MINI RELEASE SPORTYLOOKING GT

The latest special edition to join the MINI UK line-up celebrates the brand’s rich heritage with a nod to one of the best known sporty classic Minis of all time, the 1275 GT.

Available to order now, the 1499 GT recalls the entertaining drive, distinctive styling and low running costs of the 1969 original, which was one of the most affordable performance cars of its day.

The 1275 GT badging reflected the increased engine capacity over the standard 998cc Mini. The allnew MINI 1499 GT’S sporty styling pays homage to the original but with 100 bhp and 0-60mph in 10.1 seconds courtesy of its Twin Power Turbo three-cylinder engine, the 1499 GT will lag behind the Cooper, Cooper S and John Cooper Works models in a drag race.

The 1499 GT will be built in a limited production run of just 1,499 cars between November 2017 and February 2018.

There will be a choice of two colours, Pepper White or Midnight Black. In Midnight Black, the car gets distinctive gold 1499 GT side stripes. Pepper White models feature the same distinctive graphics, but in black.

Interior features include John Cooper Works Sports seats in Dinamica and leather and JCW badges, a JCW steering wheel in perforated leather with Chilli Red stitching and multi-function controls, cruise control, a Visual Boost radio with MINI Connected smartphone compatibility and Piano Black interior trim, along with Carbon Black interior details and an Anthracite headlining.

A sports suspension completes the MINI 1499 GT package, which also includes all of the standard equipment found on the MINI One Hatch. This includes features such as independent rear suspension, a six-speed manual gearbox with sportscar inspired rev matching technology, air conditioning and all-round disc brakes.