Timo Mäkinen and his Mini Cooper S on their way to the first of a hat-trick of wins in the 1000 Lakes Rally in Finland. A more powerful Mini Cooper, dubbed the "S", was developed in tandem and released in 1963.

The Austin Mini Cooper and Morris Mini Cooper debuted in September 1961. The original 848 cc (0.8 L; 51.7 cu in) engine from the Morris Mini-Minor was increased to 997 cc (1.0 L; 60.8 cu in), boosting power from 34 bhp (25 kW) to 55 bhp (41 kW).

Oct 23, 2023 · In its third generation of production, the Mini Cooper three-door (aka the Mini Hatch) is a far cry from John Cooper’s earliest Mini. However, BMW has worked diligently to keep this little car’s persona of cuteness and its fun factor …

In 1961, the humble little people-mover fell into the hands of British racing legend John Cooper. A more powerful engine, bigger brakes and a few tuning tweaks later, the Classic MINI Cooper 997 was introduced.

In the early 1960s, a more powerful Mini Cooper vehicle was released. Dubbed the Model S, this Mini came with a superb 1071cc engine and large servo-assisted brakes. This superior and more powerful version of the Mini Cooper was sold for a year, and sold a total of 4,030 models.

Sep 19, 2024 · Discover the history of the iconic Mini Cooper, from its 1959 creation by Alec Issigonis to its racing triumphs and British cultural status.

Jul 24, 2022 · Ian Nicholls charts the origins and production history of the Mini Cooper in what is the most comprehensive online guide to the most iconic of all Minis.

Five months after the launch of the "Mini" in August 1959, the British Motor Corporation (BMC) had already launched the first bodywork variant on the market with the Minivan in January 1960. Based on a floor assembly extended by 25 cm, the new …

Aug 24, 2022 · Then the Mini Cooper 35 LE was issued in 1996 as a Cooper anniversary edition celebrating the first Cooper’s introduction in 1961. Lots of retro styling touches, but underneath it was just a late model Cooper.

Feb 12, 2025 · From its early days as a British classic to the sleek and tech-savvy models of today, Mini Cooper generations have kept their charm while embracing new technology and performance upgrades. If you love cars with personality, you’re in the right place!