CLUBMAN JCW DRIVE
We get behind the wheel of the new, more powerful Clubman John Cooper Works.

MARTINI R53 JCW
Packing an incredible spec with inspirational interior and exterior styling upgrades too!

F56 JCW BUYER’S GUIDE
Our top tips on what to look out for when purchasing the late-model hot hatch..

MINI 60 YEARS & IMM
Martyn takes part in a special 60 Years event
at Plant Oxford, before heading to the IMM, MINI IN THE PARK
Full report from the MITP show at its new
home at Mallory Park...

HEADER TANK FITTING: Cure a common R53 problem with our handy step-by-step guide, RALLYCROSS R53 : Serious motorsport machine ready to take
on the gruelling rallycross stages...

DRIVEN: COOPER SPORT: We get behind the wheel of the very latest F56 Cooper Sport models, PROJECT CARS: See what’s been going on with the Performance MINI projects this issue, R53 ON AIR:
You wouldn’t believe this sump-scraping Cooper S was a daily driver, but it is...

R55 CLUBMAN COOPER S: This 250bhp R55 is the perfect blend of
performance and practicality, CAFFEINE & MACHINE RUN: Members from Surrey New MINI enjoy an epic road trip to the petrolhead pub, BROOKLANDS MINI DAY: Full report from the awesome MINI event at
the birthplace of British motorsport...

FAST ROAD COOPER S: Gary Robinson may be in his sixties, but he’s still a kid at heart as his feisty R56 testifies!, MERSEY MINI CLUB: Members from Mersey MINI Club host their annual charity meet for Children in Need...

STYLED R53 ON AIR Super cool R53 wows crowds with its low-riding air suspension and subtle styling, 99 MODS FOR £99 Money tight? We’ve got a selection of budget tweaks that cost less than £99, TRACK-SPEC COOPER S Since her first time on circuit, Cleo Collins’ R53 has become increasingly track-focused...

FIT AN INDUCTION KIT: Step-by-step guide to fitting a Pipercross Arma kit to the F56 Cooper S, NEW SCHOOL COOPER S: Latest LCI F56 showcases how good the next crop of fast MINIs can really be, MARTYN’S MIND: What’s been bothering Martyn this issue...

TURBOS EXPLAINED: This issue we take a closer at the dark art of turbocharging and how it works, MINI CHALLENGE UPDATE: Motorsport action from Oulton Park and Brands Hatch MINI Festivals, CLUB LISTING: Full details for MINI owners clubs and
groups, plus upcoming events...

MARTYN BELIEVES WE SHOULD BE MORE LIKE THE EUROPEANS WHEN IT COMES TO OUR APPROACH TO MINIS: WHETHER IT’S OWNED BY BMW OR NOT, IF IT’S GOT A WINGED BADGE THEN IT’S A REAL MINI...

AFFORDABLE PERFORMANCE MINIS We show you how to get a performance MINI to suit your budget in our buyers’ guide 26 THE ORIGIN OF THE SPECIES MODDING: We showcase two rare Sound Packconverted JCW R50 Coopers. Owners Steve Moore and Harry Page are two very lucky people.

FIRST DRIVE: We drive the facelift Hatch
and Convertible models and give you our verdict on whether those subtle tweaks have improved them, MINI CHALLENGE: REPORT The latest from the
Hankook 24h, MINI CHALLENGE UK and MINI CHALLENGE ASIA series...

INSTRUCTOR’S RELIEF MODDING: Anthony Hudson had an urge for more power, and with an NoS kit and Manic tune, he’s certainly given it a boost 54 MINI YOURS CUSTOMISED PROFILE: Moving the notion of customisation to the next level, we find out about MINI Yours Customised, which allows owners to create their own personalised car parts.

MINI COOPER S WORKS 210 FIRST DRIVE: JCW PRO tweaks, including remap and Bluetooth exhaust, create one of the fastest fun MINIs - and we drove it! 26 GOING FOR GOLD MODDING: Cameron Block gives his R50 Cooper a unique look with a wide arch bodykit and gold highlights.

MINI FAMILY AFFAIR OWNING: Phil Wiggins started it, and now his wife and brother-in-law and his fiancée are all MINI owners.

MINI EMPIRE PEOPLE PROFILE: Steve Moore' story includes 13 MINIs and more to come..

PREPPING YOUR MINI FOR THE TRACK OWNING: Ever fancied getting out there? Lohen gives us its top tips for taking your car out on the circuit, HEAD TURNER MODDING: Brad Kitching was out to create something special with an R53 Cooper S and we reckon he’s succeeded

FRESH AIR FUN - OWNING Who doesn’t fancy a drop-top in summer? We find out what to look for if you’re buying a convertible.

INTERNATIONAL MINI MEET -  OWNING The venue was County Mayo, Ireland and we went along to enjoy this MINI celebration.

MINI GOES ELECTRIC! - FIRST DRIVE: We find out if the first hybrid MINI can keep up with the rest and more...

Project Cooper - Bushes and tyres for R50 rebuild.

Back from the dead - R56 write-off to Sussex Road & Race track day monster!

Tuned to perfection - AC Schnitzer's sweet JCW and more...

Dream machine - R53 Cooper S has the lows and the power.

Hands On Camber Fix - Find out how to fit adjustable rear arms.

Laser Blue R56 Cooper S and more...

FAMILY BUSINESS - A childhood around Minis led US-based Antonio Sapata to give this R53 a retro feel.

CLUBMAN JCW ALL4 - We take to the Alpine hairpins of Austria to see if this all-wheel range topper is the ultimate usable fast MINI and more...

CHOOSING NEW TYRES - Get the right ones with our guide

MINI VARIANTS BUYERS GUIDE - Just how many 2nd-gen MINIs are there? And what should you look for if you fancy buying one?

TENNESSEE TRACK - For Drew Boyt, turning his new Cooper S Clubman into the ultimate track car is a goal that’s within sight and more...

Club mates make great MINI mods!: R56 pair go for a new look.

Take the racing line: R53 gets quick.

Change it up: Pioneering mods don't stop on this F56 Cooper S...

Boosted Cooper S - Does R53's turbocharged performance make it the fastest ever?

In The Club - Earliest MINIs get together.

Take An Air-Ride - Bagged US Country man and more...

Get the green light - Troublesome 2002 R53 makes good after FIVE new engines.

New FORGE Intercooler - Lohen tests is on F56 Cooper S Challenge 210.

Lucky Number - Countryman WRC Edition goes large and more...

In the red! - R56 Cooper goes from engine blow-up to perfect project.

Mini one Diesel - Stance mods on a budget.

Get Bluetooth - You can have CDs too!

JCW Manual - Does changing gears yourself make that much difference? and more...

Need for speed! - One man's mission to build the fastest auto.

Mini Challenge at Snetterton - A great weekend of finals.

Air gets you low - Ground scraping R56 slammed and more...

Rat-look rebel - No more shiny paintwork for this R50 Cooper.

Yellow Peril 2008 Clubman - Minor mods, major impact.

Mini Challenge - Latest race reports and more...

Power Yes, it's a MINI with an M3 engine but how?, Just one shoot one thing led to another at 1320 MINI and more....

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