Mini (Mark I)
The Mark I Mini (1959–1967) was the first version of British Motor Corporation's Mini model. It is characterised by its sliding windows, external door hinges and "moustache" grille. In the United Kingdom the Mark I was produced between 1959 and 1967 at the Longbridge Plant near BMC's headquarters, with production in Australia continuing until 1970. The Mini Mark I was sold under both Austin and Morris marque names.
| Mini Mark I | |
|---|---|
1963 Austin Mini Super-Deluxe (Mark I) | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | British Motor Corporation |
| Also called | Austin Seven Austin Mini Austin 850 Morris Mini Morris 850 |
| Production | 1959–1967 |
| Assembly | Longbridge, Birmingham, West Midlands, England Dublin, Ireland Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Seneffe, Belgium Oporto, Portugal Lisbon, Portugal |
| Designer | Sir Alec Issigonis |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | City car (A) |
| Body style | 2-door saloon 2-door estate 2-door van 2-door truck |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | All BMC A-Series I4s: 848 cc (51.7 cu in) 947 cc (57.8 cu in) 970 cc (59 cu in) 997 cc (60.8 cu in) 998 cc (60.9 cu in) 1,098 cc (67.0 cu in) 1,071 cc (65.4 cu in) 1,275 cc (77.8 cu in) |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual with synchromesh on top three ratios till 1968. Synchromesh on all forward speeds after 1968 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual (some models only) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | Estate: 2,140 mm (84.3 in) Saloon: 2,040 mm (80.3 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1959: 585 kilograms (1,290 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Mini Mark II |
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