[W126 Coupe] Interesting event

[Shayegan, Richard]

New mini or old mini? New mini S won't do 150 I don't think, but it's a
pretty quick little car. 


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> [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] On Behalf Of Richard Hesek

> Sent: Monday, February 12, 2007 9:23 AM

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> Subject: [W126 Coupe] Interesting event

> 

>   I was headed into Boston early (@8am) Sunday morning on the 

> Mass. pike.

>  Traffic was light with about 1 car every mile. Clear, dry, 

> no wind and @ 20 degress F.

>   I pushed it up to 100 and let it sit then up to 120. It 

> felt good and smooth.

> 

> At that point I saw some activity in my right side mirror. A 

> Mini Cooper went by me closely followed by a black Maserati Coupe.

> They had to be pushing 150.

> 

>   I know the Maserati is capable of that but a Mini?! C'mon.

> I figure it was a Mini with a V12 in it.

> 

> I wouldn't feel good at 80 in a Mini.

> 

> Rick Hesek

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