Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
This is the Austin Mini (Minibusa) of Steve Midgley, powered by a 2006 Suzuki GSX-R 1300 Hayabusa engine, fitted in the rear/middle of the car and chain driven to the rear wheels, making it RWD. Producing approximately 200Hp/11.000Rpm, all this power has only 620Kg to move.
All hand-built by Mr. Midgley in under 3 years, this little machine has went on to win the New Zealand Super Mini Challenge open class championship 3 times and the overall championship twice. Having competed in many hill climbs and street sprints during this time period, it has also been a regular on Rod Millen´s Leadfoot Festival in the last editions, where it was possible to watch it attack this unique driveway in anger. Like you can see right here....
This is the Austin Mini (Minibusa) of Steve Midgley, powered by a 2006 Suzuki GSX-R 1300 Hayabusa engine, fitted in the rear/middle of the car and chain driven to the rear wheels, making it RWD. Producing approximately 200Hp/11.000Rpm, all this power has only 620Kg to move.
All hand-built by Mr. Midgley in under 3 years, this little machine has went on to win the New Zealand Super Mini Challenge open class championship 3 times and the overall championship twice. Having competed in many hill climbs and street sprints during this time period, it has also been a regular on Rod Millen´s Leadfoot Festival in the last editions, where it was possible to watch it attack this unique driveway in anger. Like you can see right here....
