2020 Mini John Cooper Works GP Has An Eye-Popping Price

After confirming how much theelectric Cooper SEwill cost, Mini has announced pricing for the new hardcore John Cooper Works GP. Unsurprisingly, it isn't cheap. In the US, the2020 Mini John Cooper Works GPwill start at an eye-popping $44,900 plus an $850 destination and handling fee, bringing the total to$45,750.

Mini hasn't lifted the wraps off the new hot hatch yet, but the automaker has confirmed the 2020 John Cooper Works GP will debut at the 2019 LA Auto Show this month, which is open to the public from November 22 to December 1.

The new John Cooper Works GP will be the fastest and most powerful road-going Mini ever produced in the company's 60-year history, packing a potent four-cylinder turbocharged engine that produces 301 hp, which is likely the same engine powering the BMW M235iGran Coupe. This setup enabled the hot hatch to lap the Nurburgring Nordschleife in less than eight minutes, which was 23 seconds faster than the last-generation model.

It also features custom-tuned chassis technology and an aerodynamically optimized exterior that will make the car significantly lighter than the regular Mini.Spy shotshave shown the hardcore Mini JCW GP will sport a new grille, an aggressive front splitter, and a massive rear wing. Bigger brakes and revised suspension will also make it more track-focused.