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MINIs have a long history of racing, though most of the iconic hatch''s focus has been on its slot car-like handling than its prowess down the 1320. That''s set to change with the collaboration between MINI and ABF Performance to create the world''s quickest Cooper. How quick? In a taped performance for an upcoming episode of the show Pinks on Speed TV, the Cooper in question, which is an S model from 2002, scored a 10.48 second quarter-mile time while reaching a trap speed of 135 miles per hour. That''s seriously quick, especially for a car driven by the wrong wheels. Powering the beast is a 1.6-liter engine that''s had its stock supercharger thrown out in favor of one very large Garret turbocharger. A new computer from Motec keeps things running smoothly and allows the 650 horses to be unleashed to the front wheels.

Look for more coming in the near future from ABF, including some cool mods and parts at the SEMA Show in November. For some extra fun, watch this MINI run down a couple of hard-charging classic muscle cars on its way down the track after the break.

Those are some sick numbers for a MINI. I looked at one once at a local dealer and gave it the old tire kick. It rolled over three times. LOL.

10 second 1/4 mile times... Wow, that is sick

Wow, way to voice your own opinion Jason. Hey, which Auto Zone do you work at anyway? I''ve been meaning to ask.

pretty soon you can write a book on me. Stalker.


When is the madness going to stop, I guess I will be the better man and just stop falling for your jedi mind tricks. I am out of here[img]smileys/smiley14.gif[/img]

Alright!!!! By the way, I erased youp PM w/o reading it of course. I had a feeling it wasn''t another sappy apology. Good riddens.

Does this car always run 650 h.p or is that a high boost for a one race deal? I am just wondering if it is a real street car


nice picture and info. on the MINI