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The new Mini John Cooper Works Clubman gets its world premiere at Paris Motor Show next week and dealers are taking orders from today.

The new model is the most powerful Mini Clubman, with 231hp and 350 nm of torque, enabling a 0-62mph time of 6.3 seconds and a top speed of 148 mph.

The brand's ALL4 all-wheel drive system is fitted as standard, the car has the full John Cooper Works specification including upgraded suspension, braking, cooling, exterior styling and interior features, with new options including a new touch-screen Mini  Navigation XL

The car is priced at £29,345 on-the-road with the six-speed manual gearbox, and £30,945 with the eight-speed sports Steptronic transmission.

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