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Hi everyone, I was just wondering what is the weight of the original (1959-2000) Mini, Mini Cooper and Cooper S. I also couldn't find the cars' weight distribution, all I have heard is that they are well balanced and were succesful in different rallies (was their an all wheel drive version?).Any help will be much appreciated.
Rijoh
08-19-2004, 03:12 AM
I'm pretty sure henk4 can help you out
Wouter Melissen
08-19-2004, 03:13 AM
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame.mv?file=car.mv&num=1998
The Rally Monte Carlo was won three times. Four wheel drive systems did not hit rallying until the early 1980s.
henk4
08-19-2004, 03:14 AM
I'm pretty sure henk4 can help you out
I could but the UCP mini owner would certainly know much more about it :) as he just showed before my reply became active.
Rijoh
08-19-2004, 04:51 AM
I could but the UCP mini owner would certainly know much more about it :) as he just showed before my reply became active.
You have also a Mini as avater ;)
henk4
08-19-2004, 04:54 AM
You have also a Mini as avater ;)
do you know the kerb weight of the Murcielago?
Matra et Alpine
08-19-2004, 05:44 AM
The original dry-suspension Minis were 1294lbs ( 587kg ) and the hydrolastic ones were 1392lbs ( 635kg )
No they were never 4WD prodcued, tho a prototype was built by BL with a Mini engine in front AND rear.
Many grass track racers do the same now - but using MUCH lighter bike engines and transmission ( Mini engine/transmission weighed 333lbs !! ). Great to watch :)
erm,, in full race rally trim the weight distribution was all to the front.
Standard was aroung 60/40, but by the time it's lightened and converted to beam rear axle it can get to 70/30. Its why you'll often see a Mini on track with the rear lifted on braking/cornering.
The Mini success was based on the ability to enter a corner with HUGE understeer and scrub it off and then drag it out of the corners - all a consquence of the large forward bias.. So the back didn't do much - and being VERY short wheelbase didn't contribute much to direction :)
Mustang
08-19-2004, 05:46 AM
do you know the kerb weight of the Murcielago?
1650 kg :) ha i seriously know that coz i just finished reading about it :p
Rijoh
08-19-2004, 07:41 AM
1650 kg :) ha i seriously know that coz i just finished reading about it :p
It was a question for me, you #&*!~ ;)
But the Murcie in my avater is lighter because it's on fire :cool:
Viper007
08-19-2004, 02:16 PM
The Ferrari F40 is lighter than a modern day mini. One of the great components for pure exhilaration.
Matra et Alpine
08-19-2004, 02:59 PM
The Ferrari F40 is lighter than a modern day mini. One of the great components for pure exhilaration.
A delivery truck is lighter than the modern day BMW 0.5 series Mini :)
SIMPLETON
08-19-2004, 03:10 PM
A delivery truck is lighter than the modern day BMW 0.5 series Mini :)
But once you put the average delivery man in it the weight will skyrocket :)
Thanks a lot guys.
But I've got another question - when were the hydrolastic ones introduced? Did they have better handling, was the weight gain worth it? Did those car use the same engine?