Ford Mustang V8 v Hayabusa-powered Mini: DRAG RACE

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Get ready for one of our weirdest drag races yet!
Mat’s rolled up to the start line in a Ford Mustang. It’s been lent to him by Clive Sutton, and its 5-litre naturally-aspirated V8 has been tuned to increase the power from 450hp to 490hp. It also produces 530Nm of torque and tips the scales at 1,730kg. As you would expect, it’s also rear-wheel-drive only.
Alongside him is another rear-wheel-drive car, but this is no ordinary car! It’s a classic Mini which has had its regular engine swapped with one from a Suzuki Hayabusa motorbike! As a result, this little Mini can produce 180hp & 150Nm! It’s super light as well, weighing in at just 500kg!
So what do you think will happen here - will the Mustang power to victory? Or will the super light Mini snatch it? There’s only one way to find out - LET’S RACE!
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[@okithdesilva129]

This Hayabusa-powered Mini is absolutely insane and nuts! Thank you so much Mike for coming to this insane drag race with your insane Hayabusa-powered Mini!

[@gower67]

I really enjoyed myself, it was a close race.👍

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@gower67 me too enjoyed this drag race, GOWER 67. 🙏

[@BoyeeSmudger]

Think this is nuts, check out project binky...

[@gower67]

@@BoyeeSmudger yeah those guys ate awesome👍

[@elmatador4759]

@@gower67 A small 50shot of n2o would have you lengths out in front of that Mustank

[@Trendyflute]

This channel is SO GOOD at wrapping 90 seconds of content up in 4 minutes of commercial. (Yeah that's a back-handed compliment)

[@fatso8437]

you need to install ad-blockers - no youtube adds ever (unless embedded in the clip)

[@futeditzs2482]

Imagine if Mr Bean drove that mini, the series would be even more fun 😂

[@alantryhard8632]

Removing teddy from the trunk would lose some weight..

[@fat4ll]

Yeah get Rowan to drive it haha

[@liammanuel1016]

Yech can sit at the back seat and steer with his legs‼️🤣🤣🤣

[@C.Fecteau-AU-MJ13]

The Reliant Robin would never see which way he went.

[@mrbeeoutdoors3213]

Given the speed and acceleration of it, I'd imagine the series wouldn't get past episode 1...

[@catnapwat]

Imagine paying £3600 for 40bhp.

[@skyhighsunlight]

Imagine paying this much for a whole car today.

[@fatbelly27]

The power to weight ratio of the mini is impressive but it has the aerodynamics of a brick moving sideways

[@chrishart8548]

Also power to weight doesn't = top speed. Good for acceleration though. Top speed requires horsepower.

[@nelsonmarques1334]

Power to weight only matters on the lower speed acceleration. Top speed power and aerodynamics are the key.

[@nikodaq]

@@chrishart8548 wrong

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@chrishart8548 yep.

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@nelsonmarques1334 Nelson Marques, power to weight ratio could be also the key.

[@kikolegaspi8474]

That Mini-Hayabusa though... 😱 It's sounds very GOOD! 💯

[@adada.shov1812]

That Mini is a really Engineering Masterprice.The owner of that car is actually done really good job in that car

[@mr_loza0733]

Better thank Mr bean

[@Japplesnap]

Except for the brakes.

[@nadiaelderbas8515]

Bottle cap brakes though

[@4idied._]

That car is made from a japan maybe😂 because the sound of engine is similar with nissan gtr

[@Bijiketapang001]

@@4idied._ not even close mate

[@AngryMonkeyza]

That mini is spinning in every gear, such a sick build!

[@BuzzTec]

Mini pickup is crazy, it needs a turbo and bigger brakes!!

[@lowan3257]

Can't put much bigger brakes in these small wheel lol

[@mariussteenangell5262]

​@@lowan3257 *cough* inboard brakes *cough*

[@jurinout8665]

I think he saved the tires, you can stop it quicker even with these brakes!

[@lowan3257]

@@mariussteenangell5262 yeah, but not very easy to do + the maintenance and brakes cooling

[@tamilturbo2647]

Maybe the Kawasaki's h2r engine

[@joshlabe2929]

Brilliant video. I would love to know how that mini really drive, being so powerful and light. Also, using a drone to get an aerial view of the drag race would be great!

[@deanosaur808]

It's a race spec mini, not ideal for everyday use. There are more powerful minis that are more road friendly and still a haven the engine up front 😉

[@elikajohnson2176]

The braking of the mini is like "Oh, I never knew you wanted me to stop"😂...

[@purwantiallan5089]

This Mini 600bhp is amazing to drive. Wish he could use it in circuits.

[@greatbritannialine]

@@purwantiallan5089 It's not 600hp, it's 180hp

[@wabillion]

It's small, if he over stepped on the break, it might lead to something else

[@deanosaur808]

I don't think he even tried to brake 🤷

[@soundsheavenly]

Nice one as always. I'm waiting for a CarWow T-shirt that says "So then, what exactly happened?" 🤣

[@Wrrgo]

That would be literally awesome if you could bring Rowan Atkinson to race in Mini

[@markfox1545]

Intelligent people are laughing at you when you add the word literally to everything you say.

[@masterxyr]

@@markfox1545 putting others down who are not being negative is the only laughable thing here

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@markfox1545 Mick Schumacher should try this Mini also.

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@masterxyr yes. 😂😂😂

[@Defy_Convention]

@@markfox1545 the kids these days love to say "literally" "I mean" and while speaking "like" a lot, it's the future

[@w3bgrafix]

Wanna see these two on a circuit and how they two perform on curves bends etc.

[@examinerian]

That Mini is 👌 - the colour and Minilite alloys seal that deal! Obviously loud as the apocalypse inside, though, otherwise you'd have used radios to start the rolling races. Well done!

[@gower67]

I wasn't quite ready for the brake test😂😂

[@Yashuop]

Your consistency and quality of content never disappoints!

[@playerx7061]

Yaha bhi agya 😏

[@ismobhai9519]

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[@joyroy366]

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[@Jefe_Wis]

1:28 Sound Check 2:17 Drag Race 3:43 Rolling Race 4:44 Brake Test

[@Ked778]

@@playerx7061 subscriber bot wala😂

[@shashvatlakhanpal]

Awesome line up. Would be fun if the Mini could do a wheelie too !!

[@okithdesilva129]

The way how the Mini launches is absolutely insane! It launches in the same way that the insane Suzuki Hayabusa launch! I love this Mini!

[@gower67]

Thank you.💚

[@351clevelandmodifiedmotor4]

because it's 500kg , they have to put a different engine into a mini to get it to compete against a factory mustang and yet the mustang beat the Hayabusa 500kg mini , and look at the mini compared to the mustang omfg it's a old little pile of poo

[@deanosaur808]

@351clevelandmodifiedmotor4 1 grow up! The mini wasn't modified to compete with the much newer Mustang 🙄 500bhp minis exist and can complete with mush more powerful cars 😉

[@devil2jz500]

I’m building a 1970 Honda Z600 kei car (Japanese Mini) with an AWD K24 turbo engine. About 700kg and 700HP AWD. I can’t wait to have it on the road!

[@KARTIK-cy2pg]

Now Mr bean have proud on him 😂

[@Benvos]

That mini is going to be so fun to drive, because it’s power is totally useable on the roads where it’s not about top end.

[@ultraguy8771]

A carwow video shorter than 8 minutes? Now that's something I haven't seen in a long time.

[@purwantiallan5089]

Rare to see Carwow video got this short.

[@peterherrington3300]

Good news . Less talking from the wanka presenter

[@blankmedia01]

This is literally the slowest race I've seen on this channel excluding the trucks Hahaha 😆

[@PPedroFernandes]

Oh how I'd love to see that car with the engine from an H2R... Imagine that little thing with 300 HP

[@SB-vb8ch]

Or just supercharge / turbo the Hayabusa engine...difficult not to get 300bhp & more torque due to the 30% greater capacity.

