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MINI Challenge Race Car for Sale in the US

For all those wondering if and when any of the MINI Challenge cars would surface state-side, the answer is a resounding yes. But even better one of those cars is now for sale on eBay. However with a buy it now price of $64,000 it’s not what we would cal racing on a budget.

+ 2008 BMW Mini Works Challenge Race Car / eBay

Written By: Gabe




23 Comments

Craig Dec 29th, 2008 Link

If you paid a shop to make all the same modifications to a retail JCW I wonder how much that would cost?

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JonPD Dec 29th, 2008 Link

I would guess that 10-20k would likely be the base for this type of a overhaul. To build the exact same car I am guessing prices would spiral out of control.

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greg Dec 29th, 2008 Link

Hmmmm…..looks like a bargain when you consider it’s about the same price as the electric.

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Gerry Dec 29th, 2008 Link

Too bad there isn’t anywhere to race it and be competitive.

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lilcoopr Dec 29th, 2008 Link
Hmmmm…..looks like a bargain when you consider it’s about the same price as the electric.

Oh man, that’s a funny way of thinking of it!!

This car is not street-legal, though, right??

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lavardera Dec 29th, 2008 Link

I won’t tell

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Gabe Dec 29th, 2008 Link

Hmmmm…..looks like a bargain when you consider it’s about the same price as the electric.

Until you realize you can’t drive it on the street.

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C4 Dec 29th, 2008 Link

Lowering the R56’s stock ride height makes for a very substantial visual improvement, IMHO.

I wish MINI would apply some of the Challenge race car looks to their street legal breathen.

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r.burns Dec 29th, 2008 Link

…sur not the racing exhaust ;)

http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/12/16/its-official-mini-recalling-mcs-due-to-tail-pipe-burns/

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Brian Dec 29th, 2008 Link

Question, what part or parts of the JCW Challenge make it not street legal?
I imagine the slicks would be a problem, but those can be swapped out. What else?

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Dr Obnxs Dec 29th, 2008 Link

The VIN…. ;)

Matt

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r.burns Dec 29th, 2008 Link

The answer is on the MINI web site : only the John Cooper Works aerodynamic kit, strut brace, carbon gear knob and carbon handbrake lever

Even the wheels are specific, the R112 are not the Challenge’s wheels

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greg Dec 29th, 2008 Link

Do these come with shorten tail pipes? I wouldn’t want to burn myself while this sits in my garage.

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Ted Dec 29th, 2008 Link

“racing on a budget,”

Race cars are not cheap nor do you want it to be! This is not a car for the local auto x, it is a fully prepped race car. It is unfortunate that the only time you are glad you paid so much for a good car is when you walk awaybfrom the crash.

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grmpydude Dec 29th, 2008 Link

Good one Greg… ;-)

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RocketMini Dec 30th, 2008 Link

I rather buy this classic! – Classic Mini on Ebay

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RocketMini Dec 30th, 2008 Link

I do wish however, Mini would sale the spoiler…

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pbraun Dec 30th, 2008 Link

Even better would be a MINI Challenge USA Series of races in support of ALMS, Indy cars, or some other hot professional series.

That would make it real and give a possibility of actually racing it in competition, other than NASA or other track day events.

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veggivet Dec 31st, 2008 Link

Something tells me this car will not sell on eBay.

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Bill Jan 1st, 2009 Link

It appears the car was sold for $60k to the team that races Mini’s in the Grand Am Series.

‘rsstopper’ was the buyer. rsstopper is the team owner’s handle at NAM.

http://www.rsrmotorsports.com

It will be interesting to see what their plans are.

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veggivet Jan 1st, 2009 Link

Weird how the bidding went from 28k to 60k in one step.

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lavardera Jan 2nd, 2009 Link

would they be able to use this car in the series they are racing in? or will this mean they’ll now field a car in another category?

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