Those of you who love the ‘Mini’ there’s some good news waiting at Geneva for you. BMW’s MINI is launching two new ‘John Cooper’ models at next month’s auto show in Geneva. The car’s have been tweaked for more performance and come with select new interior appointments, each race bred model would serve as the basis for the ‘MINI CHALLENGE 2008′ race car.

On the lines of the three door MINI and the five door MINI Clubman, the heart of each model is a turbocharged 1.6 liter gasoline motor pumping out a meaty 207 bhp. Pedal to the metal, it should be good for a sprint to 60 mph in just under 6.5 seconds. Extra features include light alloys, upgraded suspension, a new performance exhaust system, and a modified 6 speed manual gearbox. On the looks department, the John Cooper Works models will be unique by their distinctive body kits and unique interiors. Rolling out at a base price of under $30,000 the John Coopers are likely to be hot sellers this summer.