Did anyone see Motoweek on PBS? They test drove the JCW. The horsepower numbers where higher than what was originally reported at 211 hp 192lb. ft. torque.

I think there best time was 6.5 sec to 60 mph. Isn't that the same time the normal s version reaches 60?

Video: (hope they will post it soon)
http://www.mpt.org/motorweek/video/roadtests.shtml

Commentary on test
http://www.mpt.org/motorweek/reviews/rt2810b.shtml

 

^^Yes I did and there is a thread in the JCW Sub Forum.

 

Both Road & Track and Car and Driver achieved a 6.2 second 0-60 time with a stock R56 MCS.

I have a feeling there are a lot of factors to consider (driver, temperature, altitude, etc.), and under the right conditions, an R56 JCW should be able to reach 60 in 6 seconds flat, if not less.

 

Also you have to consider the automatic always got 2 tenths of a seconds faster than the manuals in tests. The JCW only gets a manual.

 

I do not think they always go to a drag strip and run the car they are testing. They just compare to something they already have on file. If it was a full blown road test and not just an introduction type thing I think the time would be more accurate for the JCW.