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Which Mini model is the best?

Which Mini model is the best?

If you want two doors but do not want a convertible, the model of choice will be the MINI 2 Door Hardtop. The MINI 4 door Hardtop is the perfect choice. If the 4 door hardtop is too small for your lifestyle needs, the MINI Countryman and MINI Clubman come in a front wheel drive version.

What year is a Mk3 Mini?

Mk3 Cooper S Register. Probably the biggest single revision to the Mini range was the introduction of the Mk III bodyshell. Although the Mk III Mini had been introduced in the autumn of 1969, Mk III S production did not commence until March 1970 and the first cars were not dispatched until the beginning of May.

What size engines do Minis have?

There are four petrol engines to choose from. The entry-level MINI One gets a 101bhp 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbo, while the Cooper gets a 134bhp version of the same engine. The Cooper S has a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine with 176bhp, and the JCW model, also a 2.0-litre, is boosted further to 228bhp.

What are the specs of a Mini 1275 GT?

Browse Car Specifications… With a maximum top speed of 87 mph (140 km/h), a curb weight of 1444 lbs (655 kgs), the Mini 1275 GT has a naturally-aspirated Inline 4 cylinder engine, Petrol motor. This engine produces a maximum power of 58 PS (57 bhp – 43 kW) at 5500 rpm and a maximum torque of 94.0 Nm (69 lb.ft) at 5500 rpm.

How many BHP does the Austin Mini 1275 GT have?

The Austin Mini 1275 GT has 58 PS / 57 bhp / 43 kW. How much does a Austin Mini 1275 GT weighs? What is the top speed of a Austin Mini 1275 GT?

Where did 1971 Mini 1275 GT come from?

The owner of this 1971 Mini 1275 GT found the car parked unloved on his brother’s work premises at Somerford Mini. Purchased in 2004, the current owner spent thousands of dollars restoring this 1275GT model from the ground up. The Mini specialists at Somerford Mini in the UK were hired to carry out the complete restoration.

How old is the Mini 1275 in South Africa?

It’s number 120 that came off the production line, with only 935 ever built in South Africa. The motor runs well and recently replaced all bushes on the front and put new tyres on. Car has the original Hydrolastic suspension that’s in good condition. Body work needs some attention, but the car is 50 years old.