# Compact Supercars ABF's Mini Cooper is the World's Fastest By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2008-08-19 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-racecars-abfs-mini-cooper-is-the-worlds-fastest References: [motorauthority](http://www.motorauthority.com/cars/mini/abf-builds-worlds-fastest-mini-cooper-s/) The fastest Mini Cooper in the world is made by none other than ABF Performance. This [tiny supercar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koenigsegg-sadairs-spear) has a 10.48 second quarter-mile, courtesy of a 650-horsepower engine and trim 1,750-pound weight. Under the hood, you'll see a turbocharger and intercooler neatly tucked into the engine bay. It's worth noting that a stock Mini Cooper has about 172 horsepower. ABF plans to roll out a bevy of [turn-key street-legal road race cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-gr-yaris-aero-performance) just in time for November's [SEMA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tacoma-h2overlander-concept) show. They'll also release a Club Racing Mini Cooper series throughout the U.S. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Compact Supercars:** Creating compact supercars with powerful engines and lightweight design. - **Turn-key Road Race Cars:** Developing turn-key street-legal road race cars for enthusiasts. - **Club Racing Mini Cooper:** Introducing a series of club racing Mini Coopers for racing enthusiasts in the U.S. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** Opportunity for automotive companies to innovate and produce compact supercars with high performance. - **Sports Car Manufacturing:** Potential for sports car manufacturers to create turn-key road race cars for a niche market. - **Racing Events and Organizations:** Opportunity for racing events and organizations to embrace the club racing Mini Cooper series and attract enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mini Motorsport-Honoring Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-john-cooper-works-1to6-edition.md) - [Yellow Camouflage Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-Mini-Countryman-SUV.md) - [Electric Engine Upgrading Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-recharged-project.md) - [Exclusive Gold-Accented Minis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-remastered.md) - [Miniature DIY Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peel-p50.md) - [Dynamic Electric Car Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-countryman.md) - [Celebratory Miniature Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-20-years-edition.md) - [All-Electric Tiny Crossover Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-aceman.md) - [Spaceship-Like Mini Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-concept-aceman.md)