Morris Mini-Minor 1959 - 61 specifications

Engine (8MB)
4 cylinder in-line,
8 overhead valves
Displacement: 848cc
Bore: 63mm
Stroke: 68.3mm
Compression ratio: 8.3 to 1
Valves: 2 per cylinder
Carburettors: single SU HS2
Power output: 37 bhp at 5,500rpm

Performance
Maximum speed: 75mph
0-60 mph: 29.6secs
Overall fuel consumption:
40.1mpg

Transmission
4-speed manual,
synchromesh on top 3 gears,
Front wheel drive

Brakes
Hydraulic, Front: drum
Rear: drum

Suspension
Front & Rear: rubber cone, telescopic shock absorbers

Steering
Rack & pinion

Wheels
Pressed steel 4 stud, 10in,

Construction
Pressed steel monocoque

Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 80in
Track front: 48.2in
Track rear: 46.2in
Overall length: 120in
Overall width: 55.5in
Overall height: 53in
Ground clearance: 6in
Kerb weight: 1,340 lbs
Fuel tank: 5.5gals

Colours available
Morris Mini Minor: Clipper Blue, Cherry Red or Old English White

Morris Mini-Minor
Mk 1 Production
1959 - 67: 510,000 approx
Price new in 1959:
£497 (Basic) £537 (De Luxe)

Total of Austin & Morris Mini Mk 1 all variants: 945,000
Total production
(1959 - 2000) of all
Mini variants: 5,387,862