The only thing the winner is getting is hosed!

 

Here is another GP spot for sale in England. Good read with interesting details
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MINI-Cooper-S-...QQcmdZViewItem

 

Good news on MINI2 this AM 230 hp, less weight (aluminium) and a warranty
http://www.mini2.com/index.php?page=newsitem&newsid=345
"Power output apparently has settled at around 230 bhp, but more interesting is the fact that at least on major component, the huge clamshell bonnet, is due to be constructed using lightweight aluminium, and other panels still could be changed from standard specification to trim off some of the bulk."

 

Interesting MINI2 posts that right after posting about the 2008 JCW Turbo

 

Also see Motoringfile:
http://motoringfile.com/2006/01/21/t...ade/#more-4607

 

Just a thought as long as Bertone is going to be making the bonnet out of aluminum wouldn't this be a great time to enlarge the hood scoop to get more cold air over the intercooler. It wouldn't seem to cost them very much, we'd get the benifit of cooler air and their would be little problem with warrenty.

 

http://www.mph-online.com/web/spyphotos/0032