Mini Jet Black LE 1988 specifications

Engine (12F)
4 cylinder in-line, 8 overhead valves
Displacement: 998cc
Bore & Stroke: 64.59mm x 76.2mm
Compression ratio: 8.3 to 1
Carburation: twin SU
Power output: 39bhp at 4,850rpm
Max Torque 52 lb/ft at 2,000rpm

Performance
Maximum speed: 82mph
0-60 mph: 18.7secs
Fuel consumption: 35mpg

Transmission
Front wheel drive
4-speed manual,
Final drive ratio: 3.11

Brakes
Hydraulic, servo assisted
Front: disc Rear: drum

Steering
Rack & pinion

Suspension
Front & back: rubber cone,
hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers

Wheels
4 stud, 12in pressed steel
145/700SR12 Pirelli P4000

Construction
Pressed steel monocoque

Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 80in
Track front: 48.2in
Track front: 46.2in
Overall length: 120.25in
Overall width: 55.5in
Overall height: 53in
Ground clearance: 6in
Turning circle: 28.23ft
Kerb weight: 1,375 lbs
Fuel tank: 7.5gals

Mini Red Hot
1988: 3,000 built (2,000 UK, 1,000 export)
Price new in 1988: £4,382

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