What happens when you swap a Subaru WRX engine into a 1961 Mini Mark I? You create a street legal go-kart of course, and that is exactly what Steve from Australia did. The only original parts left from the Mini are its body and wiper motor, as everything else had to be replaced to ensure the WRX boxer engine could run smoothly.
There are no additional mods on the engine, aside from an upgraded top-mounted intercooler, but the turbocharged 2.5L 4-cylinder engine making 255 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque is plenty for a vehicle that weighs just over 2,000 pounds. Those familiar with the Mini Mark I know that it did not come standard with a sunroof, and the one you see on Steve’s vehicle was actually salvaged from a 2007-2013 MINI cooper.
LEGO Speed Champions 2 Fast 2 Furious Nissan Skyline GT-R (R34), Race Car Toy Model Building Kit,...
- Fast and Furious fans can relive thrilling moments from the 2 Fast 2 Furious movie with this LEGO Nissan Skyline GT-R (R34) model car building kit
- Inspired by the real-life version, the toy race car model features iconic stripes on the side, a wing at the back and a grille on the front
- LEGO Speed Champions and Fast and Furious fans will appreciate the impressive wheel arches and the nitro fuel canister on the passenger seat
