Several friends have the JCW version of the Mini... and they're certainly as quick as the early 2.5 986's out there (including my '99) in a straight line. They handle well, and with a few upgrades like PSS-9's, they'll certainly give the 2.5 Boxster a run for it's money in the twisties.
That said, they won't hold a candle to an "S" of any vintage, or any of the 987 base models, IMO.
Cheers,
Jason
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