modern day classic mini

[Censorious]

skyrover said:

A MINI

I 2nd that; a BMW Mini Cooper is an excellent comparison (only better IMHO)

Despite people saying that the R50 was huge, it really wasn't - it was only 20% larger in length, width and 3% in height.

[LuS1fer]

Censorious said:

I 2nd that; a BMW Mini Cooper is an excellent comparison (only better IMHO)

Despite people saying that the R50 was huge, it really wasn't - it was only 20% larger in length, width and 3% in height.

...and smaller inside.

[LukeR94]

LuS1fer said:

Censorious said:

I 2nd that; a BMW Mini Cooper is an excellent comparison (only better IMHO)

Despite people saying that the R50 was huge, it really wasn't - it was only 20% larger in length, width and 3% in height.

...and smaller inside.

I'd compromise a bit of space for the ability to survive a mere 40mph crash without turning into a ball of crumpled meat and metal.

[Censorious]

LukeR94 said:

LuS1fer said:

Censorious said:

I 2nd that; a BMW Mini Cooper is an excellent comparison (only better IMHO)

Despite people saying that the R50 was huge, it really wasn't - it was only 20% larger in length, width and 3% in height.

...and smaller inside.

I'd compromise a bit of space for the ability to survive a mere 40mph crash without turning into a ball of crumpled meat and metal.

Exactly; something had to give to make it compliant to crash reg's.

They are quite spacious in the front but cramped in the back.

[vx220]

Sort out the dinner plate dash and I would be there!

It's like a spitting image parody of the original mini dash

[vx220]

I guess I should have said equivalent to a sporty mini!

[LuS1fer]

vx220 said:

Sort out the dinner plate dash and I would be there!

It's like a spitting image parody of the original mini dash

Ah, but that is another nod to 60s nostalgia...

[5lab]

[white_goodman]

5lab said:

Forgot about these.

Suzuki Swift (Sport)?
Abarth 500?

The youngest examples of some of the cars suggested (AX GT, Charade GTti) are actually older than the youngest classic Minis!

[BaronVonVaderham]

Renaultsport Twingo 133

[vx220]

5lab said:

Saw one buzzing round at brands today

[Tannedbaldhead]

5lab said:

Well done that man.

[davepoth]

Truckosaurus said:

Suzuki Swift Sport.

About as close as you can get in a new car IMO.

[AndySpecD]

The classic Mini was small, handled well but the unique thing imo was that it was classless, it looked good in any situation and was driven by all sorts from a district nurse to a pop star.

Therefore, the closest modern day equivalent (other than a modern Mini which is too big imo) would be...


with the Abarth version being equivalent to the Cooper S.

[vx220]

5lab said:

Saw one buzzing round at brands today

[Rich1973]

Metro / Rover 100 with a 1.8 VVC fitted.
Lots of fun I am lead to believe

[greggy50]

The Fiat Seicento was always compared to the classic mini when released never driven one but they are a similar ethos.

Meant to be quite a laugh the 1.1 sporting

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iheko-roQfM

[greggy50]

The Fiat Seicento was always compared to the classic mini when released never driven one but they are a similar ethos.

Meant to be quite a laugh the 1.1 sporting

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iheko-roQfM

[Agent Orange]

Smart Fortwo. Brabus version if your want the Cooper.

[dirty boy]

My little brother has a classic mini with just about 90bhp...

It's a bloody good laugh!

No rust on his.

Yet.