Jcw community an online collection of mini information. It was 1961 when the humble little peoplemover fell into the hands of british racing legend john cooper. Made either for teenagers or single peopleit is a great first car in my opinion. The word mini has been used in car model names since 1959, and in 1969 it became a marque in its own right when the name mini replaced the separate austin mini and morris mini car model names. Available as a hardtop three or fivedoor hatchback or a twodoor convertible, every model features an. Mini cars india offers 5 models in price range of rs. The mini cooper is a fairly reliable vehicle, but it does have its share of common issues. This limited edition jcw challenge model further enhances what is possible from a mini. An interesting version of the mini can in 1961 when john cooper, owner of the cooper car company saw the potential of the small cars and decided to create the mini cooper, a more powerful version.
The mini is a small economy car produced by the englishbased british motor corporation bmc and its successors from 1959 until 2000. This car, also called last 300 series or super cooper is known as the last italian classic mini as the innocenti production ended with this limited edition model. Motoring alliance mini cooper forums 1st generation mini jcw. Like all versions of the original mini cooper s, the 1071cc is a highly desirable car, which has seen huge value increases in recent times. Mini hatch models and generations timeline, specs and. Mini cooper 3 piece gift set 143 diecast model cars by cararama. Great deals on mini cooper diecast and toy vehicles 1.
Mini cooper, just like bmw, uses letters and digits that categorize and refer to the vehicles chassis code. With the most powerful engine fitted in a mini under the hood, the jcw. The 2014 mini cooper is a fun, smart, and practical way to get around, without giving up its sporty, quirky side. When bmw launched the new mini, the john cooper legacy was continued via racy jcw models. A subtle redesign grew the mini cooper slightly and bumped horsepower to 118. The 1071cc mk1 cooper s was the first cooper s produced by bmc, and the first of the minis to succeed at the monte carlo rally. Product title mini cooper s paceman red 124 diecast model car by. Introduced in 2002 as a completely new design, the bmw mini cooper is a throwback to its ancestor of the same name, mimicking its appearance and performance. This 2004 mini cooper s is one of 1,000 examples produced to commemorate the 40th anniversary of paddy hopkirks 1964 monte carlo rally victory. Mini uses letter codes r and f, followed with 2 digits. The 1071cc cooper s was produced in the uk, and exported to markets including.
The hatchbackhardtop mini was the first model of the new generation mini, introduced in 2001, and was back then known as simply mini. Shop must have books, manuals, do it yourself guides, history and repairs books. Rover and land rover and only kept the mini brand in order to produce a new model. Mini2 mini forum model specific mini forums mini john cooper works, gp and world championship 50.
Mini parking only metal wall sign plaque cooper austin rover. You can also download the mini john cooper works press book in english pdf 2 mb. Ourartists have worked out a tuning proposal for your new mini cooper s. All mini models since 2001 have different variants, including one entrylevel, cooper, cooper s sporty, and john cooper works jcw highend. Mini stylised as mini is a british automotive marque founded in 1969, owned by german automotive company bmw since 2000, and used by them for a range of small cars. The new mini currently comes in three models, the standard mini one with a 1. The mini brand has a long and renowned history and many books have been written on the subject for both your enjoyment and information found. Launched in 1959, the mini helped to change automotive design, with its. Author giles chapman takes us through the history of the worlds most fashionable car.
Chapman also served as editorinchief of three titles for dk. Consider the 2011 mini cooper clubman if you like the mini cooper but need more interior space. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. Mini car models list small is the new big, or so would the exciting mini economy car produced by the british motor corporation bmc. Original factory and aftermarket manuals for every car, truck and motorcycle. Mini convertible models and generations timeline, specs. For the 2002 model year, bmw relaunched the mini brand with the cooper and cooper s in the american market. The only thing really missing is the last few years of mini models given that the book was written in 2007. Its spacesavin transverse ingine frontwheel drive layoot allouin 80 percent o the aurie o the caurs floorpan tae be uised for passengers an luggage influencit a generation o caur makkers. The driving range depends on a variety of factors, especially. Mini book 60 years of a british icon classic mini history porter. Its spacesaving transverse engine and frontwheel drive layout allowing 80% of the area of the cars floorpan to be used for passengers and luggage influenced a generation of car makers. Originally fitted to counter the competition of the just launched mini 90 introduced in the same year, it is now considered as one of the highestquality and best.
Mini logo, history timeline and list of latest models. The mini cooper, cooper s, clubman r55, r56, r57 20072011 service manual is a comprehensive source of service information and specifications for mini cooper models from 2007 to. The original is considered an icon of 1960s british popular culture. It was available in cooper, cooper s and one variations at launch. Whilst the car has been criticized for its poor spaceefficiency compared with the original mini despite its significantly larger size, its faithfulness to the originals razor sharp handling characteristics and its unique styling has. This was a fairly common problem with first and second generation mini coopers. The mini is a smaw economy caur producit bi the inglisbased breetish motor corporation bmc an its successors frae 1959 till 2000.
Shortly after in 1962, when gender roles were thought to be defined, one woman chose a life of speed. Mini build, price, compare models mini models mini usa. The 2017 mini cooper is still one of the most fun cars to drive on the road today. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. Mini mania is the top online retailer for all classic austin mini cooper 19592000 accessories and parts. The car is finished in chilired and white over a red and black leather interior and is powered by a supercharged 1. Here is a 4x4 mini book made with the september 2014 list prompts. The 2012 mini cooper is available as a 2door, 4seat hatchback. Mini cooper orange metallic with check roof 118 diecast model car by maisto. Mini car models list complete list of all mini models. Check out our list of mini cars at your nearest dealer.
The usual cause was hard driving, and it could occur as early as under 20,000 miles. The challenge name is an indication of the cars nature, named after the mini challenge racing series again, another connection to motorsport. This is an ideal book to give a good overview of the history of the mini. Mini cooper s paceman red 124 diecast model car by welly.
The performance versions of these models use the name cooper and these are quite popular too. Clubman models have more passenger and cargo space than the mini cooper, though the. The oreeginal is considered an icon o 1960s breetish popular cultur. Mini cooper vintage wreath logo graphic t shirt for men. The ford model t was perfectly conceived for americas rough roads, with high. A more powerful engine, bigger brakes and a few tuning tweaks later, the classic mini cooper 997 was introduced. With a distinct look that does emphasize the idea of being small, the tiny package of a car shows more than meets the eye. I recently became a mini addict and i have to tell you, i learned a lot of minis history from this book.