The 1998 GT Edition

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the MINI 1998 GT Edition? +
  The MINI 1998 GT Edition is a limited-production special edition built on the MINI Cooper C 2 Door and finished with John Cooper Works styling and hardware throughout. It represents the newest entry in MINI's ongoing series of Icon Drops, designed to honor the brand's GT heritage while adding real performance upgrades on top of the standard Cooper C.
• Why is it called the 1998 GT Edition? +
  The name comes from its turbocharged 1,998cc engine, following the same naming approach used by earlier GT editions. The original 1275 GT took its name from a 1,275cc engine in 1969, and the 1499 GT continued that pattern years later, so the 1998 GT Edition simply carries the tradition forward with its own displacement.
• What engine and performance components does the MINI 1998 GT Edition have? +
  The 1998 GT Edition runs on a turbocharged 1,998cc engine matched to a 7-speed sport transmission with paddle shifters. JCW suspension and JCW brakes round out the performance package, giving the car hardware to match its styling rather than looks alone.
• Which John Cooper Works (JCW) components are included? +
  Standard JCW components on the 1998 GT Edition include JCW suspension, JCW brakes, JCW front, side, and rear winglets, JCW Sport Seats, and a three-spoke John Cooper Works heated steering wheel with 1998 GT badging. Together they bring genuine JCW character to a car built on the Cooper C platform.
• What makes the 1998 GT Edition different from a standard MINI Cooper C 2 Door? +
  Compared with a standard Cooper C 2 Door, the 1998 GT Edition adds JCW suspension, brakes, and aero winglets, an exclusive Midnight Black Metallic exterior, 17-inch JCW Sprint Spoke Black Wheels, and an upgraded JCW interior with exclusive GT badging. It's a limited-production edition, not a trim level offered across the standard Cooper C lineup.
• What exterior color and wheels does the 1998 GT Edition have? +
  The 1998 GT Edition is finished exclusively in Midnight Black Metallic and rides on 17-inch JCW Sprint Spoke Black Wheels. JCW front, side, and rear winglets complete the exterior aero package for a consistent look front to back.
• What exclusive interior features are included? +
  Inside, the 1998 GT Edition adds JCW Sport Seats in Black Vescin with Black Knit, a three-spoke John Cooper Works heated steering wheel with 1998 GT badging, GT-specific door sills and floor mats, and dedicated 1998 GT key fob covers and Miko Box. These details are unique to this edition and not found on a standard Cooper C.
• How does the 1998 GT Edition connect to the 1275 GT and 1499 GT? +
  The 1998 GT Edition is the third car in a GT lineage that started with the 1275 GT in 1969 and continued with the 1499 GT years later. Each edition is named for the engine that powers it, and each was built around the same idea: a compact MINI doesn't have to trade away real performance.
• When is the MINI 1998 GT Edition expected to arrive, and will it be available at MINI of Freeport? +
  The MINI 1998 GT Edition is expected to arrive in fall 2026 as a limited-production special edition. Contact MINI of Freeport for the latest availability and reservation information for our Long Island customers.
• How can I receive updates from MINI of Freeport about the 1998 GT Edition? +
  The easiest way to stay informed is to contact MINI of Freeport directly and ask to be added to our updates list for the 1998 GT Edition. Our team can share the latest information as it becomes available and answer any questions in the meantime.