Mini Unveils Two John Cooper Works Concepts

If there's one thing the Mini brand isn't afraid to do, it's deliver vehicles with a different design—products that stand out in the industry. No one should be surprised then at the two out-there JCW (John Cooper Works) concepts the company has just unveiled.

The two vehicles – one electric, one not - debuted this week at the Munich Auto Show. In an unusual move, Mini partnered with clothing brand Deus Ex Machina in their creation.

The Skeg

The first, electric concept is based on the electric version of the John Cooper Works, a model not currently offered in our market. It produces 255 hp from a single front-mounted electric motor.

This version is inspired by the world of surfing, and its body largely uses the same fiberglass used to make most surfboards sold worldwide. Wider fiberglass fenders are attached with clearly visible rivets (which adds to the style), while a rear wing is suspended from the roof. Mini says the semi-transparent fiberglass panels reduce the Skeg’s weight by 15 percent.

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