27/02/2026
Packing 300hp into a MINI Clubman isn’t about novelty — it’s about making som**hing unexpected work properly. This R55 has been comprehensively re-engineered, with a heavily modified turbo setup, uprated fuelling and bespoke engine management delivering serious pace in a practical shell.
Chassis and braking upgrades ensure the extra power doesn’t overwhelm the longer wheelbase, making it far more capable than its appearance suggests. It’s fast, functional and deeply misleading — exactly what a sleeper should be.
Would you expect a Clubman to move like this? Why do modded estates just seem 'better' than the usual hatches?
Engine: 1.6-litre turbocharged N14, block overbored by .05, custom 51mm K04 turbo from Turbo Lab of America, Turbosmart dual-port BOV, custom K&N air intake from DOS Design, Forge intercooler hoses, Helix intercooler, dual catch cans, NGK spark plugs, full custom exhaust with flame-burnt tips from CM Performance Exhaust, Manic Stage 3 tune by Lou at Prototype-R
Power & Torque: 298hp and 334lb ft
Transmission: Six-speed manual JCW L*D gearbox, Spec Stage 3 six-puck clutch
Suspension: Eibach springs, 26mm (front) and 20mm (rear) Eibach anti-roll bars, AEM strut brace
Brakes: Wilwood six-piston big brake kit (front), slotted discs all-around, EBC race pads, HEL stainless steel brake lines
Wheels & Tyres: 8×17” ET35 Avid1 AV6 bronze wheels with 235/40 Federal 595
RS-R tyres
Interior: Custom black suede headlining and black suede dash, custom three-pod A-pillar trim, Bride Zieg Lowmax racing bucket seats, JCW speedo and tach overlays in kph, custom black leather dash and door panel coverings with red stitching, suede-wrapped steering wheel
Exterior:
Pepper white, Laurel Sport Edition stripes, custom carbon front splitter by , Mk3 Ford Focus bonnet vents
