Mini Cooper S vs Porsche 911 Carrera S

[Skwinty]

So the Ceo of Mini USA challenged Porsche to a race at Road Atlanta.
Porsche declined the offer saying Mini should rather come to Le Mans or Sebring etc.

Pity as it would have been entertaining.

Found this video of a Cooper S doing some laps at Road Atlanta.
(big file about 18 megs)

http://www.skippyforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5255

 

[Hellas]

Makes sense to save face. Know when you are a sprinter or a long distance athlete...

 

[Skwinty]

Well the race took place without Porsche. Mini bought a 911 Carrera and a special course was laid out which gave advantage and disadvantage to both cars.

The Porsche beat the Mini by 2 seconds.:clap:

Was not a spectacular race, but Mini pointed out that the 2 seconds would cost about US$ 80,000. The difference in price between a stock
Mini and Porsche 911. imp:

http://www.carsession.com/car-news/...rsche-911-carrera-s-in-road-atlanta-race.html

 

[veridico]

There is more than 2 seconds between a porsche and a mini, I love both cars, and both have fantastic looks. The porsche just looks $80k better, sounds $80k better, feels $80k better, and is a porsche, which are known for extremely high quality interiors and exteriors.

All that being said, the mini is a superb car for the price.

 

[Skwinty]

There is more than 2 seconds between a porsche and a mini, I love both cars, and both have fantastic looks. The porsche just looks $80k better, sounds $80k better, feels $80k better, and is a porsche, which are known for extremely high quality interiors and exteriors.

All that being said, the mini is a superb car for the price.

No argument there for sure.
If I could afford a 911, it would be in my garage.
As I can't, the Mini is my choice for a fun, cheeky and performance car.

Love it to bits. :wub:

 

[dvst8]

There is more than 2 seconds between a porsche and a mini, I love both cars, and both have fantastic looks. The porsche just looks $80k better, sounds $80k better, feels $80k better, and is a porsche, which are known for extremely high quality interiors and exteriors.

All that being said, the mini is a superb car for the price.

I agree even if the Mini was 2 seconds quicker.

Hell, I know of Golf 1's that would strap a Porsche but they still a Golf 1. Quicker is not always better.

:thumbsup:

 

[Spy007]

Verdico $80k +$80k+$80k=240K Lol but agree fast is not always a seller. Looks, feel, history etc.

I love Ferrari and in my mind the closest I can get with my budget is BMW. So there is proof that BMW + Spy007 income = Ferrari.

 

[Cooper]

they could of at least used the Factory R56 JCW with the Aerodynamic kit on :hammerhead: