Ignoring the fact that the Mini never was about ultimate speed (which you can't do in this most countries anyway - 140mph in a Mini in Germany is plenty quick enough really) - it was an all round quick car (compare the ride, even on 17" wheel, with the Civic for example), which also looks great.
As Paul said, the power figure was reported here maybe 18mths ago? It was also reported a long time ago that the weight is going down in the new car, not up. The engine sits lower, to help handling etc. etc.
If you bought a current and liked it, there is no reason for the new car to be worse.
David
2003 Mini Cooper S - DS/B |