Now i bet these minis would be fun!

[Boomy]

I know people slap V8's etc into them but i would quite fancy a blat in one of these.Always loved the original minis and this would be an interesting drive i'm sure.

http://www.caranddriver.com/article....umber=1

"....a claimed 220 horsepower. The Honda engine was originally for the Acura Integra Type R and was rated for 195 horsepower. But Mini Tec says better-breathing intake and exhaust systems add 25 ponies, and despite copious amounts of wheelspin, the VTEC Mini still scooted to 60 mph in 5.0 seconds."

[david.c]

Have seen one of these at Castle Coombe as well as a handfull of 2L VX powered motors. Very neat & very quick        

David

[Paul M]

I like the look of the Z Cars Conversion (Hayabusa in the back driving the rear wheels). Had a Mini 1275 GT years ago and would love something like this again

[david.c]

I like the look of the Z Cars Conversion (Hayabusa in the back driving the rear wheels). Had a Mini 1275 GT years ago and would love something like this again

I saw that at Stoneleigh Show, it was basically a Mini look body on a Z-cars chasis. Very impressive   and they had some great video clips showng of it in action      

Not cheap though    

David

[karlgurney]

Mmm very nice not cheap at all though.

I'm in the process of re-building a mini for the wife, Going Honda power but not the VTEC, 1.4 16v twin carb out of a old civic, about 90bhp which is a lot of a increase from the 998cc at 35bhp!!  If i can get the subframe to accept this engine it should be a direct swap for the 1.6 CRX engine in the future.  he he!!  

[fastcarl]

http://www.mini-performance.co.uk/Video%20Page.htm.

not as much fun as some of these though . . from 2005

carl