{"id":497339,"date":"2026-02-24T23:46:15","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T23:46:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/497339\/"},"modified":"2026-02-24T23:46:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T23:46:15","slug":"a-motorsport-legend-for-the-present-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/497339\/","title":{"rendered":"A motorsport legend for the present day."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n  Munich. \u00a0No other city has motorsport so deeply<br \/>\n  rooted in its history than Monte Carlo. MINI has endured tremendous<br \/>\n  success within the principality, particularly in 1965, when the<br \/>\n  legendary Mini Cooper S, driven by Timo M\u00e4kinen and co-driver Paul<br \/>\n  Easter took victory at the 1965 Monte Carlo Rally. At the time, the<br \/>\n  car was praised for its innovative technology, elegant performance,<br \/>\n  and agility under extreme weather conditions which MINI has been able<br \/>\n  to replicate and modernize in the form of the new MINI 1965 Victory<br \/>\n  Edition. This new edition creates a stylish statement and maintains<br \/>\n  typical MINI craftmanship, following the foundations laid by MINIs<br \/>\n  illustrious rally history.<\/p>\n<p>In the Canadian market, the MINI 1965 Victory Edition will be<br \/>\n  exclusively offered on the MINI John Cooper Works model. It is<br \/>\n  equipped with a 2.0 litre TwinPower Turbo four-cylinder engine and has<br \/>\n  an impressive 228 hp and a maximum 280 lb-ft of torque. It sprints<br \/>\n  from a standstill to 100 km\/h in just 6.1 seconds.<\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"inline-image\" businesskey=\"P90625067\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/P90625067-mini-jcw-1965-victory-edition-11-2025-2250px.jpg\" bigurl=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/P90625067-mini-jcw-1965-victory-edition-11-2025-2250px.jpg\" mobileurl=\"\" alt=\"MINI JCW 1965 Victory Edition. (02\/2026)\" width=\"230\" aspectratio=\"1.5\" downloadurl=\"https:\/\/mediapool.bmwgroup.com\/cache\/P9\/202511\/P90625067\/P90625067-mini-jcw-1965-victory-edition-11-2025-600px.jpg\" filesize=\"\" embargoenddatestr=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\n  Exterior: a perfect blend of vintage and modern<br \/>\n  design.<br \/>In homage to the legendary motorsports colors of<br \/>\n  the 1960s, the 1965 Victory Edition impresses in Chili Red exterior<br \/>\n  paintwork, which is accentuated by a white trim stripe extending from<br \/>\n  bonnet to the roof and rear, enhancing the vehicle\u2019s sportiness even<br \/>\n  further. As an exclusive trademark of the edition, a white \u201c52\u201d<br \/>\n  graphic adorns both sides of the vehicle \u2013 a reference to the number<br \/>\n  of the original car displayed from 1965.<\/p>\n<p>The roof and mirror caps are finished in white \u2013 not normally<br \/>\n  available on JCW models &#8211; which provides an athletic and elegant<br \/>\n  contrast to the Chili Red body. The subtle \u201c1965\u201d sticker on the<br \/>\n  C-pillar catches the eye and gracefully emphasizes the historic year<br \/>\n  of victory. The 18-inch alloy wheels in the JCW Lap Spoke 2-tone<br \/>\n  design not only give the vehicle a dynamic appearance but also ensure<br \/>\n  optimum performance and safe handling on a wide variety of road<br \/>\n  surfaces. Based on rally sport, floating centre wheel caps and JCW<br \/>\n  valve stem caps are painted in the specific colour scheme and set<br \/>\n  additional sporty accents.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"inline-image\" businesskey=\"P90625059\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/P90625059-mini-jcw-1965-victory-edition-11-2025-999px.jpg\" bigurl=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/P90625059-mini-jcw-1965-victory-edition-11-2025-999px.jpg\" mobileurl=\"\" alt=\"MINI JCW 1965 Victory Edition. (02\/2026)\" width=\"230\" aspectratio=\"0.6666249\" downloadurl=\"https:\/\/mediapool.bmwgroup.com\/cache\/P9\/202511\/P90625059\/P90625059-mini-jcw-1965-victory-edition-11-2025-600px.jpg\" filesize=\"\" embargoenddatestr=\"\"\/>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\n  Interior: sportiness and comfort combined.<br \/>On<br \/>\n  entering the vehicle, the striking door sills showcase a white \u201c1965\u201d<br \/>\n  on a red and black background, immediately catching the eye and<br \/>\n  bestowing the cockpit with an exclusive look. In addition, each<br \/>\n  vehicle features a dedication on the door jamb reflecting information<br \/>\n  about the bygone rally.<\/p>\n<p>The interior is based on the traditional JCW colour palette and the<br \/>\n  familiar JCW-Trim. Finished in a racy anthracite and red, this<br \/>\n  combination creates an elegant blend while also providing a sporty<br \/>\n  contrast to the vehicle\u2019s exterior paintwork. The edition-specific<br \/>\n  details have been carefully selected to create a harmonious overall<br \/>\n  effect. The 6 o\u2019clock spoke of the sports steering wheel and the<br \/>\n  storage box in the centre of the console feature the \u201c1965\u201d-lettering<br \/>\n  and thus become a subtle but impactful reference to the rich tradition<br \/>\n  of MINI motorsports history. The racing number of the victorious<br \/>\n  Cooper S from 1965 adorns the key cap of the exclusive edition, making<br \/>\n  it a daily symbol of this historical success.<\/p>\n<p>The MINI 1965 Victory Edition will be limited to 45 units in Canada<br \/>\n  in a single, well-equipped specification for $55,200 CAD and is<br \/>\n  expected to arrive at MINI Retailers in Canada in late Q1 2026 \/ early<br \/>\n  Q2 2026.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>-30-<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\n  BMW Group in Canada<\/p>\n<p>BMW Group Canada, based in Richmond Hill, Ontario, is a wholly owned<br \/>\n  subsidiary of BMW AG and is responsible for the distribution of BMW<br \/>\n  luxury performance automobiles, Sports Activity Vehicles, Motorcycles,<br \/>\n  and MINI.\u00a0 BMW Group Financial Services Canada is a division of BMW<br \/>\n  Group Canada and offers retail financing and leasing programs and<br \/>\n  protection products on new and pre-owned BMW and MINI automobiles, as<br \/>\n  well as retail financing for new and pre-owned BMW Motorcycles. A<br \/>\n  total network of 51 BMW automobile retail centres, 26 BMW motorcycle<br \/>\n  retailers, and 31 MINI retailers represents the BMW Group across the country.<\/p>\n<p>\n  \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\n  \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\n  For more information, please contact: <\/p>\n<p>Marc Belcourt<\/p>\n<p>Director, Corporate Communications<\/p>\n<p>BMW Group Canada<\/p>\n<p>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.press.bmwgroup.com\/canada\/article\/detail\/T0455768EN\/mailto:marc.belcourt@bmwgroup.ca\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">marc.belcourt@bmwgroup.ca<\/a><br \/>\n  \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Jean-Francois Taylor<\/p>\n<p>Product and Technology Manager, Corporate Communications<\/p>\n<p>BMW Group Canada<\/p>\n<p>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.press.bmwgroup.com\/canada\/article\/detail\/T0455768EN\/mailto:jean-francois.taylor@bmwgroup.ca\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">jean-francois.taylor@bmwgroup.ca<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Munich. \u00a0No other city has motorsport so deeply rooted in its history than Monte Carlo. 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