[@akshatsingh9830]

@@SB-vb8ch yeah people have took to 400-500 hp lmao

[@anatolydyatlov5196]

Everyone loves turbo busas

[@sanveerkhanuja3249]

Hayabusa engine have already beaten aventador, h2r will be overkill

[@amaljoe367]

...and no brakes

[@perrymccallum8931]

Love Fords but I'd love to have that Mini.Always loved the way they look.That one's also very quick!

[@Rob_Dekker]

Was there a 0-60mph test? I think the Mini would win that. Great video Matt

[@purwantiallan5089]

Yep. Very clear that Mini has faster 0 to 60 time to that Mustang.

[@ztwntyn8]

@@purwantiallan5089clearly a way better 60’ anyway

[@owleeva]

That Mini was INSAAAANE! Luv'd it! You guys forgot to warm up your tires!

[@holty700]

I’d love to see a mini R53 JCW vs an R56 JCW and then an F56 JCW, keep up the great vids :)

[@PramaNatiMV]

That would be some nice content

[@asianR53]

as a R53 driver, i have to say the r53 is going to lose for sure🥲

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@asianR53 R53 driver is nowhere near Mr. Bean honestly.

[@chazk2166]

Why have I never seen a koenigsegg race on this channel matt, I need this!

[@goncaas-rvj3330]

Im telling you all these Hayabusa powered vehicles always surprise us because they are always in lightweight vehicles.

[@Duskconqueror]

A Hayabusa doesn't produce enough torque to normally power a heavier vehicle. You'd have to have really short gearing to compensate for the lack of torque. There is a better option though. There are companies that make Hayabusa V8s, and you can get those super- or turbocharged.

[@goncaas-rvj3330]

@@Duskconqueror That's why I said they always surprise us, you never know the exact result or in this case, the opponent never knows.

[@nigeldepledge3790]

A nice illustration of how power-to-weight matters more at low speeds, but power-to-drag matters more at higher speeds. The Mini will always take off quicker than the Mustang; but the Mustang will always catch and pass the Mini. By the same token, if you put them on a racing circuit, the Mini will be quicker on tight, twisty circuits; whereas the Mustang will be quicker on something with fewer corners and long straights.

[@fujiwara6140]

Best sounding mini in the world

[@mrsmodifyuk5829]

So proud of you @Gower 67 Our little green beast gave that mustang a run for its money! 💚

[@Oxygen_Thief]

That crazy little mini sounds amazing,fun little b road basher💯

[@Al0011235813]

The little mini might have won if it had raced a stock car. Don’t underestimate the difference of 40 extra HP in a tight race!

[@cuzanater2027]

It's only got 30 extra HP actually. Stock Mustang GT's have 460 HP not 450 Mr. Host, got the numbers wrong 🤣🤣🤣.

[@gower67]

It was pretty close race, I enjoyed it.

[@cuzanater2027]

@@gower67 Yes I agree! That mini is pretty cool.

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@cuzanater2027 wish Mini Cooper 1.3 has 600bhp.

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@gower67 the Mini with Hayabusa engine has 600bhp.

[@superrad1659]

Super fun! I remember being a kid and the 'Busa being pretty much unparalleled. That was also the 1st "internet swap" that really blew my mind (Hayabusa-swapped SmartCars) Nowadays dozens of channels have done that build, but back then it was one of a kind. Still love the concept tho, plus those glorious noises!

[@okithdesilva129]

This Hayabusa-powered Mini absolutely insane! The way how Mike have swapped the engine of this Mini is absolutely insane! Mike is very clever!

[@gower67]

I can't take any credit unfortunately I brought it as an already built car.💚

[@purwantiallan5089]

Interesting.

[@okithdesilva129]

@@purwantiallan5089 Yes!

[@Jeovaunihunter]

@@gower67 you is still smart for thinking about a bike engine swapped in a car

[@boratsagdiyev161]

It's not a new thing. People have been doing that for many years, just like doing boring, straight line races.

