We’re used to seeing coupes, sedans, and the occasional wagon dressed up as Security Automobiles, however the BMW Group is doing issues a bit in another way with this MINI. The Aceman is a purely electrical subcompact crossover in-built China, the place its high-performance John Cooper Works model can also be assembled. That spicy JCW variant has now obtained the Security Automotive therapy for Circuit Zolder.
Positioned within the Heusden-Zolder municipality in Belgium, the observe is the place the MINI Aceman JCW will start its duties after being modified by Absolute Motors. You’ll be capable to catch the sporty electrical crossover in motion on June 8 throughout the MINI Fan & Observe Day occasion held on the 61-year-old circuit.
Outfitted with a customized physique wrap and roof-mounted lights, the flagship Aceman retains its customary {hardware}. It packs a front-mounted electrical motor delivering 255 horsepower and 350 Newton-meters (258 lb-ft) of on the spot torque. That’s sufficient for a 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) dash in a decent 6.4 seconds.
MINI has outfitted the Aceman JCW with a 54.2-kWh battery pack. It’s good for as much as 221 miles (355 kilometers) of vary on the WLTP cycle. A lesser-known function of the range-topping mannequin is a lift operate that quickly provides 27 hp for fast overtakes or a bit of additional enjoyable.
In fact, the more durable you push the pedal, the more durable it’s to hit that vary estimate. Reaching the quoted determine on a observe like Zolder might be difficult. Realistically, we don’t count on many individuals to take the Aceman JCW to the circuit. The John Cooper Works sizzling hatch is healthier suited to that job, although we nonetheless mourn the guide gearbox’s loss.
In the meantime, MINI has indefinitely shelved plans to construct the Aceman at its Oxford plant. Manufacturing was initially slated for 2026, however that’s not taking place. The electrical Cooper received’t be made within the UK both, at the very least not anytime quickly. For now, Highlight Automotive will proceed to construct the EV duo solely in China. If that doesn’t ring a bell, it’s a 50:50 three way partnership between BMW Group and Nice Wall Motor.
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