MCS/JCW 1 Of 15 Under The Radar Performance Cars

Motor Trend includes the MINI Cooper S and JCW as one of its 15 performance cars that "fly under the radar." It says:

Just because subcompact cars usually look cute and adorable doesn’t mean they’re not packing a good dose of firepower. In the case of the Mini Cooper S and its more powerful JCW sibling, you’ve got anywhere from 189 to 228 hp and 206 to 236 lb-ft of torque on tap on a diminutive hatchback complemented by a chassis that can easily make winding roads beg for mercy.