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Video: Ring Mini vs Porsche

Ring Mini is a Mini Estate, just like FrankenMini, power is provided by an Acura Integra Type R engine (197hp) driving the front wheels (FrankenMini is rear wheel drive). Brakes are Honda, springs are replaced with Spax. Aside from that the Ring Mini is mostly stock, unlike FrankenMini which is entirely tube frame. The video is a perfect example of Colin Chapman's "lighter is better" philosophy. The video shows the Ring Mini taking on a new Cooper S and a Porsche 911. Here's a comparison of the Ring Mini to FrankenMini:

Ring Mini vs FrankenMini
Hp: 197 vs 140
Weight: 1719lbs vs 1400lbs
Drive: FWD vs RWD
Pounds per HP: 8.7 vs 10

I'm looking at needing 20hp to match the power:weight ratio of Ring Mini. The video shows me (and others) the potential that FrankenMini has once he's sorted. I really can't wait to get him to the track in place of just autocross.

Here is a link to the video.

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Published at 12:24:48, Monday, 14.05.07

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