Mini launches a challenge to Porsche...

Mini has launched a challenge to Porsche on lands of Uncle Sam. In a video we discover James L. McDowell, vice president of Mini USA, inviting Detlev von Platen, Porsche counterpart, to a face-to-face on the Road Atlanta track. Date of confrontation: June 21 Porsche has not yet taken up the gauntlet.


The opponents are clearly advertised. On one side the Mini Cooper S and its 172 hp, 1215 g and 140 mph top speed. On the other Porsche 911 Carrera S 385 hp-strong, 1425 kg and 190 mph in v-max, for some data technical specifications.

In the video, James L. McDowell also reminders that he worked eight years at Porsche and has had 12 Porsche. He says: "There is no doubt that Porsche builds sports cars and Porsche builds fast cars. But there is something I do not know: a Mini can beat it a Porsche? ".

Gladiatorial combat? If he loses he agrees to wear a T-shirt in public indicating having suffered a defeat. In the case of a successful reverse the situation. And like any good duel, choice is left to the two bosses to determine their drivers. We wonder if Porsche will meet the challenge ...