Cars
MINI Victory Edition lands in PH
The Philippines has received its only allocation of the MINI 1965 Victory Edition, but the one-off model was already claimed before its official local launch.
Based on the MINI John Cooper Works, the special edition carries a retail price of P4.649 million. It pays tribute to MINI’s victory at the 1965 Monte Carlo Rally, where Timo Mäkinen and co-driver Paul Easter won aboard the classic Mini Cooper S.
The original rally car competed under number 52, which now appears as a large white graphic on both sides of the Victory Edition. Its Chili Red body also gets a white stripe that runs from the bonnet across the roof and down the rear.
A Glazed White roof, panoramic sunroof and 18-inch JCW Lap Spoke two-tone alloy wheels complete the exterior treatment. Floating center hubs and color-matched JCW tire valve caps add smaller references to the brand’s motorsport background. A “1965” marking on the C-pillar identifies the model as a commemorative edition.
The Victory Edition retains the performance hardware of the current MINI John Cooper Works. Its 2.0-liter TwinPower Turbo engine produces 231 horsepower and 380 Nm of torque, which goes to the front wheels through a seven-speed Steptronic transmission.
MINI claims a zero-to-100-kph time of 6.1 seconds and a top speed of 250 kph. Average fuel consumption is listed at 7.0 liters per 100 kilometers.
The cabin follows the traditional John Cooper Works color scheme with anthracite and red finishes. White “1965” lettering appears on the door sills, the lower spoke of the steering wheel and the center console storage box.
Each door also carries information about the historic rally victory. The key cap features the number 52, another reference to the winning Mini Cooper S.
“Winning in Monte Carlo in 1965 wasn’t just a victory, it was also a milestone that shaped MINI’s identity,” MINI Philippines president Willy Tee Ten said. He described the model as a combination of that racing history and the performance of a modern MINI.
The local distributor also confirmed that three more MINI special editions will arrive in the Philippines before the end of 2026.