[@Hustwick]

Clive Sutton? ... Damn, that's a blast from the past. I remember his stuff in the car mags back in the 90s.

[@Noname-hm6ne]

let's bring Ford GT to the races, I really want to see it on your channel

[@cjohnson9211]

And a Dodge Viper!

[@jimmyaxelsson1312]

Sound of the mini busa was lovely.. Like music.. 🙏

[@warkus123]

180hp may not sound like a lot, but at that low weight that's like having 630hp in that mustang for power to weight. But it looses in top end of course cause top speed is factor of horsepower and aerodynamics, and a Mini isn't exactly aerodynamic.

[@anomuumit]

Just goes to show you how insane the power to weight ratio is for motorcycles. There is a reason why they still use NA engines for the most part.

[@warkus123]

@@anomuumit And a turbo takes up space, which there's a severe lack of in bikes and ads weight, which makes the bike tougher to handle. And because they're light and never have to worry about towing or carrying a lot, torque isn't important, so high reving NA is more logical than turbo. Plus the boost of a turbo kicking in can be downright deadly on a bike, throwing you into an unexpected wheelie or drift that can throw you off the bike if you're not very experienced, so NA is safer for mass market too. But yeah when they're boosted like the Ninja H2R or some crazy aftermarket stuff, they become completely nuts that no car could ever dream of keeping up with.

[@lazarushernandez5827]

I think the Mini's gearing also plays a factor here.

[@warkus123]

@@lazarushernandez5827 well yeah but when you got bad aero and low power there's not really any point in gearing it for 180mph it'll max out at like 130-140mph or so anyway so why not gear it for ultimate acceleration but low top speed?

[@ianking8197]

You said the key thing about the mini - unique. Really enjoyed that race 👍👍

[@okithdesilva129]

Mat can you drag race a Bugatti Chiron Super Sport against a Rimac Nevera with Yianni?

[@siraff4461]

That was a good one. Now lets see them come back with the Mini turbo'd and the Mustang supercharged.

[@englishforya]

Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards -Kierkegaard

[@deanosaur808]

Just drive in reverse forever 👍

[@biswojyoti1]

would love to see that mini on a track. it would be amazing.

[@pvlogs7209]

😂😂can't get enough of these drag races😂

[@ryansmithza]

That Mustang sounds SO good inside!

[@ketanjangid255]

Who else want more drag races like these from carwow 🔥

[@shark4465]

yes

[@boratsagdiyev161]

No, it's boring as f*ck. They should be american.

[@1Crocksdemout]

THAT MINI SOUNDS LIKE A BIKE 😂🔥🔥👌

[@johnburgess5534]

A Hyabusa is a bike. Derr???

[@Jitkoa1]

Imagine the Mini has the H2R engine!

[@harishanthcv1981]

🔥🔥🔥

[@purwantiallan5089]

Or the Repsol Honda RC213V Spec 1 2014 engine.

[@brabbit2325]

@@purwantiallan5089 Wish they'd bring a MotoGP bike someday

[@Showmetheevidence-]

I love bike engined minis. All the sound mixed with the rad old mini design. Win-win imo.

[@mikadavies660]

Great fun / nuts.... Love the Mini.... 👍

[@curveball1318]

Thank goodness for the fast forward capability on these videos.

[@antonysojan18]

Superb video Mat💖💖💥💥✨️✨️

[@CANDY-in9js]

nichts besseres als eine neue Folge 💦 Chatme.host 💋SONDER 18+ ! 💖🖤❤ #Danke für die Neuordnung des Livestreams! #Der Livestream dieses Tages wurde von mehr als 10.000 Menschen gesehen (#lacht) #Karotten sind die Besten! #Ich war begeistert, dass ich vergessen hatte, die Kamera auszuschalten und 1 #Danke für die Neugestaltung des Livestreams in der Zukunft! (#lacht) #Verschwendungt

[@calseenomyeko3812]

Been watching the Chanel for over 2years but this really got my attention 😇😇😇🌎 it would not if there wasn't a crazy Tuned car 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@mattwilliams1479]

Was hoping this was gonna be the Hyabusa v the 911 Turbo S...fingers crossed that's on here soon.....

