A MANUAL only special edition of the high performance MINI John Cooper Works is to be produced with a run of 999 models of which only 150 will be for the UK.

Priced from £39,600, the 1to6 Edition is targeting motoring purists who relish manual gearboxes and the performance they offer.

Powered by a John Cooper Works four-cylinder petrol engine with MINI TwinPower Turbo Technology, delivering 231 hp, the limited run model accelerates from 0-62 mph in just 6.3 seconds.

The 1to6 Edition is finished in black metallic paint with a piano black exterior trim, black 18-inch alloy wheels and darkened rear glass.

An edition-specific centre-running bonnet stripe - featuring a repeated manual transmission graphic - spans the length of the vehicle. 1to6 Edition badging is on the rear pillar, side scuttles and at the rear of the vehicle.

Inside, the same emblem decorates the door sills, floor mats and features on the lower spoke of the Nappa leather sports steering wheel, whilst a 3D embossed variant is etched into passenger side trim using a subtle tone-on-tone design. "One of 999" lettering - also embossed - is to the left of the steering wheel and printed on panoramic sunroof.

Red accents are also included throughout the cockpit, including the leather stitching on the gear shift, ambient lighting and the glowing bezel surrounding the central instrument.

The edition is rounded off by a special key cap embellished with the 1to6 logo-design.

The 1to6 Edition is also fitted with heated front seats, electric folding door mirrors, comfort access, driving assistance, ambient lighting, reversing camera and parking assistant including front and rear park distance control.

Standard technology includes an 8.8-inch touch display with MINI Navigation System, Apple Carplay, wireless charging, head-up display, a Harman Kardon Surround Sound system and a digital dashboard.