MINI HAS TODAY announced the showroom launch of the MINI John Cooper Works Cabrio.

The turbocharged drop-top is not just the third model in the John Cooper Works range, but the brand's fastest convertible, capable of storming to 100km/h in 6.9 seconds.

MINI claims the John Cooper Works Cabrio - first unveiled at this year's Geneva Motor Show - is one of the quickest-accelerating convertibles available in the sub-$100,000 bracket.

Power is provided by the same 155kW turbocharged inline four used by the MINI John Cooper Works and MINI John Cooper Works Clubman, with an 'overboost' function unlocking a full 280Nm of torque.

Like the rest of the MINI JCW range, power is sent to the front wheels via a strengthened six-speed manual gearbox.

Sports suspension, an electronic limited-slip system, traction control and stability control assist the JCW Cabrio's on-road performance.

The MINI JCW Cabrio features sports seats trimmed in fabric and leather, piano black dash trim, climate control, a Harmon Kardon audio system, 17-inch lightweight alloy wheels, tinted windows and MINI's trademark bonnet stripes.

Being a Cabrio, MINI's newest addition is fitted with the "Always Open" timer - a device which logs the amount of time spent with the roof down.

Although positioned as a performance model within MINI's lineup, the John Cooper Works Cabrio boasts an admirable fuel consumption rating of 7.1 litres per 100km.

Starting from $56,900 before on-road costs, the 2010 MINI John Cooper Works is available now.

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  Jess says,
  3 years ago

  I do like the JCW Mini range but they are just way way way overpriced! BMW Australia are greedy ba$%^&ds when it comes to Mini pricing. Greek-British designer of the original MINI Alec Issigonis would be turning in his grave with the BMW pricing and pricing out of the market of the common folk for this car.