The Mini Cooper S is a great tow rig...I used to tow this setup with a Rabbit GTi...at ~115 hp, 1.8l (normally aspirated) and with softer suspension, the VW struggled but could do the job. The Mini has only 1.6l, but it's supercharger brings out 162 hp. The car also has a very stiff suspension, so the Mini's bow does not point to the sky! It can do 70-80 mph, even up steep inclines (if I shift down to 5th anyway).

Mike.