Video: Mini Cooper S gets its title shot against Porsche 911

Mini may not have managed to coax Porsche into officially participating in its Cooper S versus 911 challenge, but that didn't stop the brand from going ahead with the race.

As expected, Mini didn't take the risk of holding the event on Road Atlanta's actual track, and instead opted to create a much tighter course in the paddock which specifically favoured their lighter, smaller fighter.

But even on favourable ground could the Cooper really knock out one of the heavyweights of the sports car world?

Click below to find out.