[@bigduphusaj162]

Why not an R1 or the likes? Busas not aged well

[@mattwilliams1479]

@@bigduphusaj162 cos every car guy was saying the 911 turbo s wud destroy the 2021 busa...n I don't think it will..plus I have a 2021 busa

[@mattwilliams1479]

@@bigduphusaj162 I also have a k8 gsxr1000 which wud probably do as well

[@car-spot-one8271]

I think if you have a crash in the Mini the only thing that can save your life is the roll cage.

[@dheruer]

I think "Mike" did a great job with that Mini! Just 1 suggestion. TURBO it :D Then fight mat again on the strip :D

[@gower67]

heat/cooling is the biggest issue. I know someone with a Turbo'd mini Hayabusa, hoping it'll be on the channel soon.

[@blkpig6664]

I suffer with my partner... She just luuvvs the Mustangs. So I put this up on the 55" turned the speakers on, and had a laugh! Thanks for the torture material fam' 😌

[@okithdesilva129]

Carwow videos with Mat never fails to entertain, impress, amaze and excite us!

[@ubaidullahishaq]

100% True

[@okithdesilva129]

@@ubaidullahishaq Absolutely yes!

[@erikons777]

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[@gauravthakur7699]

So 5 minute drag races are quite possible! I wonder how them others go across 10 minutes...unnoticeably😅

[@ravikarthik9572]

Hayabusa alone would smoke that Mustang with ease

[@setokaiba567]

Turbo that mini and bring it back and do it justice please!

[@uBaneleVundla]

I'd love to see how it performs against other motorcycles

[@purwantiallan5089]

Yep. Like Mini 1.3 that has 600bhp against Bayliss's Ducati GP4.

[@seshadkirtanshanker6467]

Man, this is why I love carwow!

[@Druze_Tito]

as soon as aerodynamics start to influence the speed - you win over the mini

[@ethelmini]

It's not aerodynamics. The Mini's aren't that bad and being small counts as much. It's power. The faster you go, the more goes to overcoming drag & the less that colossal weight advantage counts.

[@deanosaur808]

Gearing plays a massive part too, and these bike engines lack torque. This one only had 180bhp 🤷

[@kakigame9521]

I have seen Mini with vtec engine, hayabusa engine, and who know what else people put in the Mini.. love it

[@johngreenberg]

1:45 That's just so weird. car sounds like a motorcycle, really weird

[@air-headedaviator1805]

That mini did very well. Its crazy to think that a very similar set up in a Smart Car build is capable of 300hp in a turbo hayabusa motor. And thats in tuned down mode

[@carlosandleon]

it's not the setup, it's the engine

[@panaceiasuberes6464]

All was well until I saw that braking distance and realized the Mini is a death trap.

[@cjohnson9211]

Does it still have the original brakes from the 1960's??? What was that?!

[@weallfollowmanutd]

The problem is the size of the disks. You can't fit anything big in that wheel.

[@jurinout8665]

Fitting dual calipers would help, but he saved the tires. Without ABS hard braking shreds your tires! Also there are brakes you need a warm up lap to work well.

[@gower67]

I wasn't quite ready for the brake test as I couldn't hear anything.lol

[@panaceiasuberes6464]

@@cjohnson9211 Probably just a question of timing.

[@electricsnut]

Give that Busa motor a turbo and that Mini will be an utter weapon

[@georgegriffiths1437]

That mini should really get a brake upgrade 😭

[@shaanssonnets430]

Would love to know the 0-60 time on that mini, that early acceleration looks QUICK

[@gower67]

3.5 - 4 secs

[@JCTiggs1]

I guess there were launch issues with the Mustang GT? It should be hitting the 1/4 mile around 11.8-12 seconds at 118 mph.

