Dec 20, 2024 · Shortly after the demise of ADO74, the ‘Mini replacement idea’ was yet again brought down from the shelf for further investigation. Unlike ADO74, which was new from the wheels up, ADO88 would use the Mini’s A-Series engine plus transmission-in-sump layout.

Dec 14, 2017 · Original Austin Metro prototype engineering drawings for the LC8 and ADO88 programmes reveal a cleverly-packaged supermini optimised for interior space.

ADO 88 full-size model circa 1975. This was a Mini replacement concept being worked on by British Leyland which would eventually be developed into the Metro. Pictured in the Design Studio in the former Commercial Vehicle Showroom (also known as the 'Elephant House').

ECV 2 Based On The ADO 88 Prototype. In May1980 BL Technology announced to the press its new testing facility at Gaydon Warwickshire. Also on show was the first concept car masterminded by Spen King under code name ECV 2 (ECV standing for Energy Conservation Vehicle).

Nov 23, 2022 · ADO 76 Proposed revised MGB but resulting in the rubber-bumper model. ADO 77 Proposed second generation Morris Marina that never reached production. ADO 88 Became project LC8 and then Mini Metro.

1975 ADO 88 full-size model in the Design Studio in the former Commercial Vehicle Showroom at Longbridge. Fact Launched as the Austin Mini Metro in 1980, the codename for the project was LC8 (Leyland Cars 8).

Dec 14, 2017 · A fascinating find uncovered – engineering drawings of the ADO88 and LC8 projects… The differences between the original car and the pre-launch facelift are clear to see – and the fact that these drawings of the ADO88 were produced at all clearly shows just how close to production it was…

Nov 7, 2022 · What it shows is that the ADO74 supermini project – and its replacement the ADO88 – had the potential to be a smart, contemporary-looking supermini.

In 1974 British Leyland sanctioned the ADO 88 Project (Later 'LC 8) to produce a Super Mini with an 88inch wheelbase, and this was launched as the Austin MiniMetro in October 1980. David Bache had finalised the styling of the Metro, and its engineering owed much to the outgoing ADO 16 and Mini cars.

Tag: ADO 88. A British car to beat the world – Part 2. 20 febbraio 2020 The project, named R6, successfully showed that it was possible to come up with a car which was much better than the one from which it was derived. Discussing the history of the Austin Metro, we said that its successor was presented in 1990, branded a Rover.