Success Of MINI Cooper Cars!

MINI CooperSuccess Of MINI Cooper Cars!Picture Of MINI Cooper CarsClassic MINI Cooper CarsMINI Cooper Cars Parts 1Unlike earlier versions of the Mini Cooper, which sells mainly in Europe, the new MINI sold in many countries around the world, including Canada, the United States, Argentina, Australia, Israel, Italy, Japan, South Africa and even in China. There are also many countries (with eighty last count) on the list, shows how popular the brand really. While interest was lost to the vehicle in 1980, has certainly once again become a popular vehicle.Furthermore, the United Kingdom, USA and Germany are the countries with the highest turnover....

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MINI Cooper Cars The Different MINI Models Parts 1

MINI Cooper Cars The Different MINI Models Parts 1Picture Of MINI Cooper Cars Classic MINI Cooper CarsMINI Cooper Cars Parts 1Throughout several changes in ownership of the Mini Cooper, the present owner being BMW, there have been many models of the Mini during the course of fifty years. These have included the mainstream models, limited edition models and also specific models for certain markets in various countries. While the company was the British Leyland Company, a Mini pick-up truck was produced and during the Rover ownership more than forty special edition vehicles were created.Presently in North America, one would find the MINI Cooper,...

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MINI Cooper Cars - What is the MINI Safe?

MINI Cooper Cars - What is the MINI Safe?Picture Of MINI Cooper Cars Classic MINI Cooper CarsCooper Cars Parts 1In North America the current MINI Cooper is marketed as a "car in the city." Few people would take such a small vehicle on the streets, but because of fuel economy, easy parking and around the general economy, it is a popular vehicle.But having said that many people care about the types of vehicles they drive on the highway, the problem is not a safety issue as it relates to the construction of the Cooper. In fact, critics of the car to feel that society too far into the car, which they have gone as proof armor, to increase the length...

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MINI Cooper Cars Models Mark I (1959–1967) Parts 1

MINI Cooper Cars Models Mark I (1959–1967) Parts 1Picture Of MINI Cooper Cars Classic MINI Cooper CarsMINI Cooper Cars Parts 1The Mark I Mini (1959–1967) was the first version of British Motor Corporation's Mini Cars. It is characterised by its sliding windows, external door hinges and "moustache" grill. In the United Kingdom the Mark I Mini was produced between 1959 and 1967, with production in Australia continuing until 1970.The production version of the MINI Cars was demonstrated to the press in April 1959, and by August several thousand cars had been produced ready for the first sales.The name MINI Cars did not appear by itself immediately—the...

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Used Classic MINI Cooper Cars Design And development Parts 2

Used Classic MINI Cooper Cars Design And development Parts 2Picture Of Classic MINI Cooper Cars Classic MINI Cooper Cars SMINI Cooper Classic Cars Parts 2MINI Cooper cars Sliding windows allowed storage pockets in the hollow doors; reportedly Issigonis sized them to fit a bottle of Gordon's Gin. The boot lid was hinged at the bottom so that the MINI Cooper cars could be driven with it open to increase luggage space. On early MINI Cooper cars the number plate was hinged at the top so that it could swing down to remain visible when the boot lid was open. This feature was later discontinued after it was discovered that exhaust gases could leak...

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Mini Cooper S Classic Car Design And development Parts 2

Design And developmentPicture of Classic Mini Cars 1The suspension system, designed by Issigonis's friend Dr. Alex Moulton at Moulton Developments Limited, used compact rubber cones instead of conventional springs. This ingenious space-saving design also featured rising progressive-rate springing of the cones, and provided some natural damping. Built into the subframes, the rubber cone system gave a raw and bumpy ride which was accentuated by the woven-webbing seats, but the rigidity of the rubber cones, together with the wheels being pushed out to the corners of the car, gave the Mini go kart-like handling that would become famous.Picture of...

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CooperS Classic Cars Design And development

CooperS Classic Car Design And developmentPicture of Mini Cooper Classic CarsCooperS Classic Car Design And development as project ADO15 (Austin Drawing Office project number 15), the Mini came about because of a fuel shortage caused by the 1956 Suez Crisis. Petrol was once again rationed in the UK, sales of large cars slumped, the market for German Bubble cars boomed. Leonard Lord, the somewhat autocratic head of BMC, reportedly decreed: 'God damn these bloody awful Bubble Cars. We must drive them off the road by designing a proper miniature car'. He laid down some basic design requirements: the car should be contained within a box that measured...

