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Mini Cooper S
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1964 - 1971 |
Country: |
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Engine: |
4 cyl. |
Capacity: |
1275 cc |
Power: |
33-76 bhp |
Transmission: |
4 spd. man 4 spd. auto |
Top Speed: |
119-154 km/h |
Number Built: |
5,300,000+ |
Collectability: |
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In 1963, racing specialist John Cooper helped BMC
to develop a hot version of Mini, which employed a bigger
engine, tweaked suspension and wider tires.
The Mini Cooper had already increased power from the
new 997cc (later 998cc) motor from 34 bhp to 55 bhp
which resulted in speeds of 139 km/h being achieved -
and which was seen as quick enough to warrant tiny front
disc brakes.
When the Mini Cooper S was released in 1964 it used
a 1275cc engine boasting around 70 bhp and capable of
nearly 160 km/h.
The Cooper S won the hearts of many racing fans and
also found success on the racing track (Monte Carlo
Rally).
A total of 5.3 million Minis were sold during its 41
years of manufacture. It is to be expected that the
most collectable are the Cooper and Cooper S versions.
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