Cars > Challenges > “My 30th Anniversary TA” Vs “Rapid1”
1999 Pontiac Trans Am 30th Anniversary Edition
“My 30th Anniversary TA”
2003 MINI MCS Premium / Sport
“Rapid1”
Head to Head
About “My 30th Anniversary TA”
I bought this car from a collector last year. It is an absolutley wonderful car and I drive it almost every weekend to a show or cruise somewhere. It currently has 8,000 miles on it.
About “Rapid1”
2003 Pure Silver & Black MINI Cooper S
Purchased in June 2003
First Registered Owner
With many mods, 220+ hp at the wheels
Specs for “My 30th Anniversary TA”
5.7L V8
6 Speed Manual
Specs for “Rapid1”
Stock 2003 MCS Specifications
ENGINE
Type: Supercharged, intercooled 1.6 liter overhead cam (OHC) 16 valve inline 4cylinder
Displacement: 1598 cm3
Stroke / Bore (in.): 3.38/3.03
Horsepower (hp@rpm): 163 @ 6000
Max. Torque (ft./lbs.): 155 @ 4000
Compression Ratio: 8.3:1
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Management: Siemens EMS 2000
SUSPENSION
Front: MacPherson strut
Rear: Multi-link
Steering type: EHPAS
Steering: 13.18
Turning Diameter: 35 ft. (Curb to Curb)
BRAKES
Front Type: Vented Disc
Diameter: 10.9 x .4 in.
Rear Type: Disc
Diameter: 10.2 x .4 in.
WHEELS and TIRES
Wheels Front: 16" x 6.5" alloy (17" alloy)
Rear: 16" x 6.5" alloy (17" alloy)
Tires Front: 175/65R-16 all season (205/45R-17)
Rear: 175/65R-16 all season (205/45R-17)
PERFORMANCE
Drag Coefficient: .36
Top Speed: 135 mph
Acceleration 0-60: 6.9 seconds
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 97.1 in.
Track Front: 57.2 in.
Rear: 57.5 in.
Length: 143.9 in.
Width: 66.5 in.
Height: 56.2 in.
Overhang Front
25.5 in.
Rear: 21.3 in
Weight: 2678 lbs
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Seats: 4
Head room: 38.8 front, 37.6 rear
Cargo Volume: Seats up 5.3, Seats folded 23.7
FUEL ECONOMY
6 Speed Getrag
24 mpg city, 33 mpg hwy.
Factory Options for “My 30th Anniversary TA”
Loaded
Factory Options for “Rapid1”
Premium Package: Automatic Climate Control, Dual Pane Panoramic Sunroof, On-Board Computer, 2-Spoke Steering Wheel w/Cruise and Multifunction
Sport Package: Dynamic Stability Control, Front Fog Lamps, Xenon Headlamps w/Power Washers
Full Aero Kit
Driving Lights
Rear Fog Lights
Parcel Shelf
Extra OEM gauges
Audio Input
Mods for “My 30th Anniversary TA”
None
Mods for “Rapid1”
Performance:
Alta CAI +7hp (removed)
Alta 15% Reduction Pulley +16hp / +11 lb/ft
Alta Catch Can (removed)
Nology Hot Wires
Denso Iridium Spark Plugs
Milltek Catback +9hp / +8 lb/ft
Uni-Chip (removed)
GRS Intercooler +10.5hp / +4 lb/ft
M7 Tuning Catch Can (replaced Alta catch can)
M7 Tuning Extreme Hood Scoop
M7 +2% Crank Pulley +8hp
WMS Short Shifter
Milltek Header and Cat +8hp
Screaming Demon Coil Pack
Mini Madness Stage 1 Cylinder Head +15 hp
Schrick Performance Camshaft +8 hp / +11 lb/ft
MINI Madness Polyurethane Engine Bushings
WMS Sport Box RAF +7hp (replaced Alta CAI)
MINI Madness high flow fuel injectors
Evotech ECU Software Upgrade 10-15 hp (replaced Uni-Chip)
Suspension
WMS Extreme Rear Sway Bar
M7 Tuning Understrut System
MINI Madness polyurethane rear suspension bushings
Koni FSD Shock Absorbers
Kazera KZ-V 16x7 Silver Wheels
Avon Tech 205/50Z-R16 87W tires
Racing Dynamics Carbon Fiber Rear Chassis Bar
M7 Strut Tower Brace
Cosmetic:
Altezza Tail lights
Exterior chrome
Interior chrome
Clear Bra
Tinted rear and side windows
Aluminum Pedal Kit
Whalen Shift Machine
Forge Aluminum Header Tank
Cravenspeed Shorty Antenna
Cravenspeed Chrome Shift Well Cover
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| Points for My 30th Anniversary TA | Total Votes | Points for Rapid1 |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | 11 | 31 |
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