Mini challenges Porsche!

ph03n!x · 20th June 2010, 04:23

Hun-Day has nothin to lose even if they lost this. But the Mini....!

bivin · 20th June 2010, 09:42

haha!! this is getting interesting!! then next the Chinese will step in with their BYDs!!

devarshi84 · 20th June 2010, 10:13

BMW should know that not everyday is a sunday in the marketing world. Now watch Mini try to run.

suhaas307 · 20th June 2010, 10:31

Hyundai has released a video where they challenge Mini to a race at Road Atlanta in July:

YouTube - Hyundai Challenges Mini to a race at Road Atlanta

arvi86 · 20th June 2010, 11:22

Now, it's a marketing triumph for Hyundai. Mini would be scratching it's heads now.

If they accept, they stand a chance of losing to the Hyundai Genesis Coupe which has matched the abilities and in some cases, beaten the likes of Mustang, Camaro & Challenger in quite a few comparison tests. If they don't accept, Hyundai would go gaga again in marketing that.

Mini has paid a price for challenging "Porsche", widely regarded as the company which makes the best handling cars in the world.

AyAn! · 20th June 2010, 13:01

The Genesis will leave the Cooper S to bite the dust,unless the whole thing is doctored in the Mini's favor.

Jayabusa · 20th June 2010, 13:04

What next, Mini vs Maini(Reva)?

Quote:

Originally Posted by ph03n!x

Hun-Day has nothin to lose even if they lost this. But the Mini....!

Hehe, exactly!

sandeepmdas · 20th June 2010, 13:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by AyAn!

The Genesis will leave the Cooper S to bite the dust,unless the whole thing is doctored in the Mini's favor.

Totally agree. I can't really understand why people are baying for H's blood?

ph03n!x · 20th June 2010, 15:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by sandeepmdas

Totally agree. I can't really understand why people are baying for H's blood?

What I meant was H does not have the baggage of the "Mini Cooper" tag to live up to. And hey, I drive a H too, and am proud of it!

Speedophile · 21st June 2010, 12:55

Interesting marketing gimmick by Mini....v impressed by the spirit displayed by both manufacturers

echo77 · 21st June 2010, 14:46

Things have backfired for Mini. First Porsche refused, now they have been challenged by Hyundai. Check this thread: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/intern...challenge.html

stanjohn123 · 21st June 2010, 18:54

Now i really want to hear Mini's response to the Hyundai's Challenge. Hyundai are also pretty serious,they trust the genesis coupe a lot. And why wouldn't they, it just beat almost all the powerhouse local brands in US, Mustang, Camaro and Challenger out of no where.

Oh man, what have Mini got themselves into ???

And Hyundai, way to go guys . You're rocking

theragingbull · 22nd June 2010, 19:55

In the over-hyped and ridiculous contrived "race" between the Mini Cooper and the Porsche 911, a victor has been crowned, and as you'd expect, despite creating a "track" at the infield of Road Atlanta designed to maximize the Mini's potential and neuter the high-speed prowess of the Porsche, the Cooper still lost the battle by a full two seconds.
Maybe Mini should've reconsidered Hyundai's offer...

Videos:

YouTube - Mini Cooper vs. Porsche 911 at Road Atlanta

YouTube - Brad Davis Interview

YouTube - Pre-Race Interview with Porsche Driver, Cory Friedman

stanjohn123 · 22nd June 2010, 20:44

Total damage = Mini Cooper. Guess they have to wear the t-shirt we lost to Porsche now ??

suhaas307 · 23rd June 2010, 20:37

I wonder what Mini have tried to prove here. They have lost by a good 2 seconds. For all you know, they're probably targeting existing Porsche owners who are looking for a good second car that they'd prefer to take to the shops.

20th June 2010, 04:23	#16
ph03n!x Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 2,564 Thanked: 5,956 Times	Hun-Day has nothin to lose even if they lost this. But the Mini....!
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20th June 2010, 09:42	#17
bivin BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: India Posts: 982 Thanked: 230 Times	haha!! this is getting interesting!! then next the Chinese will step in with their BYDs!!
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20th June 2010, 10:13	#18
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 211 Times View My Garage	BMW should know that not everyday is a sunday in the marketing world. Now watch Mini try to run.
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20th June 2010, 11:22	#20
arvi86 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,162 Thanked: 992 Times View My Garage	Now, it's a marketing triumph for Hyundai. Mini would be scratching it's heads now. If they accept, they stand a chance of losing to the Hyundai Genesis Coupe which has matched the abilities and in some cases, beaten the likes of Mustang, Camaro & Challenger in quite a few comparison tests. If they don't accept, Hyundai would go gaga again in marketing that. Mini has paid a price for challenging "Porsche", widely regarded as the company which makes the best handling cars in the world.
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20th June 2010, 13:01	#21
AyAn! Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Durgapur/Calcutta/Pune Posts: 2,169 Thanked: 869 Times	The Genesis will leave the Cooper S to bite the dust,unless the whole thing is doctored in the Mini's favor.
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21st June 2010, 12:55	#25
Speedophile BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 15 Thanked: 0 Times	Interesting marketing gimmick by Mini....v impressed by the spirit displayed by both manufacturers
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21st June 2010, 14:46	#26
echo77 BHPian Join Date: May 2010 Location: goa Posts: 359 Thanked: 116 Times View My Garage	Things have backfired for Mini. First Porsche refused, now they have been challenged by Hyundai. Check this thread: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/intern...challenge.html
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21st June 2010, 18:54	#27
stanjohn123 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: TN 75 Posts: 1,345 Thanked: 1,798 Times View My Garage	Dying to hear Mini's response Now i really want to hear Mini's response to the Hyundai's Challenge. Hyundai are also pretty serious,they trust the genesis coupe a lot. And why wouldn't they, it just beat almost all the powerhouse local brands in US, Mustang, Camaro and Challenger out of no where. Oh man, what have Mini got themselves into ??? And Hyundai, way to go guys . You're rocking
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22nd June 2010, 20:44	#29
stanjohn123 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: TN 75 Posts: 1,345 Thanked: 1,798 Times View My Garage	Colateral damage Total damage = Mini Cooper. Guess they have to wear the t-shirt we lost to Porsche now ??
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23rd June 2010, 20:37	#30
suhaas307 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 8,830 Thanked: 12,251 Times	I wonder what Mini have tried to prove here. They have lost by a good 2 seconds. For all you know, they're probably targeting existing Porsche owners who are looking for a good second car that they'd prefer to take to the shops.
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