1963 Austin Mini Cooper S (from Coupe De Alpes rally)
See specifications and rally history below illustration
Engine
4 cylinder in-line,
8 overhead valves
Displacement: 970cc
Bore: 62,4mm
Stroke: 68.26mm
Compression ratio: 1.2 to 1
Valves: 2 per cylinder
Carburettors: twin SU HS2
Needle: AN
Distributor: Lucas 23D4
Power output: 95bhp at 6,000rpm
Performance
Maximum speed: 115mph
Acceleration: 0-60 mph 8secs
Overall fuel consumption:
16mpg
Transmission
4-speed manual,
syncromesh on top 3 gears
Front wheel drive
Brakes
Hydraulic, Front: disc
Rear: drum
4 cylinder in-line,
8 overhead valves
Displacement: 970cc
Bore: 62,4mm
Stroke: 68.26mm
Compression ratio: 1.2 to 1
Valves: 2 per cylinder
Carburettors: twin SU HS2
Needle: AN
Distributor: Lucas 23D4
Power output: 95bhp at 6,000rpm
Performance
Maximum speed: 115mph
Acceleration: 0-60 mph 8secs
Overall fuel consumption:
16mpg
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
Total production of all
Mini variants 1959-2000:
approx 4.5 million
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
Total production of all
Mini variants 1959-2000:
approx 4.5 million
| EVENT | CREW | POSITION |
| 1963 Coupe Des Alpes | Peter Moon/Brian Culcheth | 1st Class 3 – to 1000cc GTC 2nd Overall – GT Category |
| 1963 RAC Rally | Brian Culcheth/Tony Straker | Retired – Broken gearbox |
| 1964 Isle of Man Rally (Manx) | Peter Moon/John Davenport | Retired – Accident |
| 1964 RAC Rally | Peter Moon/Brian Culcheth | 2nd Autosport Trophy 16th Overall |