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Mini Cooper Classic Cars - First Generation (2001 - 2006) Prototype and concept cars Part 2

Mini Cooper Classic Cars - First Generation (2001 - 2006) Prototype and concept cars Part 2Picture Of Mini Cooper Classic CarsWith higher powered engines, the standard front wheel drive MINI tends to produce more wheel spin instead of more acceleration four wheel drive would be a natural solution to that problem. Getrag (who make the MINI's gearbox) demonstrated a four wheel drive version of the MINI in 2004.Picture Of Mini Cooper Classic CarsAt the Frankfurt Motor show in 2005, MINI revealed a retro version of the classic 'Mini Traveller' station wagon. Based on a stretched wheelbase with two side-hinged rear doors and separate rear seats...

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Mini Cooper Classic Cars - First Generation (2001 - 2006) Prototype and concept cars Part 1

Mini Cooper Classic Cars - First Generation (2001 - 2006) Prototype and concept cars Part 1Picture Of Mini Cooper Classic CarsBMW first showed the MINI as a concept car that looked very different from the production cars. It had circular headlamps, huge wheel flares and a much more rounded appearance overall compared to the production design.Picture Of Mini Cooper Classic CarsBefore the first sales of the MINI, prototype versions were shown at the 2000 Paris Auto Show. These were essentially identical to the version that was finally sold except that the colours used ('Candy Blue' and 'Flamenco Orange') have never been used in production cars.Picture...

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Mini Cooper Classic Cars - First Generation (2001 - 2006) Mini Convertible

Mini Cooper Classic Cars - First Generation (2001 - 2006) Mini ConvertiblePicture Of Mini Cooper Classic CarsAt the 2004 Salon International de l'Auto, Mini introduced a convertible model which was released in the 2005 model year and available in One, Cooper and Cooper S versions.Picture Of Mini Cooper Classic CarsThe convertible roof is fully automatic an unusual feature in such a small car and can be opened partially to act as a sunroof whilst the car is driving at speed. The convertible model forsakes the rear hatchback of the Hardtop Mini, replacing it with a drop down 'tailgate' that is reminiscent of the classic Mini it incorporates...

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Mini Cooper Classic Cars - First Generation (2001 - 2006) Mini Hardtop The End Part

Mini Cooper Classic Cars - First Generation (2001 - 2006) Mini Hardtop The End PartPicture Of Mini Cooper Classic CarsThe Mini One and Mini Cooper were available with a ZF VT1F continuously variable transmission or with a conventional Midlands five-speed manual transmission (model years 2001-2004) the later was replaced with a Getrag five-speed unit for the remainder of the Mk I production (2005–2006). The Cooper S came with a six-speed Getrag manual or (starting with the 2005 model year) a fully automatic transmission with paddle shifters.Picture Of Mini Cooper Classic CarsAs standard, the Mini had a drive by wire electronic throttle, electronic...

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Mini Cooper Classic Cars - First Generation (2001 - 2006) Mini Hardtop Part 3

Mini Cooper Classic Cars - First Generation (2001 - 2006) Mini Hardtop Part 3Picture Of Mini Cooper Classic CarsAll models used a transversely-mounted four-cylinder engine driving the front wheels. All four wheels are pushed to the corners of the body to improve handling. The styling of the car, like that of the Volkswagen's New Beetle, is a retro design that is deliberately reminiscent of the original Mini. The retro styling is further enhanced by retaining other classic Mini touches such as contrasting roof colours, optional bonnet stripes, optional rally lights, and black trim around the wheel arches and rocker panels that mimic the wide...

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Mini Cooper Classic Cars - First Generation (2001 - 2006) Mini Hardtop Part 2

Mini Cooper Classic Cars - First Generation (2001 - 2006) Mini Hardtop Part 2Picture Of Mini Cooper Classic CarsThe names Cooper and Cooper S echo the names used for the sportier version of the classic Mini, which in turn come from the involvement of John Cooper and the Cooper Car Company. The Cooper heritage is further emphasised with the John Cooper Works (JCW) range of tuning options that are available with the Mini. John Cooper also created a one-off racing model of the Mini Cooper S named the Mini Cooper S Works. This car features many extras which help to improve performance, such as a racing exhaust and air filter as well as uprated...

