It won't come as shocking news to any avid Winding Road reader to know that our love for the Mini Cooper hasn't dwindled throughout the car's lifespan. And while the current-generation Cooper has been with us for three years now, Mini has just recently upped the ante with its latest hotted-up offering, the John Cooper Works. Unlike in years past, the JCW treatment is not limited solely to the standard hardtop body -- the Clubman and Convertible Minis also benefit from the tuner treatment fresh off the assembly lines. We've just spent some time with the Cooper JCW and we're pleased. Very pleased.

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