Much loved Mini Challenge (Number 5) now up for sale. I've loved owning this car and it comes with great regret that my situation is forcing this sale. The car speaks for itself. I'm the second owner of the car and have maintained the meticulous upkeep the previous owner put in. Any questions please get in contact. Blurb.. An Extremely Rare 1 of 53 MINI John Cooper Works Challenge This is an amazing example of the MINI John Cooper Works (JCW) Challenge. This is a purist-focused version of the popular MINI Hatchback, and with only 53 being produced, it is one of the most sought after as well. But the MINI JCW Challenge, is not just a 'normal' JCW. The second part of its name comes from the MINI Challenge race series, which has supported the British Touring Car Championship since 2002. What this means for the JCW Challenge is that it is even more driver-focused than a regular JCW and has received various amendments to enhance the driving experience further. The car represents MINI's racing history and has been developed in collaboration with the official suppliers of the MINI Challenge race series, meaning this car has some subtle, yet important, differences to a regular JCW. The JCW Challenge comes in a distinctive White Silver colour, with a bespoke black graphics package. This, combined with the black 17" Team Dynamics alloy wheels, Nitron Adjustable Dampers, Mintex pads compliment the huge brake calipers to give brilliant stopping power and finally a Quaife ATB Limited-Slip Differential. With 228bhp and a top speed of 153mph, the JCW Challenge is more than happy to take on established performance cars around tracks or British B-roads. Most impressively, the 236lb ft of torque allows the car to accelerate across a wide range of the rev counter, giving you maximum performance when exiting corners and launching with a 6.1 second 0 to 62mph time. Michelin Pilot Sport 2 tyres and larger brakes enhance the experience further, but it is the raucous exhaust note that is released from the carbon-tipped bluetooth switchable JCW Pro exhaust that takes driver enjoyment to the next level. You still get the four seats you would get in a normal MINI Hatchback. It also comes with Air Conditioning, DAB, Rear Park Distance Control,Bluetooth, Cruise Control and Adaptive LED Headlights. When it was released, MINI announced that 100 JCW Challenges were set to be made. However, only 53 were ever produced, making it a rare collector's item.