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French drivers Stéphane Peterhansel and Jean-Paul Cottret drove a
Mini Countryman to a class win at this year's
Dakar Rally, and to commemorate their win,
Mini has introduced a limited-volume car that will only be sold in France. The Mini
John Cooper Works Countryman ALL4 Dakar Winner 2013 might be a mouthful to say, but it's a fitting tribute to Peterhansel's eleventh Dakar win as this Countryman is painted to look like the rally car and only 11 will be sold in the Peterhansel's home country.
Sporting a similar green-over-matte-black paint scheme as the Dakar Countryman, the JCW Countryman ALL4 Dakar Winner 2013 also adds green accents to the full-length top and side stripes, the side marker lights and also contrasting stitching inside the cabin. Adding to the car's rally look, this special edition will also include the racers' number card on the front doors, Dakar decals on the front and rear and Peterhansel's signature on the hood. Grille-mounted rally lights, bright red brake calipers and unique 19-inch wheels with dark-painted inserts finish off the exterior design.
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Official: Mini celebrates racing success with John Cooper Works Countryman ALL4 Dakar
