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Lawrothegreat · Jan 6th, 2008, 01:50 PM

I couldn't see this posted by anyone else.

It looks as though the MCS is to gain a few more rivals (in the UK at least, I guess the same for Europe too):

Fiat 500 Abarth SS 155bhp (20bhp more than the standard Abarth)
Fiat 500 Abarth SS 180bhp (later rumoured kit)

Ultimate Fiat 500 | Auto Express News | News | Auto Express

Ford Fiesta ST185 185bhp (37bhp more than standard ST150)
Ford Focus ST260 260bhp (38bhp more than standard ST 2.5)

Fast Ford | Auto Express News | News | Auto Express

Regardless of your opinions on these cars, they look like interesting competition. The Fiat will give the MCS a real run for its money, and its cute looks will win over some buyers. It will be interesting to see how the two compare together in future road tests. The Fords will no doubt be quick especially the focus which will probably out run every other hot hatch, but I also doubt they'll match the style of either the Fiat or the MINI.

Jan 6th, 2008, 01:50 PM	#1
Lawrothegreat Mini Design Philosopher Join Date: May 2004 Location: Berkshire, UK Local Time: 12:21 PM Posts: 832 Offline	New Cooper S Rivals I couldn't see this posted by anyone else. It looks as though the MCS is to gain a few more rivals (in the UK at least, I guess the same for Europe too): Fiat 500 Abarth SS 155bhp (20bhp more than the standard Abarth) Fiat 500 Abarth SS 180bhp (later rumoured kit) Ultimate Fiat 500 \| Auto Express News \| News \| Auto Express Ford Fiesta ST185 185bhp (37bhp more than standard ST150) Ford Focus ST260 260bhp (38bhp more than standard ST 2.5) Fast Ford \| Auto Express News \| News \| Auto Express Regardless of your opinions on these cars, they look like interesting competition. The Fiat will give the MCS a real run for its money, and its cute looks will win over some buyers. It will be interesting to see how the two compare together in future road tests. The Fords will no doubt be quick especially the focus which will probably out run every other hot hatch, but I also doubt they'll match the style of either the Fiat or the MINI.