Mini Cooper 997

Overview

Produced: 1961-1964, 24800 produced.
Types: Saloon

When Alec Issigonis designed the Mini he certainly never envisaged its competition or fast road performance as being an important selling point, he intended the Mini to be nothing more than a shopping car for the masses. Luckily for motoring enthusiasts racing car builder John Cooper spotted the Mini's competition potential early on, the Mini Cooper was born in 1961.

Cooper Mini's came in the usual Austin/Morris guises and with the "Super" trim levels, the famous contrasting roof colours also appeared for the first time, something still found on current production Mini Coopers. Cooper's came with twin SU carb engines, servo disc brakes, remote gear changes and close ratio gearboxes. The Mini Cooper (Mk I) was powered by the 997cc A-series and received the more torquey 998cc engine from 1964. As with the Cooper S, the Mini Cooper received the Mk II modifications in 1967.

Engines

Capacity Config Model Bore/Stroke CR
997cc S4 OHV BMC A-Series 62.42mm x 81.5mm  

Transmission

Type Gears Comment
Manual 4  

Drivetrain and Suspension

Drivetrain F/F
Steering -
Suspension Front -
Rear -

Performance

Top Speed 0-60 SQM MPG Engine Pwr Comment
85mph 18s   32mpg 55bhp @6000  

Brakes

Front Rear Comment
Disc Drum Standard Cooper discs very prone to fade

Dimensions

Wheelbase Track Length Width Weight
(CWT)
Turning Circle
Front Rear
6' 8.25" 3' 11.75" 3' 10.5" 10' 0.25" 4' 7.5"    

Body

Type Seats Doors Comment
Saloon    

Maintainability

Mechanics Bodywork
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Valuation

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£1250 £3000 £5500 26-Oct-06
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