I’m not saying you won’t be able to get it, but there is a pretty good chance that it won’t be from MINIUSA. We discussed this last week during Woofcast #175 I believe.

I certainly hope MINIUSA proves me wrong. I personally would to see this come here and a series started.

If I had to guess, if you really wanted to buy one, you’ll be able to order it direct from the factory, pay the adjusted-for-US-dollars price (almost $100KUS) and have it shipped. Remember too that once it gets here, it won’t be street legal.

Here’s what was said in the earlier story:

Private customers not competing in the MINI Challenge series can expect deliveries of cars from June 2008. An order form for the car can be downloaded from 11 September 2007 at http://www.MINI.com/challenge-car and the expected price is €49,900 inc. VAT.

Where does it say that the cars won’t come to the US?

No, there isn’t going to be a USA Challenge “series” that I’m aware of; but until I hear otherwise, or they deny my application after Sept 11th, then I’m still planning on getting one

Maximum torque of 240 Newton-metres/192 lb-ft, in turn, is maintained consistently between 1,600 and 5,000 rpm, torque being further increased to 260 Nm/206 lb-ft by the overboost function …

210 bhp – check adjustable coil overs (Koni) – check LSD – check Racing brakes and pads (Stoptech w/ Hawk HT-10s) – check Lightweight alloy wheels (SSR 42mm offset) – check DOT R rated tires – check (mine are 235/40/17) Rollcage – check Recaro racing seat – check Schroth 6 point harness – check Curb weight with driver – check Aero body kit and big wing – no

In addition: Sad Arthur has adjustable rear sway bar, front sway bar, front and rear shock tower braces, adjustable camber plates, adjustable rear control arms.

After reading this, I’m much less keen in owning a Challenge car. It looks like I’ve already got one, albeit not so pretty. Call it the Wicked Stepsister.