minis arnt slow. i had a mini with a 1300cc engine. i hadnt had it long. so i didnt know alot about the car, i put my foot down and as i did the radio sht out of the dash board and my driving seat had me laying down on my back with my feet in the air. i crapped myself someone had decided the seat didnt need the front seat mount bolts and nuts..lol. gits.!!! i had to swing my feet to get upright and see where i was going. lucky i was on a straight road and there was a high curb that kept me on the road. :) Mini's are so cool.