Munich. No other city has motorsport so deeply rooted
in its history than Monte Carlo. MINI has endured tremendous success
within the principality, particularly in 1965, when the legendary Mini
Cooper S, driven by Timo Mäkinen and co-driver Paul Easter took
victory at the 1965 Monte Carlo Rally. At the time, the car was
praised for its innovative technology, elegant performance, and
agility under extreme weather conditions which MINI has been able to
replicate and modernize in the form of the new MINI 1965 Victory
Edition. This new edition creates a stylish statement and maintains
typical MINI craftmanship, following the foundations laid MINIs
illustrious rally history.
The MINI 1965 Victory Edition is offered across the MINI John Cooper
Works, MINI John Cooper Works Electric and MINI Cooper S models.
The MINI Cooper S variant is equipped with a 2.0 litre TwinPower
Turbo four-cylinder engine, which combines sporty agility with
everyday usability thanks to its 204 hp (150KW) and 300 Nm maximum
torque resulting a 0 to 100km/h speed of just 6.6 seconds. On the
other hand, the MINI John Cooper Works has an impressive 231 hp
(170KW) and a maximum torque of 380 Nm. It sprints from a standstill
to 100 km/h in just 6.1 seconds. Meanwhile the MINI John Cooper Works
Electric, impresses with an output up to 258 hp (190KW) and
accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in remarkable 5.9 seconds.
Exterior: a perfect blend of vintage and modern
design.
In homage to the legendary motorsports colors of
the 1960s, the 1965 Victory Edition impresses in Chili Red exterior
paintwork, which is accentuated by a white trim stripe extending from
bonnet to the roof and rear, enhancing the vehicle´s sportiness even
further. As an exclusive trademark of the edition, a white “52”
graphic adorns both sides of the vehicle – a reference to the number
of the original car displayed from 1965.
The roof is offered as a panoramic roof, or in Glaced which provides
an athletic and elegant contrast to the Chili Red body. The subtle
“1965” sticker on the C-pillar catches the eye and gracefully
emphasizes the historic year of victory. The 18-inch alloy wheels in
the JCW Lap Spoke 2-tone Design or the JCW Mastery Spoke black for the
all-electric MINI John Cooper Works not only give the vehicle a
dynamic appearance but also ensure optimum performance and safe
handling on a wide variety of road surfaces. Based on rally sport,
floating hubs and JCW valve painted in the specific color scheme and
set additional sporty accents.
Interior: sportiness and comfort combined.
On
entering the vehicle, the striking door sill showcase white “1965”-
writing on a red and black background immediately catch the eye and
bestow the cockpit with an exclusive look. In addition, each model of
the edition features a dedication on the inside of the door reflecting
information about the bygone rally.
The interior is based on the traditional JCW colour palette and the
familiar JCW-Trim. Finished in aracy anthracite and red, this
combination creates an elegant blend while also providing a sportive
contrast to the vehicle’s exterior paintwork. The edition-specific
details have been carefully selected to create a harmonious overall
effect. The 6 O´clock spoke of the sports steering wheel and the
storage box in the center of the console feature the “1965”-lettering
and thus become a subtle but impactful reference to the rich tradition
of MINI motorsports history. The racing number of the victorious
Cooper S from 1965 adorns the key cap of the exclusive edition, making
it a daily symbol of this historical success.
From March 2026, the MINI 1965 Victory Edition is available to be
purchased in all participating markets. In Europe, motorsports
enthusiasts can look forward to the edition available from July 2026 onwards.
In case of queries, please contact:
Corporate Communications
Julian Kisch, Press Spokesperson, Product
Communications MINI
Phone: +49-151-601-38072
E-mail: julian.kisch@mini.com
Micaela Sandstede, Head of Communications
MINI
Phone: +49-176-601-61611
E-mail: micaela.sandstede@bmw.de
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door: (WLTP combined: energy consumption
6,8-6,5l/100km; C02 emissions 154-147g/km; C02 class: E).
MINI John Cooper Works Electric: (WLTP combined: energy consumption
15,5-15,3 kwh/100km; C02 class: A).
MINI Cooper S 3-door: (WLTP combined: energy consumption:
6,7-6,1l/100km; C02 Emissions 150-138g/km; C02 class: E).