MINI seems to be on a role with special editions recently and the Paddy Hopkirk Edition is the latest one on offer. This special one is limited to only 15 units for the Indian market and can be booked only through the MINI Online Shop.
Available as a three door hatch, the Paddy Hopkirk Edition is a tribute to the racing legend Patrick Hopkirk to drove the No. 37 Mini Cooper S to victory at the 1964 Monte Carlo Rally. Defying all odds, the 30-year-old rally driver (at the time) clinched the first of three victories at the Monte Carlo Rally. The story has gone down as a legend amongst rally car aficionados and the No. 37 is an iconic machine that the Northern Irish rally driver literally took to the limits and delivered a finish that is remembered to this day.
What MINI has to say about the Paddy Hopkirk Edition
Mr. Vikram Pawah, President, BMW Group India said, “The MINI Paddy Hopkirk Edition is a reflection of MINI’s challenger spirit and racing genes. It is a celebration of the ultimate MINI challenger moment – Paddy Hopkirk’s first Monte Carlo Rally victory in the classic Mini Cooper S. The winning streak at the Monte Carlo Rally continues to inspire MINI fans all over the world to this day. We are delighted to start the New Year with the launch of the MINI Paddy Hopkirk Edition, an icon of international motorsports history.”
MINI Paddy Hopkirk Edition – What you need to know
The MINI Paddy Hopkirk Edition draws its inspiration from the classic red MINI Cooper S driven by Paddy Hopkirk. The limited edition version comes finished in a Chilli Red paint scheme along with an Aspen White roof. It gets black mirror caps, 16 inch light alloys and a host of Black elements that include a piano black bonnet scoop, door handles and fuel filler cap. Exclusive features include a No.37 sticker on both sides, Paddy Hopkirk’s signature on the illuminated door sills, C-pillars, Cockpit Facia as well as on the bonnet. The bonnet also features a characteristic single strip and the 33EJB badging that points towards the legendary rally car from 1964.
Powering the limited edition MINI is a 2-litre 4-cylinder petrol engine with TwinPower Turbo Technology. It offers a peak output of 192 hp and a maximum torque of 280 Nm. The car does the 0-100km/h dash in just 6.7 seconds and the top speed is limited to 235 km/h. The engine is paired with a 7-speed Steptronic Sport Transmission with a double clutch and steering wheel paddles that allows for faster and smoother gear shifts.
MINI has equipped the car with multiple driving modes that allow the driver to set up the car to their liking. These include the MID mode, Sport mode and Green mode. As far as safety is concerned, the Paddy Hopkirk Edition comes with Front and Passenger Airbags, Brake Assist, 3-Point Seat Belts, Dynamic Stability Control, Crash Sensor, Anti-lock Braking System, Cornering Brake Control and Run-flat Indicator as standard.
The MINI Paddy Hopkirk Edition is available at an ex-showroom price of INR 41,70,000/-.