1979 - Mini - 1000 Saloon

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 1000 Saloon 1979
General Information
Make Mini
Model 1000 Saloon
Production Year 1979
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2040 mm     (80,3 in)
Front Track 1210 mm     (47,6 in)
Rear Track 1180 mm     (46,5 in)
Length 3050 mm     (120,1 in)
Width 1410 mm     (55,5 in)
Height 1350 mm     (53,1 in)
Ground Clearance 147 mm     (5,8 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,5
Weight 598 kg     (1317,2 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear) %61 / %39
Fuel Capacity 34 litre   (7,5 Imp gal ,  9 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Austin
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Transverse
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-4
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 8 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 1098 cc     (67 cu in)
Bore 64,6 mm     (2,54 in)
Stroke 83,7 mm     (3,3 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,77
Unitary Capacity 274,5 cc/cylinder    (16,75 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 8,3 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 SU HS4 carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 39 HP     (29,1 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4750 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 70 N.m     (51,7 lb.ft ,  7,1 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 58,5 N.m    (4750 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 65,2 HP/ton    (48,6 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 35,5 HP/litre    (26,5 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 123 km/h   (76,4 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,44 : 1
Drive Wheels FWD (Front Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 2,33
Turning Circle Diameter 9 m    (29,5 ft)
Suspension (front) I.W.RS.
Suspension (rear) I.RS.
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front) 145 SR 10
Tyres (rear) 145 SR 10