I think we all know that the GP MINI is a special car. But we're speculating on another board what the "GP" stands for - no one seems to know...

Grand Prix? Anyone?

 

According to the original press release, I read that the GP stands for Grand Prix.

You can find a copy of the original release here:

http://www.seriouswheels.com/cars/to...Tuning-Kit.htm

You might find the release on BMW's press site as a cross-reference.

 

I thought it was General Patton?

 

How about Great Performance? Gross Power? or perhaps Glee Producer? Whatever

 

Thanks, Matt. It doesn't look like I'd have to go any further than that link to know that it is indeed Grand Prix.

Now since they produced only 2,000 GP's in 2006, do you think MINI would ever release another 2,000 Gen 2 GP's?

 

I wouldn't be surprised if they do another limited run end of the 2nd gen. But, I doubt they will use the name 'GP' again.

 

G2 gets my vote for the name. I do hope they do another limited edition - it would be a shame to see the Gen 2 get treated like a second cousin...

 

i came late to the mini scene. how does the "gp" compare to the new mcs or the new jcw?

 

::GP::
Top Speed - 146 mph
0-60 - 6.5 s
HP - 218
Torque - 180 lbs/ft
Weight (curb) - 2,496 lbs

::2nd Gen JCW::
Top Speed - 147 mph
0-62 - 6.2 s
HP - 208
Torque - 192 lbs/ft
Weight (unladen) - 2,701 lbs

 

glee producer hahaha

 

Yes, GP stands for Grand Prix, the first Cooper appeared in a at Monaco Grand Prix in 1950 in Formula 3 and on Formula 2, later in 1954 in F1. BMW MINI's GP moniker corralates its racing herritage too, John Cooper's racing heritage pre-MINI era.

 

I was told, by someone who has one, that it stands for Great Performance.

 

judging by those numbers, the "gp"
might be faster on a road course. am i wrong on this one?
don c.

 

Like anything else it also depends on the driver that has the biggest Gonads!!!! haha My car is fast but too fast for me to control right now. I have Wee Gonads!!!

 

Yes, it means Grand Prix but I like "Gots Power" better!

 

According to motoringfile, the R56 'performance' edition will be called the "World Championship 50" or WC50, and have a limited run of 250 cars, none of which will come to the US.

Of course, MINI has been doing a lot of special editions recently, and there will likely more before the current models move on to the next generation.

edit - looking at the story at little more closely, it appears that the WC50 is a loaded JCW - with a loaded sticker price - but I don't see much that would actually enhance its performance.

 

Gross Profit

Randy

 

Oh how true!

 

Time for you to go to competition driving school. Then you'll bre ready for an upgrade from the GP.

 

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