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Morris Mini Cooper 1962-64 997cc

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Austin Mini Cooper 997cc 1962-64 specifications
Engine
4 cylinder in-line,
8 overhead valves
Displacement: 997cc
Bore: 62,4mm
Stroke: 81.2mm
Compression ratio: 9.0 to 1
Valves: 2 per cylinder
Carburettors: twin SU 1.25
Power output: 55 bhp at 6,000rpm

Performance
Maximum speed: 88mph
Acceleration: 0-60 mph 18secs
Overall fuel consumption:
32mpg

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

Brakes
Hydraulic, Front: disc
Rear: drum
Steering
Rack & pinion

Suspension
Front & Rear: rubber

Wheels
4 stud, 10in, ventilated, pressed steel

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
Kerb weight: 12.81cwt
Fuel tank: 5.5gals

Mini Cooper Production
1961 - 1967: 12,274
Original price: £679
Total production of all
Mini variants 1959-2000:
approx 4.5 million