1985 Austin Mini Honda Vtec powered 1.8L

1985 VTEC powered Austin Mini
Allspeed engineering sub frame
ENGINE/TRANS: DYNO PROVEN 187WHP...yes at the wheels.
B18c4 block (ground up custom built to ITR specs) ~12.2:1 CR about 20k miles. compression is 1:275 2:275 3:273 4:275 all cyl have less than 5% leakage (all tests done on COLD motor)
CTR Cams with dual valve springs in mildly ported b16 head
CTR intake manifold
RMF header
S9B transmission with LSD/custom 3.7 FD/LS integra 5th gear swap (cruises 75mph @3200 rpm)
2.5" custom stainless exhaust with band clamp
SUSPENSION/BRAKES/WHEELS:
Protech coilovers all around (500lb springs front/120 rear)
Allspeed heavy duty drive shafts (400whp) with hd outer cv.
Adjustable (camber/caster arms) with super hd heim joints (34k lb)
Brand new steering rack
MG Metro 4 piston calipers with vented 8.4" brakes
13x7 VTO wheels
Electronics/ECU/FUEL:
Hondata S300 ECU
Walbro 240 in tank Fuel pump
Innovative PL2 AFR gauge/wideband
INTERIOR:
ALL new interior shipped from Newton Commercial in England including front, rear seats, carpet, headliner, door panels. This is how a mini interior should look.

AIR CONDITIONING uses Honda compressor/condenser.
DSN aluminum handle kit
custom made aluminum turn signal stalks

The dash is custom with SpeedHut Gps gauges

The brakes are controlled by a nice set of Wilwood hydraulic peddles

Exterior

The car was stripped down and repainted this winter in a beautiful viper red color with white top by a custom shop near me. The frontend in a one-off fiberglass unit that allows the use of the Honda VTEC with ease. The hood opens with 2 simple pins and the entire frontend can be removed in 30 minutes if you wish. The windshield and rear window were replaced with fresh glass from England as well

This is car is not perfect by darn near close it drives perfect due to the modern engine and upgraded suspension. This car has none of the bouncy effect that Mini’s are known for. The power to weight ratio of this car is incredible so I don’t suggest this for new drivers. It’s a hoot to drive but powerful too.