Power comes from a Ford-sourced 5.0-liter V8 engine with 300 horses on tap. This pint-sized truck may not be an original Austin Mini pickup, but it is a hugely intriguing creation that we’re ...

The miniature aluminum block V8 displaces 3.8 cubic inches ... a 15:1 compression ratio, mechanical fuel injection and a dry sump oiling system. The engine runs on methanol, just like the original.

However, if you get your hands on a fuel-powered miniaturized engine ... will no doubt get a thrill out of assembling a legit miniature V8 engine for their vehicle. Assembly work aside, what ...