History

Gareth Nixon, originally from Omagh, won both the Overall and Club Class MINI Challenge in 2006 - his first attempt at the series.  Winning 13 out of the 16 starts, including a straight run of 11 victories up to the final race, gave Gareth a total of 307 points, 103 points ahead of second placed Eric Bailey in the Club Class Championship and 50 points ahead of his nearest rival, Freddie Nordstrom, for the Overall Championship.

The Scalextric Model

The high detail Mini Cooper includes working lights at the front and rear and etched metal parts.

This Digital Plug Ready (DPR) car can be converted for use with the Scalextric Digital range in under sixty seconds using the C8515 Digital Plug. The car features adjustable Magnatraction™ positions and easy change pick-ups.

• Digitalise your car in less than 60 seconds using the Scalextric Easyfit Digital Plug
• Replace pick-ups in seconds
• Helps to hold the car on the track
• Bright rear lights - no batteries required!
• Super bright headlights - no batteries required!

Download the BMW Mini Cooper Service Sheet 437 (2008) (173.38kb)

Download the C2911 BMW Mini Cooper Product Information File (170.03kb)

For Ages

7+

Configuration

Motor

Mabuchi SP; 18k rpm; Gear ratio 11:36

Chassis

Rear Mounted Side-winder Motor; Rear 2 wheel drive

Magnet

Rectangular 2.5 mm; Downforce 255 gm

Overall length

113 mm

Wheelbase

77 mm

Axle/Hub width

54 mm Front; 56 mm Rear

Tyre diameter/width

20(ext), 9(int) x 8 mm Front; 29(ext), 9(int) x 8 mm Rear

Weights

Car 78 gm; Case 156gm

Scale

1/32

Produced with permission from BMW AG.