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Mini opens pre-bookings for limited-run Cooper S GP Inspired Edition

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2 min read5 May '26
Glenn NoronhaGlenn Noronha
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Mini Cooper S GP Inspired Edition front quarter static
Mini Cooper S GP Inspired Edition front
Mini Cooper S GP Inspired Edition C-pillar
Mini Cooper S GP Inspired Edition steering wheel

Mini India has commenced pre-bookings for the Cooper S GP Inspired Edition, which is based on the Cooper S JCW Pack and limited to 30 units. Pre-bookings can be made for Rs 1.5 lakh, and deliveries are set to start in May 2026 itself.

  1. Cooper S GP Inspired Edition gets an exclusive paint job and decals.
  2. Expected to be powered by the standard model’s 204hp 2.0 turbo-petrol engine.

Mini Cooper S GP Inspired Edition exterior and interior details 

Gets JCW Pack’s body kit along with distinct design elements

Mini opens pre-bookings for limited-run Cooper S GP Inspired Edition

On the outside, the Cooper S GP Inspired Edition is finished in an exclusive ‘Legend Grey’ shade with ‘Chilli Red’ paint for the roof and the outside rearview mirrors. Additionally, it gets decals with ‘GP Inspired’ branding on the sides, and its C-pillar features the serial number of the car made to signify its exclusivity. The front-end gets the JCW-spec headlights, grille and bumper. However, a red fabric tow hook and JCW-branded winglets on the sides of the bumper give it distinction. Additionally, the bonnet features a light grey and red stripe. The 17-inch JCW-spec rims here get red centre caps, unlike the black ones on the JCW Pack. 

Mini opens pre-bookings for limited-run Cooper S GP Inspired Edition

On the inside, the sport seats feature a unique red and black upholstery with a red stripe on the headrests. There's also JCW-branded inside door locks, a JCW-spec steering wheel, GP Inspired badging and an emblem showcasing the serial number of the vehicle.  

Mini Cooper S GP Inspired Edition powertrain and price

Gets the same 204hp petrol as the rest of its lineup

The GP Inspired Edition gets the same 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine as the rest of the Cooper S lineup, which delivers 204hp and 300Nm of torque, mated to a 7-speed DCT gearbox. It also gets a claimed 0-100kph time of 6.6 seconds, like the standard model. Thanks to its exclusivity, the Cooper S GP Inspired Edition could be priced higher than the Cooper S JCW Pack, which is priced at Rs 55 lakh.

All prices are ex-showroom, India.

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