Mini 850 1969-80 specifications (MkIII)

Engine (8MB/8AH)
4 cylinder in-line,
8 overhead valves
Displacement: 848cc
Bore: 62.94mm
Stroke: 68.25mm
Compression ratio: 8.35 to 1
Valves: 2 per cylinder
Carburettors: twin SU HS2
Power output: 75bhp at 5,800rpm

Performance
Maximum speed: 77mph
0-60mph: 20.3secs
Overall fuel consumption:
38mpg

Transmission
Front wheel drive, 4-speed all synchromesh manual
automatic option (8AH engine)

Brakes
Hydraulic, Front: disc
Rear: drum

Steering
Rack & pinion

Suspension
Front & Rear: rubber cone,
telescopic dampers

Wheels
Pressed steel 4 stud,
4.5J x 10in
tyres: 10 x 520 cross-ply
145SR radial from 1973

Construction
Pressed steel monocoque

Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 80.2in
Track front: 47.8in
Track rear: 46.4in
Overall length: 120.25in
Overall width: 55.5in
Overall height: 53in
Ground clearance: 6in
Kerb weight: 12.14cwt
Fuel tank: 5.5gals

Mini 850 Mk3 Production
1969-79: 407,670 approx.
price new in 1969: £596

Total production of all
Mini MkIII variants: 2,631,232

Total production
(1959 - 2000) of all
Mini variants: 5,387,862