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Morris Mini Minor and
Austin Seven (850 Mk1) Specifications and History (credit to GB Classic Cars) History:
Specifications: Body Type: 2 door saloon, all steel body, mounted on steel front & rear subframes Length: 10ft 0.25in Width: 4ft 7in Weight: 1380lb Engine: BMC A series 848cc 4 cylinder inline (mounted transversely) Power: 34 bhp @ 5500 rpm Torque: 44lb ft @ 2900 rpm Gearbox: 4 speed manual with synchro on 2nd, 3rd and top Driven Wheels: Front Brakes: Drums front & rear Front Suspension: Independent by rubber cone until 1965, then hydrolastic Rear Suspension: Independent by rubber cone until 1965, then hydrolastic Performance: Top Speed: 75 mph 0-60 mph: 29.7 Seconds Fuel Consumption: 40 mpg approx |
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This first Mini was launched in August
1959, and was available as a Morris (Morris Mini Minor), or as an Austin
(Austin seven). While both cars were essentially the same model they each
featured their own badging and individual front grilles. These two door,
four seater saloons were powered by the BMC A series engine in 848cc form
mounted transversely at the front, and driving the front wheels through an
integral gearbox housed in the sump casting of the engine. A deluxe model of
the Mini was also available, and this featured opening front hinged rear
quarter windows and an adjustable front passenger seat. In 1960 an estate
version (Morris Mini Traveller or Austin Mini Countryman) joined the range,
with a pick-up version following in 1961. Minor changes continued to be made
throughout its production, and these included the fitting of a three gauge
instrument panel to the deluxe versions, improved cooling fans, and most
notably in 1964 the rubber cone suspension was replaced by a hydrolastic
system as used on the BMC 1100 range of cars. An automatic version of the
Mini arrived in 1965. The Mk 1 Mini was replaced by the Mk II in 1967.