When will the Countryman get a JCW version? It’s a frequently asked question here on MotoringFile, and we finally have an answer for you. While we don’t have specific release dates as of yet, sources at MINI have told us that the Countryman JCW will not make an appearance in model year 2012. While that might be disappointing to many holding out for the extra grunt of the JCW, your wait may yet be worth it. MINI tells us that before the JCW comes to the Countryman, the engine will first undergo a refresh. Most importantly, this next generation JCW powerplant will finally bring variable valve timing to the full range of MINI engines. If the 2011 Cooper S engine refresh is any guide, the updated JCW engine should see a modest uptick in power, but significant gains in efficiency. Is it worth the wait for a high-performance Countryman? You tell us in the comments. MotoringFile
I would hope for a 2.0 at least. Properly done, it would be a a better power to weight ratio or at least a bit better than the current CM ALL4. Don