MINI 1965 Victory Edition honors Monte Carlo Rally-winning Cooper S with classic design
MINI is marking its 1965 Monte Carlo Rally triumph with a 1965 Victory Edition for the Cooper S, John Cooper Works, and John Cooper Works Electric.
- 1965
- 52
- 15.5 kWh/100 km
- 0 g/km
What Happened
MINI has unveiled the 1965 Victory Edition, a tribute to the Mini Cooper S that won the 1965 Monte Carlo Rally with Timo Mäkinen and Paul Easter. The special edition combines design elements of the historic winning car with modern MINI performance, the brand's hallmark go-kart feeling, and exclusive equipment. It is available for the MINI Cooper S, the MINI John Cooper Works, and the all-electric MINI John Cooper Works Electric.
- Chili Red paint finish with roof and mirror caps in Glazed White
- White stripe running across bonnet, roof, and rear
- Starting number 52
- '1965' lettering on the C-pillar
- Edition-specific wheel hub caps, valve caps, and 18-inch wheels
- Interior entry sills with '1965' lettering and a special dedication inside the door
Inside, the 1965 Victory Edition links directly to the historic rally success, with entry sills featuring '1965' lettering and a special dedication on the inside of the door. The edition also brings exclusive touches such as edition-specific wheel hub caps and valve caps. With this release, MINI provides new image material presenting the car as a sporty homage to the 1965 Monte Carlo Rally victory, for anyone keen to experience rally history, distinctive exterior design, and MINI driving pleasure.
- 6.7 l/100 km, 150 g/km CO2, class E
- 6.6 l/100 km, 149 g/km CO2, class E
- 15.5 kWh/100 km, 0 g/km CO2, class A
Why this matters
The special edition lets customers own a piece of MINI motorsport history, with design cues from the winning car including Chili Red paint, Glazed White roof, and starting number 52. By offering it on both combustion and electric models, MINI brings the heritage to buyers of the all-electric John Cooper Works Electric as well as traditional versions.
Terms in This Story
- WLTP
- Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicles Test Procedure; a standard for measuring fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
- C-pillar
- The rear-most roof support pillar of a car, connecting the roof to the body.
- Monte Carlo Rally
- An annual rally race held in the French Riviera region, one of the oldest and most prestigious in motorsport.
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