[nj335i]

A Mini Cooper S has great pickup from 0-80mph. The reason he stuck with you on the first run is because you were in the wrong gear, and he was likely in the meat of his powerband. The second run in 4th gear is more representative of what both cars are capable of when running WOT.

I have a 2007 Mini Cooper S (supercharged convertible) with an intake and 15% pulley, and it can easily outrun a stock RSX type S. The mods probably put the little beast at 210 crank hp? Haven't dynoed it, and probably never will. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd gear pull extremely well! Easily the most fun car to zip in and out of traffic in.