Mini Challanges Porsche.. again after Porsche refuses

Shift518 Automotive
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I love it when corporate heads have a sense of humor, and I couldn’t stop laughing at the video.

The sky above Porsche’s North American headquarters hosted a Mini banner this morning that read “Dear Porsche, Bring It! Love, Mini.” It appears Mini isn’t backing down from its challenge, even if Porsche is.

Mini’s challenge to Porsche last week offered to let the German company put its 911 Carrera S up against the Mini Cooper S at Road Atlanta. Porsche attempted to politely wave off the challenge, but the company did invite Mini to enter a “real” racing series. This morning, Mini hired a plane to tow a banner around Porsche’s North American headquarters in Atlanta with the message “Dear Porsche, Bring It! Love, Mini.” This likely won’t make Porsche change its mind, but it’s both entertaining and good Mini PR, especially for considering the upcoming launch 2011 Mini Cooper. Here’s Mini president Jim McDowell trying to up the stakes with Justin Bieber passes, the Salami of the Month Club, and other ridiculousness:

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Jalopnik commenter

                    So what is McDowell saying about Detlev von Platen when he offers up the choice of Bieber tickets or a monthly supply of sausage? I know most women would jump all over either one of those.                   [Reply](http://jalopnik.com/5562928/mini-launches-air-raid-on-porsche-headquarters#)

:rofl

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I love his T-shirts as they change throughout the video.

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It’s so silly and humorous, it works brilliantly with their publicity campaign.

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your so simple minded

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OMG

:rofl :rofl :rofl

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:rofl nice!

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:rofl

That was great