Two out of the top three car chase scenes of all time include the BMW MINI Cooper, according to a new poll conducted by Pearl & Dean. The poll recognized “The Italian Job” (1969) and “The Bourne Identity” as having the best car chase scenes in a feature film, both films feature MINI Coopers.

MINI Coopers are known for their go-kart-like handling and quick, fast paced maneuverability. Check out WebRidesTV’s new “Profiled” MINI Cooper Clubman S video, where it is matched against a go-kart.

Other car chases in the poll include the notorious car pile up in “The Blues Brothers”, “Ronin”, shot through the streets and tunnels of Paris and “Batman Begins”, with the Batmobile traversing the roofs of Gotham City. “Bullitt” was also featured, with Detective Frank Bullitt, played by Steve McQueen, chasing a 1968 Dodge Charger in a 1968 Ford Mustang around San Francisco.

What are your favorite car chase scenes?

Links to our favorites after the jump…

Trailer for “The Italian Job” (1969)

Car chase scene in “The Blue Brothers”

Car chase scene in “Ronin”

Car chase scene in “Batman Begins”

Car chase scene in “Bullit”

Poll Source: http://www.pearlanddean.com/?node_id=1.5&id=34498