MINI Malaysia has officially unveiled two exclusive special edition models: the MINI 1965 Victory Edition and the MINI John Cooper Works GP Inspired Edition.
What is the MINI 1965 Victory Edition?
Built on the MINI John Cooper Works Electric platform, this edition commemorates the classic Mini Cooper S victory at the 1965 Monte Carlo Rally driven by Timo Mäkinen.
The electric motor outputs 190 kW (258 PS) and 350 Nm, powered by a 49.2-kWh battery pack. Performance figures include a 0-100 km/h time of 5.9 seconds and a top speed of 200 km/h. Under the WLTP test cycle, the MINI JCW EV returns up to 371 km.
AC charging goes up to 11-kW, while DC charging peaks at 95-kW. With DC fast charging, it takes 30 minutes to recharge from 10% to 80% state-of-charge (SoC).
Separating the MINI 1965 Victory Edition includes a Chili Red paintjob with a white trim stripe flowing from bonnet to rear. Said limited edition model also features the winning number “52” in white graphics on the doors and “1965” C-pillar decals. There’s also 18-inch JCW Mastery Spoke wheels finished in black.
Inside, the MINI 1965 Victory Edition gets bespoke door sills, a JCW anthracite and red racing cockpit, “1965” lettering on the steering wheel and center console, and a custom key cap bearing the historic racing number.
Tell me more about the MINI John Cooper Works GP Inspired Edition
Based on the internal combustion engine (ICE) MINI John Cooper Works, this limited edition serves as a direct tribute to the track-focused 2021 third-generation MINI GP.
Here, the 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine does 231 PS and 380 Nm, mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic that sends power to the front wheels. The century sprint is completed in just 6.1 seconds, before reaching a top speed of 250 km/h.
Visually, the Inspired Edition gets the signature Racing Grey metallic paint. There’s also the complete JCW Aero Kit, which includes a JCW Rear Spoiler and front, side, and rear JCW Winglets. GP-inspired exterior decals are applied to the bonnet, sides, and C-pillars. The wheels also receive specialized center wheel hub caps.
Stepping into the cabin, and you’re greeted by GP-themed entry sills, bespoke floor mats with unique piercing, and a dedicated GP-inspired key cap.
Benjamin Nagel, Managing Director of BMW Group Malaysia said, “MINI’s racing heritage is more than history – it is the foundation of everything that makes MINI special today. These special editions are our way of honouring that legacy while delivering it to customers who want their MINI to tell a story. Whether through the electric power of the MINI 1965 Victory Edition or the track-bred intensity of the MINI John Cooper Works GP Inspired Edition, we are offering something truly distinctive for enthusiasts who live and breathe motorsport passion.”
Prices start from:
- MINI 1965 Victory Edition: RM 230,888.00
- MINI GP Inspired Edition: RM 333,888.00
Adding on the 4-Year Extended Warranty and Service Package bumps the price up to:
- MINI 1965 Victory Edition: RM 237,188.00
- MINI GP Inspired Edition: RM 345,988.00
MINI John Cooper Works GP Inspired Edition Photo Gallery
MINI 1965 Victory Edition Photo Gallery
