Richard Cranium Posted July 2, 2010 Report Share Posted July 2, 2010 http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/mini-gets-v18-diesel-for-goodwood-2010-07-01 3,500bhp Mini for Goodwood If you have an 11-tonne problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find them - maybe you should see a shrink. Because if you ask engineering firm Cummins to fit a monster V18 diesel into an original Mini, they'll ruddy well do it. Set for a Goodwood showcase this weekend, this one-off nutjob comes with a built-in 11-tonne, 3,500bhp Cummins diesel engine, used in other such notable applications as mining industry dump trucks. Yes, dump trucks. When we say built-in, we really mean shoved on the back, because as you can quite clearly see the monster V18 diesel requires its own rather extensive undercarriage. In a biblical understatement, Steve Nendick from Cummins said: "It proved to be a bit tricky to fit under the bonnet, but our engineers came up with a more creative solution." The engine pumps out more than 10,000lb ft of torque and uses 12 turbochargers, and will likely do some minor damage to our planet's gravitational pull. This will result in the destruction of all things and the end of man. So pretty punchy, then. We'll be at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, which kicks off tomorrow. We've stuffed a TG staffer into a very special Porsche indeed... check back for more updates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tbutera2112 Posted July 2, 2010 Report Share Posted July 2, 2010 that is the most ridiculous thing i have ever seen lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unfunnyryan Posted July 2, 2010 Report Share Posted July 2, 2010 bitch does burnouts while idling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted July 2, 2010 Report Share Posted July 2, 2010 thats fuckin awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ansonivan Posted July 3, 2010 Report Share Posted July 3, 2010 I really like the idea but it looks immobile... which is sad. http://assets6.paultan.org/static/300610cummins-450x337.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flippy1974 Posted July 3, 2010 Report Share Posted July 3, 2010 wow ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted July 3, 2010 Report Share Posted July 3, 2010 No way it moves. That thing is mounted on a display stand. The front pulley doesn't even have a belt attached to it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tbutera2112 Posted July 3, 2010 Report Share Posted July 3, 2010 and what about a trans? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossle Posted July 3, 2010 Report Share Posted July 3, 2010 That is so stupid, I was like WTF. Come on there is no way that wheel/tire set up will hold that shit. Those tires are not even close to being rated high enough. Probably more of a hey come look at our new engine that we crammed a mini around. It's really cool, but just ridiculous lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex L. Posted July 3, 2010 Report Share Posted July 3, 2010 The turbos are as big as the wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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