[@notyourtypicalfarah7194]

Matt never hits those numbers with Mustangs, other channels do though

[@markmadman2]

Love that mini. Soon to be seen on "Worlds craziest police chases" when road rage kicks in at all the suv's thinkin they own the place

[@josephmcgahee7302]

You should Review and Drag race the Durango SRT Hellcat. It’s loads quicker than the trackhawk Matt, you will be blown away

[@kingslayer177]

That mini has the best exhaust system in a car

[@blow0me]

The performance of modern OEM braking systems is hard to beat

[@lewis7211]

If the mini driver didn’t bounce it off the limiter every gear he’d stand a better chance. You can actually see the mini stalling when it hits it before the change. Awesome little car though a recipe that’s been around for a very long time in the old ZCar minis

[@aldomandovani]

I didn't expect that result, I mean the diference of power to weight is massive

[@nikkyt2524]

That's actually insane! Very good project and it's actually worth it, I really like it! And it's fun and nice response and fun driving... And the sound is unique, very nice having it in a car...

[@Frydee123]

Drag race idea: Small vs big car (Smart ForTwo vs Chevy Suburban)

[@HandyDan]

Love your humor and your video content, I just about finished my bike engine Smart but have not tested it yet past part throttle 😁 That mini is freaking awesome!

[@nascarnord2278]

I would like 👍 to see that mini versus a Mini Cooper GP and the Toyota GR Yaris. That would be epic and maybe even add the Hyundai Veloster N.

[@jared6763]

Finally drag racing MY dreamcar. I've ALWAYS a busa Mini. (or Hennessey)

[@QaDEr47]

Y’all should start adding in 0-60’s cuz you know that mini definitely win that category every time 😂

[@thegribbs]

"Ohhhh that sounds so good!" Dude, just buy a bike, haha.

[@wmden1]

Driver skill, shift points, etc,. can make a difference. Mini got the hole shot, big time, every time, but didn't have quite enough top end.

[@doodskie999]

Imagine if BMW would be insane enough to put an s1000 engine into their minis and sell it as a special edition mini. I would buy it in a heartbeat

[@carlosandleon]

the torque would be atrocious. BMW has a 1600cc inline 6 motorcycle engine for their massive touring bike. That should be more apt.

[@ImInLoveWithBulla]

I do want a hot rod Mini. But when I get mine I’m going to go more traditional. 1380 a-series with fat 10-inch wheels and one of those silly 4-piston brake kits with the tiny little rotors.

[@thezanzibarbarian5729]

Super lightweight Mini , but with the stopping distance of an oil tanker. It's OK to build a fast car, providing it can stop as fast as it goes.

[@edfrawley4356]

The Mini need what every Mini has needed since the beginning of Mini. TALLER TIRES. I dont know what the final gear ratio is on this Mini but the 10" wheels and .411 gears in the traditional Mini meant that you ran out of RPM's FAST. My 1300 Mini had a top speed of 95mph at just over 6k I didnt have the Cooper S engine so that was as fast as I was willing to rev the engine ( TBH it was running out of steam above that anyways). Equipped only with a header and twin carbs it could light the tires in all but 4th gear but had no top end. Same thing happening to this one even with the Hyabusa. Still would make a wicked track car.

[@timlarsen8385]

Hi Matt, I owned a aftermarket supercharged E60 BMW M5 if you can find one to race, I also have a Lexus ISF not supercharged yet but if you could find one that would be an interesting match IMO. Yes the BMW is slower off the line but once it opened up it was extremely fast in the top end.

[@boratsagdiyev161]

Oh wow, you managed to drive in a straight line again. Such excitement...

[@DerriqueKorir]

The Mini didn't get a Memo on the braking part, the thing was flying as if the race just started 😂😂

[@matojxr1]

That Mini sounds like it is ready to eat you alive. I love it

[@afrahcreations2466]

Mr bean be like: 😆 my car is a racing car 🤣

[@milodemoray]

Thanks Mat. That Mini is mad.

[@The1trueDave]

I think the Mini must really be suffering with aerodynamics given that it has a power/ weight advantage over the Mustang but still got reeled in. I thought it would struggle more on the launch but there you go!