https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mini-1998-gt-edition-gets-jcw-brakes-and-looks-but-it-has-nothing-to-do-with-the-90sContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mini-1998-gt-edition-gets-jcw-brakes-and-looks-but-it-has-nothing-to-do-with-the-90shttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mini-1998-gt-edition-gets-jcw-brakes-and-looks-but-it-has-nothing-to-do-with-the-90s#u66754Sun, 13 Sep 2026 05:26:03 +0000Mini is releasing the 2027 1998 GT, a model that emphasizes handling and chassis performance over raw engine horsepower. The vehicle incorporates John Cooper Works (JCW) brakes and suspension to enhance driving dynamics. Despite the JCW-inspired hardware, the car does not match the power output of full JCW models. It is positioned as an accessible performance option with a price point below $40,000.Why it mattersThe 1998 GT name references the 1275 GT, a classic Mini known for focusing on agility rather than top speed. This new edition attempts to replicate that philosophy for a modern audienc