What began as anecdotal reports of customers being told their cars were delayed has now been confirmed by our sources inside MINI. Production of model year 2013 JCWs is currently delayed. Dealers were informed several weeks back that cars ordered with the JCW power plant would indeed be held up. The duration of the delay, and specific reasons for the delay remain undisclosed, so we can only speculate at this point. Our money would be on either supply or certification issues for the updated JCW engine. Now equipped with Valvetronic variable valve timing, this new JCW engine will be available across the MINI lineup …eventually. Source: MotoringFile
They probably found out that the carbon buildup that occurred on the intake valves, prevented them from driving the JCW's off the production assembly line..... Reports of workers stomping on walnut shells in the parking lot has not been confirmed....
:cornut: Yeah, that sounds about right. Tree Huggers at The Point of Entry. They want them certified for 50% ethanol which the corn farmers can't produce and which destroys the engine in short order. Thanks a lot .......... Party.:mad2::mad5::incazzato: Jason