MotoringFile The 230 HP 2016 JCW Takes Shape

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  1. JoeClubman

    JoeClubman New Member

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    The 2016 JCW was recently spotted by a reader undergoing hot weather testing in the US. The test mule (which you’ll surely see photos of around the web shortly) is almost identical to the NAIAS concept car we saw this past January. However there are a few key differences and interesting additions worth pointing out. […]

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  2. Dave.0

    Dave.0 Helix & RMW Powered
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    "The right side is blank but the left side clearly leads to an additional radiator required by the 230hp four cylinder" :p

    Eric @ Helix and Jan from RMW must be magicians because I have 255 HP at the Wheels on 9 year old R53 with a little stock radiator. :cornut::lol:
     
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    Ok, now they've got the F56 where the R56 JCW should have been. It's progress, but it's still a generation behind.
     
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    This would have been impressive if it was the power the GP II put down. :idea:
     
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    They better turn up the weak sauce if they expect to sell the JCW option at the JCW price level going against what the competition has to offer.....
     

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