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The latest John Cooper Works Hardtop Mini is a monster for the road

The latest version of the John Cooper Works Hardtop Mini epitomises the beauty of a manual transmission with a super six speed box, says Hannah Elliot

The latest John Cooper Works Hardtop Mini is a monster for the road — Picture: Chris Tedesco/Courtesy of Mini North America

Sat, 19 Dec, 2015 - 00:00

Hannah Elliot

VERY few carmakers these days loan manual transmissions for review. Some, like Porsche, sell paddle shifters in such massive amounts that I’ll get lent its manual option only in something a little obscure, like its 911 Targa.

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