The original mini cooper?

Question

what size engine was the original mini cooper engine , and how many bhp? thanks

Answer 1

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mini_Cooper#The_Mini_Cooper_and_Cooper_S_.E2.80.93_1961.E2.80.932000

Answer 2

To be honest you need to do do a lot more research than just asking a question here. Most of these cars are going to be at least 30 years old. They were not built to last and , unless you find one that has been totally rebuilt or cosseted and never taken out in wet weather there could be serious rust issues. The design dates from 1959 when the first Mini was introduced so the engines and gearboxes do not last much beyond 50,000 miles before needing a rebuild. Be aware that there are cars out there which are just basic Minis which have been modified and are not genuine Coopers - as these are now collectors items and getting expensive. As for being "good" you need to define what "good" is for you. You focus on economy - they do about 30-35 per gallon and so if you fill up on a Monday (from memory the tank takes about 6 gallons/ 30 litres then you will get about 200 miles before the next fill. Again, due to the age of the design they do not protect their occupants well in a crash. In summary, they are great as a hobby - but not a good idea as an everyday car. You will spend quite a lot on repairs, parts can be reasonable but unless you can do the work yourself then the labour bills will not be. Finally, if you are a new, young driver then you may find insurance to be a problem.

Answer 3

The original mini cooper came with 1000cc engines.
now you can find many different types.

The mini cooper with metro engine 1300cc is 80bhp
The austin mini 1275GT (1300cc)racing car.. 80bhp.
I have enhanced the 1275 gt to 100bhp.
I own both above cars 1975models and in running condition.
Basically the Gt gear box has a better ratio then the coopers.
I have seen people installing Honda prelude engines in mini cars.
I like to maintain original parts for all my cars
basically I am car collector and have many of them in my collection.and in running condition.
VW - 1962 model 1600 cc.- yellow colour
Opel Manta- 1975 model -1900cc ferrari red.
mercedes Benz- 1973 model - 2000cc- Black
mini cooper - 1975 moedl - 1300 cc dunhill red
austin mini - 1975 model - 1300 cc- midnight blue with white stripes.
BMW 520i - 1984 model - 2000cc -silver
BMW 528i- 1986 model -2800cc -gold
Mitshubishi Galant -1997 model - 1800cc -grey
Daihatsu Mira - 1997 model - 660cc- silver.
Hyundai Matrix - 2006 model - 1600cc - silver.
Am also intending to get a Galant super touring soon.Hahahaha
Hope all your like my collections.

Answer 4

The first Mini Cooper was introduced in 1961, with a 997cc engine, and 55bhp.

Answer 5

They had motors ranging from 750cc to 1300cc. power was just in the "horribly low" range. the 1300ccs were prob around 55 hp. The 750s, aroudn 35 prob.


That being said, theres a company called minitec that does honda B16 motor swaps into the old minis which gives them close to 200 hp on 1300ish pounds. Theyre just sillyfast.

Answer 6

WWW.austin-rover .co.uk.

Fabuluos reading for anyone interested in BMC from 1952 onwards. Full history of all models.

For the record the original Cooper was 997cc.
Later models were 998cc but these had a different bore and stroke

Answer 7

850 in the regular coopers and 997 in the cooper s.bhp was about 35 and 55 respectively.

Answer 8

The engine varies on those models, but I know some model engines:
Mini Cooper 1.3: 61bhp, 997cc
Mini Cooper 1.3i: 63bhp, 998cc
[R]Mini Cooper mk275: 80bhp, 1275cc ([R]-racing model)

Answer 9

1275cc 80 bhp

Answer 10

Seem to remember the S, was about 65bhp young man, thats 65 ponies in old money dude..

Answer 11

i thought the old S was a 1300 cc with about 80 hp ..
but I am old and my brain hurts today