Morris Mini
Morris Mini — *2-door saloon *2-door convertible *2-door estate *2-door van *2-door coupe utility, 848 cc, 970 cc, 997 cc, 998 cc, 1,071 cc, 1,098 cc, 1,275 cc ''A-series'' I4. Explore engine specifications, fuel economy, dimensions, tire sizes, seating, maintenance and tire-pressure guidance.
About the Morris Mini
Morris Mini is a *2-door saloon *2-door convertible *2-door estate *2-door van *2-door coupe utility in the city car (a) class. The available vehicle data lists 848 cc, 970 cc, 997 cc, 998 cc, 1,071 cc, 1,098 cc, 1,275 cc ''A-series'' I4 as an engine configuration, paired with *4-speed manual *4-speed automatic *5-speed manual (optional extra on some later models) and a FF layout layout. Public source material describes the model in the context of its design, market positioning and vehicle history.
This Morris Mini guide focuses on the details drivers commonly want to know, including engine information for 848 cc, 970 cc, 997 cc, 998 cc, 1,071 cc, 1,098 cc, 1,275 cc ''A-series'' I4 and *4-speed manual *4-speed automatic *5-speed manual (optional extra on some later models) transmission information. Exact specifications should be matched to the relevant model year and market.
Morris Mini specifications at a glance
Use this table for the model-level essentials. Exact figures may vary by year, trim, engine and market.
| Make | Morris |
|---|---|
| Model | Mini |
| Model years | Not specified |
| Body style | *2-door saloon *2-door convertible *2-door estate *2-door van *2-door coupe utility |
| Vehicle class | City car (A) |
| Manufacturer | United Kingdom: *British Motor Corporation (1959–1968) *British Leyland (1968–1986) *Rover Group (1986–2000) —- International: *Innocenti (1965–1975) *Authi (1968–1975) *Associated Motor Industries Malaysia *BMC Australia *Industrija Motornih Vozil *New Zealand Motor Corporation *BMC South Africa *Leyland South Africa *Leyland Australia *Thai Motor Corporation |
| Production | 1959–2000 (5.38 million) |
| Market / country | FI, GB, NL, NZ |
Engine, transmission and performance
Engine information for the Morris Mini includes 848 cc, 970 cc, 997 cc, 998 cc, 1,071 cc, 1,098 cc, 1,275 cc ''A-series'' I4.. Transmission information includes *4-speed manual *4-speed automatic *5-speed manual (optional extra on some later models).. The listed drivetrain/layout is FF layout.
| Engine | 848 cc, 970 cc, 997 cc, 998 cc, 1,071 cc, 1,098 cc, 1,275 cc ''A-series'' I4 |
|---|---|
| Transmission | *4-speed manual *4-speed automatic *5-speed manual (optional extra on some later models) |
| Drivetrain / layout | FF layout |
Dimensions, weight and practicality
Dimensions and capacity figures are presented as published source data when available.
| Wheelbase | *2036 mm (saloon) *2138 mm (estate and commercials) |
|---|---|
| Length | *3054 mm (saloon) *3299 mm (estate and commercials) *3300 mm (Wolseley Hornet/Riley Elf) |
| Width | 1410 mm (55.5 in) up to 1530 mm (60.2 in) with widest 'sportspack' factory wheel-arches |
| Height | 1346 mm (53.0 in) |
| Kerb / curb weight | 580 – |
Morris Mini other specifications
| Sp | uk |
|---|---|
| Image | Morris Mini-Minor 1959 (621 AOK).jpg |
| Caption | 1959 BMC ADO15 (first one built) |
| Name | Mini |
| Aka | *Austin 850 *Rover Mini *Austin Cooper *Austin Mini *Austin Partner *Austin Seven *Innocenti Mini *Leyland Mini *Morris 850 *Morris Mascot *Wolseley Hornet |
Morris Mini generations and model years
Where a source covers multiple generations, CarCareTool selects the generation(s) that best match this catalog model instead of mixing unrelated variants.
| Generation / scope | Years | Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini | 1959–2000 (5.38 million) | 848 cc, 970 cc, 997 cc, 998 cc, 1,071 cc, 1,098 cc, 1,275 cc ''A-series'' I4 | *4-speed manual *4-speed automatic *5-speed manual (optional extra on some later models) | FF layout |
Morris Mini features and equipment
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Recommended tire pressure for Morris Mini
Check the vehicle placard or owner’s manual for the manufacturer’s cold inflation pressure. CarCareTool estimates are clearly labelled when an exact verified value is unavailable.
| Load condition | Front | Rear | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | 32 PSI | 30 PSI | Estimate |
| Fully loaded | 34 PSI | 33 PSI | Estimate |
Frequently asked questions about Morris Mini
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