@ Fangio Man: I can't think of a better use for a high performance motorcycle engine than to put it under the hood of a tiny lightweight car like a Mini, that kind of power is just plain dangerous on only 2 wheels, on 4, just plain fun. :)

Austin Mini Cooper specs
Car type | Compact |
Curb weight | 605 kg (1334 lbs) |
Dimensions | 3.05 m (120 in) long, 1.41 m (56 in) wide, 1.34 m (53 in) high |
Wheelbase | 2.04 m (80 in) |
Introduced | 1964 |
Origin country | United Kingdom |
Views | 7k |
Submitted by | Davy13682 |
Powertrain specs
Displacement | 1.0 l (61 ci / 997 cc) |
Power | 56 ps (55 bhp / 41 kw) |
Torque | 72 Nm (53 lb-ft) |
Power / liter | 56 ps (55 hp) |
Power / weight | 92 ps (91 bhp) / t |
Torque / weight | 119 Nm (88 lb-ft) / t |
Transmission | 4 |
Layout | front engine, front wheel drive |
Mini Cooper competition


Fangio Man 11y ago
@Shaggy
I am glad that you like it. :D
I read you can order such a Mini with other motorcycle engines.
Even two engines in ONE car!


Fangio Man 11y ago
I saw a video with a 60´s Mini with Hayabusa engine.
The manufacturer is called Z-Cars.
It is (not) road legal, but it seems you could have much fun with it.
With the motorcycle engine it is a way lighter and a bit stronger.
An really interesting idea.
Here is the video:

