Green paint, with black bonnet stripes and a Pepper White roof and mirrors. As the mechanicals won’t be touched, the special will provide the same sizzling performance as the standard JCW, with its 1.6-litre turbo delivering 208bhp to the front wheels through a six-speed box.