Absolutely correct, Will, I don't have any doubts that the MINI will be a
faster Solo II car than any stock Neon. Consider the inherent handling
characteristics of a 12ft long, 5ft wide car with wheels all the way out at
the corners, PLUS 80% of the 155+ torque coming in at 2500rpm.
I don't think any luck shall be needed...
----- Original Message -----
From: "Will Kalman" <will@kalman.org>
To: "!Team dot net" <autox@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, November 09, 2001 12:13 PM
Subject: Re: The new MINI
> Note that 163HP isn't like Civic Si VTEC top-end 160HP horsepower, being
> supercharged it will have a much wider torque curve - much more applicable
> to autocross.
>
> Will Kalman
> '91 Escort GT
> CSCC #232 STS
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Linnhoff, Eric" <elinnhoff@smmc.saint-lukes.org>
> To: <brandon.fetch@ey.com>; "'autox'" <autox@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Friday, November 09, 2001 8:32 AM
> Subject: RE: The new MINI
>
>
> > Well, compared to the 1st gen Neons, don't hold your breath too long.
The
> > new Minis are supposed to be over 2400# and even the hot rod version S
> > doesn't have _that_ much more power. Now as to refinement, it had
better
> > have more since it costs a bloody lot more.
> >
> > Good luck keeping up with our cheap grocery getters. :^P
> >
> > Eric Linnhoff in KC
> > 1998 Dodge Neon R/T (see-dan)
> > STS #69 TLS #13
> > knuckledragger@kcweb.net
> > http://www.geocities.com/eric10mm/KnuckleDragger
> > -----Original Message-----
> > Not on a list yet, but plan to be once a dealer is announced here in TX.
> >
> > Driving a Neon now, I can't wait for more HP and less weight!
> >
> > :-)
> >
> > Brandon
> >
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