{"id":146017,"date":"2026-03-23T19:43:42","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T01:13:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=146017"},"modified":"2026-03-23T19:43:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T01:13:42","slug":"mini-cooper-s-1965-victory-edition-enters-indian-market-booking-started","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=146017","title":{"rendered":"Mini Cooper S 1965 Victory Edition enters Indian market, booking started"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>Mini brand under BMW Group has started pre-booking of its new special edition car Mini Cooper S 1965 Victory Edition in India. This limited edition model has become available for booking from 12:30 pm on 27 February 2026. This car is based on the Mini Cooper S JCW Pack and will be available in limited numbers in India.<\/p>\n<p>This edition pays tribute to the historic victory of the Mini Cooper S at the Monte Carlo Rally in 1965, where Finnish driver Timo M\u00e4kinen and co-driver Paul Easter won with car number 52. This special edition car is known for its unique design and features. Let us know how special it is.<\/p>\n<h2>Design and interior<\/h2>\n<p>The exterior gets a Chilli Red paint scheme, with a white stripe extending from the bonnet to the roof and rear. The doors and rear pillars sport white &#8217;52&#8217; decals with a racetrack pattern. White or black roof is available as an option, which also includes a twin-pane sunroof. The car gets dual-tone 18-inch alloy wheels, twin-bubble rear spoiler, central tailpipe and red &#8216;1965 Victory Edition&#8217; marking below the rear windscreen. The JCW pack includes John Cooper Works badges, blacked-out Mini badges and gloss-black trim.<\/p>\n<p>Talking about the interior, it is modern and sporty. &#8216;1965 Victory Edition&#8217; branding on the door sills, door commemorations commemorating drivers Timo M\u00e4kinen and Paul Easter, leather-wrapped sports steering wheel with multi-coloured 6 o&#8217;clock markings and &#8216;1965&#8217; emblem. There is a commemorative emblem on the center storage lid, fabric-like upholstery and a hoop opener. The key fob is in black finish with &#8217;52&#8217; insignia. Apart from this, the black seats have features like red contrast stitching, panoramic sunroof, circular OLED touchscreen, head-up display, 360-degree camera, wireless charging and heated seats.<\/p>\n<h3>Engine and Performance<\/h3>\n<p>In terms of performance, this car is equipped with a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol four-cylinder engine, which generates 204 hp and 300 Nm torque. It transfers power to the front wheels through a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. The speed of 0 to 100 km\/h is achieved in just 6.6 seconds, while the top speed is around 240 km\/h.<\/p>\n<h3>Price and booking details<\/h3>\n<p>Pricing details have not been announced yet, but the standard Mini Cooper S two-door JCW trim starts at Rs 55.15 lakh (ex-showroom). Being a limited-run edition, it will be priced premium over the John Cooper Works model. Interested customers can contact the nearest authorized Mini dealership. Mini has 16 authorized dealerships in India.<\/p>\n<p>This car is perfect for those who want more than just driving, they want a piece of motorsport history. This edition of Mini brings the brand&#8217;s competitive DNA to modern Indian roads. More details will be revealed as the launch date gets closer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hindi.news18.com\/news\/auto\/cars-mini-cooper-s-1965-victory-edition-pre-booking-starts-in-india-ws-l-10226165.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mini brand under BMW Group has started pre-booking of its new special edition car Mini Cooper S 1965 Victory Edition in India. This limited edition model has become available for booking from 12:30 pm on 27 February 2026. 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