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12/29/2006

Fifth Gear: MINI Cooper GP vs. R/C Car

In this Fifth Gear segment, Vicki pits a MINI Cooper Works GP up against an R/C car. Which one comes out on top? Find out after the jump.

This entry was posted on 12/29/2006 3:00pm and is filed under Auto, Video .
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Psh, sore loser.
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Wow only 219 bhp with a supercharger and intercooler.... something's not right their.
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Fantastic ending... and setup so well! Ha!
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Ouch...that ending was a little harsh. I hope she had to pay for that.
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Bitch, he was the one with the electric car... I hate the Mini and I love my Smart.
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Great race and great ending! Shawn: I believe that the engine is only 1.6 liter, therefor the "low" horsepower. But im not sure, and im too lazy to look it up.
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all hail the r/c car!
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too much wheel spin. she does not know how to race
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No wonder the Mini lost, that girl was driving. Put The Stig behind the wheel and it's no contest.
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HPI touring car: $250+ USD modifications to susspension and drive train: $? USD Brushless motor system: $300 USD (estimate) Raceing batteies: $50 (estimate) tires and wheels: $120+ beating a mini on it's own course: priceless
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