New Delhi: MINI have officially launched the Cooper S Victory Edition in India today. The special edition MINI was launched in the country at the newly inaugurated MINI dealership in Jaipur. The car will be available in the country as a CBU, and can be booked at all MINI India authorised dealerships. Deliveries for this will start immediately. 

Monte Carlo has been a beacon in motorsport and has one of the richest histories to talk about when it comes to racing. MINI itself has enjoyed amazing success in the principality, with the highlight being 1965, when the legendary Mini Cooper S, with Timo Makinen at the wheel and Paul Easter as his co-driver, took victory at the 1965 Monte Carlo Rally. 

MINI Cooper S Victory Edition interior

What made the Mini Cooper S special back in the day?

Back in the day, it had received praise for being agile and having innovative technology and elegant performance, surviving under extreme weather situations, which MINI has managed to replicate and upgrade in the form of this new MINI Cooper S Victory Edition. This new edition retains its craftsmanship, following the foundations laid MINIs amazing history in rallying. MINI have give the Cooper S exclusive Chilli Red exterior paintwork, which is complemented with white trim stripe extending from the bonnet to the roof and rear.

Mr. Hardeep Singh Brar, President and CEO, BMW Group India, with the new MINI Cooper S Victory Edition

At the launch, Hardeep Singh Brar, President and CEO, BMW Group India, said,  “The new MINI Cooper S Victory Edition is a bold tribute to the legendary 1965 Monte Carlo Rally win, bringing a historic racing soul to modern Indian roads. This limited-run masterpiece captures the aesthetic essence of MINI’s competitive DNA, meticulously crafted for those who demand a drive that looks as iconic as it feels. We are thrilled to offer Indian enthusiasts a unique opportunity to own a piece of motorsport history, reimagined with bespoke styling that honours our championship heritage. This special edition is a visual celebration of our past and a testament to the timeless spirit of performance that defines the MINI brand today.”

The car gets a standard two-year warranty for unlimited kilometres. The 2 years 24×7 Road-Side Assistance on MINI Cooper S John Cooper Works Pack also makes a good case for itself, and the benefits are transferable along with ownership of the Cooper S. Service inclusive scheme begins at 3 yrs / 40,000 kms, and package extension is available up to 10 years / 1,00,000 kms. There is even an option to extend warranty benefits from the third year of ownership, and extendable up to a maximum of ten years.