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The Cooper Class car. Evenly matched. Pure driver versus driver.
The Cooper Class car
The SuperMini Challenge Cooper Class runs a single, controlled car — the BMW R53 Cooper S. An evenly matched field keeps the racing tight from top to bottom.
The cars are exciting to drive, forgiving enough for newcomers, and rewarding enough to keep experienced racers honest.
After more pace? The Unlimited Class runs alongside Cooper at every round — an open class for faster, more developed Minis. See the rules for what's eligible.
Get a SuperMiniSpecifications
Key figures from the SuperMini Challenge technical regulations (v5.0).
Why a controlled car
Evenly matched cars mean tighter packs and more on-track battles all the way down the field.
A defined platform stops a development arms race, so budgets stay realistic for everyone.
Know exactly what car you need, what it costs and what's allowed before you commit.
Ready to build yours?
Buy a ready-to-race car on my105, or build your own to the specs above — for Cooper or Unlimited. Not sure where to start? Talk to us.