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Mini Cooper Classic Cars - First Generation (2001 - 2006) Mini Hardtop Part 1

Mini Cooper Classic Cars - First Generation (2001 - 2006) Mini Hardtop Part 1Picture Of Mini Cooper Classic CarsIn Portugal and Greece, the Mini One was powered by a 1.4 litre I4 version of the Tritec engine but all other petrol powered Minis used the 1.6 litre I4 version. Since 2005, a soft-top convertible option has been available across the entire range.Picture Of Mini Cooper Classic CarsThere are numerous styling and badging differences between the models, perhaps the most obvious being that the Cooper S has a distinctive scoop cut into the bonnet. The Cooper S also has twin exhausts which exit under the centre of the rear valance. The...

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Mini Cooper Classic Cars - Overview

Mini Cooper Classic Cars - OverviewPicture Of Mini Cooper Classic CarsThe car, whose first generation was designed by Frank Stephenson, draws inspiration from the original Mini, which was manufactured by the British Motor Corporation and its successors from 1959 to 2000. The name of the car's brand, MINI, is all-capitalized to distinguish it from its predecessor. Development of the first generation had been done between 1995 and 2001 by Rover Group in Gaydon, United Kingdom and BMW AG in Munich, Germany. During this development phase, there was continual contention between the two design groups, especially concerning the positioning of the...

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Mini Cooper Classic Cars - First Generation (2001 - 2006) Mini John Cooper Works GP

Mini Cooper Classic Cars - First Generation (2001 - 2006) Mini John Cooper Works GPPicture Of Mini Cooper Classic CarsThe last Mk I variant to be produced using the Tritec engine was the Mini Cooper S with John Cooper Works GP Kit. a light-weight, quasi-race-prepped John Cooper Works model. Hand-finished by Bertone in Italy, it was offered as a limited-production run of 2000 cars during the 2006 model year, with 444 of those originally intended for the UK market (although ultimately, 459 were sold). The GP features more bolstered front seats but had no rear seats, which along with reduced sound-deadening, removal of the rear wash-wipe system,...

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History Of Mini Car, Mini Cooper and Cooper S (1961–2000) Part 2

History Of Mini Car, Mini Cooper and Cooper S (1961–2000)Picture Of Mini Cooper Classic CarsA more powerful Mini Cooper, dubbed the “S“, was developed in tandem and released in 1963. Featuring a 1071 cc engine and larger servo-assisted disc brakes, 4,030 Cooper S cars were produced and sold until the model was updated in August 1964. Cooper also produced two models specifically for circuit racing, rated at 970 cc and a 1275 cc, both of which were also offered to the public. The smaller-engine model was not well received, and only 963 had been built when the model was discontinued in 1965. The 1275 cc Cooper S models continued in production until...

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History Of Mini Car, Mini Cooper and Cooper S (1961–2000) Part 1

History Of Mini Car, Mini Cooper and Cooper S (1961–2000)Picture Of Mini Cooper Classic CarsIssigonis‘ friend John Cooper, owner of the Cooper Car Company and designer and builder of Formula One and rally cars, saw the potential of the Mini for competition. Issigonis was initially reluctant to see the Mini in the role of a performance car, but after John Cooper appealed to BMC management, the two men collaborated to create the Mini Cooper, a nimble, economical and inexpensive car. The Austin Mini Cooper and Morris Mini Cooper debuted in 1961.Picture Of Mini Cooper Classic CarsThe original 848 cc engine from the Morris Mini-Minor was increased...

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What is the Mini Cooper?

What is the Mini Cooper?Picture Of Mini Cooper Classic CarsThe Mini Cooper is a tiny little car that is great on gas, handles like a sports car, fits four adults and is cute to look at.Why was the Mini Cooper Developed and Manufactured?Picture Of Mini Cooper Classic CarsWhile many countries around the globe were faced with a series of fuel shortages in the 1950s, the British Motor Company (BMC) decided that it was it time to design and build a gas conscious vehicle than could appeal to the masses. Thus, Lord Nuffield engaged designer Sir Alec Issigonis with the task of creating a “microcar” that would be excellent on gas while at the same time...

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Origins Of The Mini Cooper Classic Cars

Origins Of The Mini Cooper Classic CarsPicture Of Mini Cooper Classic CarsThe British Motor Corporation (BMC) who built the classic Mini wanted to increase the image of the Mini and so insisted it was used in competition and so it was duly handed over to BMC Competition Department at the famous Abingdon plant (later know as the Special Tuning division), just south of Oxford in England.Picture Of Mini Cooper Classic CarsWho promptly spent much of their time trying to avoid it. With an engine of 848cc and only 34 bhp it was badly underpowered for any form of competition even rallying where the big Healys were gaining success, not least because...

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