The MINI Cooper Pat Moss Edition Makes Its Debut On International Women's Day

MINI unveiled the Pat Moss Edition for the MINI 3-Door and 5-Door in honour of the late race car driver on International Women's Day. Patricia Ann Moss-Carlsson, born Patricia Ann Moss-Carlsson, was one of the most successful female rally drivers of all time.

Pat Moss holds three outright victories and seven podium finishes in international rallie and crowned European Ladies’ Rally Champion five times

Pat Moss was instrumental in MINI's first international rally victory in Monte Carlo in 1962. Her achievement, in which she and co-pilot Ann Wisdom set the fastest time on the 2,500-kilometer Tulip Rally, made her an overnight sensation in a male-dominated field. 

She would continue to defy the status quo, accumulating praise, adoration, and several more victories along the way.

The MINI Pat Moss Edition was also created to honour strong women who have helped shape the brand. Morgane Bavagnoli, the special edition's designer, stated that the design reflects both the brand's racing tradition and the personal histories of Pat Moss and Ann Wisdom, while also incorporating hallmark MINI traits such as the Multitone Roof.

“When there is already a strong story, as with the Pat Moss Edition, it is a pleasure to define the details, combine the elements that underline this story, choose the right colour combination and decide where to place the design features,” she said. There are tulip graphics littered discreetly all over the car, too.

Only 800 Pat Moss Editions are expected to be produced for the global market. It will be available in Cooper S or John Cooper Works trim, with paint options of Pepper White or Midnight Black metallic. Regardless of paint colour, the wing mirrors will be red, and the unique Multitone Roof is standard.

It has a Piano Black interior, a sports leather steering wheel with a tulip graphic, and an engine piston motif on the driver side. MINI Parking Assist and Active Cruise Control are standard features, and the car will be available with either a six-speed manual or an eight-speed sport automatic transmission.