New Delhi, Nov 5 (PTI) German luxury carmaker BMW on Thursday launched limited edition Mini John Cooper Works Hatch in India priced at Rs 46.9 lakh (ex-showroom).

The limited edition model is inspired by the Mini John Cooper Works GP and is offered as a completely built-up unit (CBU) and only 15 units are available and can be booked exclusively on shop.mini.in, BMW India said in a statement.

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Commenting on the launch, BMW Group India President Vikram Pawah said, “Mini John Cooper Works has always been in a league of its own with a unique combination of heritage, exclusivity and performance.

“Inspired by Mini's motorsport genes and legendary racing successes, Mini John Cooper Works GP Inspired Edition is a tribute to Mini John Cooper Works GP."

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The latest limited edition follows the footsteps of the 2006 and 2013 Mini John Cooper Works GP models, the company said.

It is powered by a 2-litre petrol engine and can accelerate to 100 km/h in 6.1 seconds.

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