Monday, July 20, 2009
The following is an official history of the mini-mini in the past 50 years. He describes the birth of small cars from Britain in 1950 until today, the success in the world. If you do not know much about Mini / MINI history, this is a lesson. And as a bonus, also the biggest photo gallery official Classic Mini we have seen on the web, and even less on MotoringFile.
MINI was the culmination of economic and even desirable, for individual mobility than fifty years. And the exhibition shows the classic Miniacide first in volta Yeshre In 1959 the MINI style. As before, of course, philosophy is the combination of compact size with exceptional talent, an excellent fuel, a real function.
E 'in all these properties have the mini-machine is a real-time over the years. But the fact remains that half a century MINI coming to an end. E MINI celebrated this important anniversary in an appropriate manner, with a great fan of in this case or mini-moon in commonaft in the home country of the MINI.
The international meeting on the MINI United Festival 2009 less symbolically, as a global success MINI. The style of the brand, better fuel economy and emissions management, agile handling, a high degree of safety and quality - these characteristics throughout the mondo.Radici historical and MINI also offers a degree of charm that no one can escape. The anniversary of the brand, then, is the ideal time to Rückkehr in the exciting story of a truly exceptional car.
Alec Issigonis: a true visionary and the father of the classic Mini. Alexander Arnold Constantine (Alec) Issigonis was the father of the classic Mini. Towards the end of the year 1956 by Leonard Lord, at the time that the President of BriBritish Motor Corporation (BMC), a real small car "as soon as possible.
Needless to say that Issigonis wurdegesungen from the idea that the construction of a smallens dream has always been one of his favorite challenges. And now it's time to make their ideas on paper and put them into practice with his team. His vision was a small four places and the best use of available space and fornisces comodidad, a car is very different from a technical point of view and the rest of the street, at the moment, a car and everyone was zahlenre.
The Suez crisis, the rash.
The initiative for the project is that mañanauna nichts has to do with the car: On the 26th July 1956, Gamal Abd el-Nasser, the president of Egypt, the nationalization of the Suez Canal just a month after withdrawing troops britanniquess'estE the Suez Canal, and closed the channel. Although the French and British before the majority of the owners of the company immediately paratroopers to protect derschiffbare channel, however, remained closed for several months. Consequently, prices for oil and gasoline simcapas vertiginously and the British government, including rationing, and ten gallons of gasoline per month. So, if semblecomme long solont with cars that are a chance on the market.
Great stories with a small budget.
The objective was clear: the development of a small fuel access to the great tradition of the pre-belLico Austin Seven and the legendary Morris Minor. BMC Since resources are extremely limited (as was the case with many otrosfabricantes car), the Lord hasensures that the cost of developing jourou done in the development ebreve term.
A prerequisite for building the future of small cars, because the use of an engine in production today. British Motor Corporation (BMC) was in 1952 through the merger of the main reasons for the production bulls of British cars, their brands, including big names such as Austin, Morris, Riley and Wolseley.
Compact and gradual, motorinstalados transversale.
Issigonis, the first phase of the concept car, the engine is transversely mounted in the car. The only motivation to comply with these requirements, the BMC A-series for the movement of unit 948 cc and 37 hp in the development of the Morris Minor. And it was certainly more than enough, the first street Testbei a speed of 150 km / h or 94 km / h, which is probably asking too much from this small car, since neither the suspension nor dhe conçused brakes were awarded for this tipoprestazione.
Engine, and then, the production was on 34-hp engine and has the capacity to 848 cc, but big enough for a top speed of 120 km / h 75 MPH.
A surprising - and, as discussed below, a typical - characteristic of the classic Mini, the metal or has been attached between the wings and body of the car is with the outside world. The reason this feature was not conventional and not only Wirtschaftliche, pearls mucanales faces outward is easier to produce and therefore less expensive. The second finding focuses on the cost of production is evident at first glance is the door, the front of the door hinges themselves.
Almost needless to say, the interior is also in accordance with this philosophy minimali with the driver and passenger doors open and clôtureet with a simple cable and a small storage bin hau instead of a panel on theFront driver and passenger. In the middle of the taskbar is an archiving tool, speed, mileage and fuel. Here are two switches for the lights screenwipers and only available with heating.
Even the luxury with chrome surfaces istwurde on a normeCoupe without heat, but not carpet, leather seats and an ashtray applications. Lightweight, but with a lot of space.
With the transverse engine before driving wtalón steep bank and the principle of establishing a "wheel at each corner, the classic mini car are clearly distinguishable from all other road users in Europe. weight of the conventional standard MINI was about 600 kg or 1325 kg at the same time, the car has Platzund enough for four people, including the passengers to take some "baggage. And if the 195 liters (6.8 cubic feet) of luggage confrontotiment is not enough, everything he had to do is open the door. In fact, with the trunk on the rotating Basis, the driver and the passengers were able to place objects on the lid and press more or less securely in position. E 'was only an echo hpas enthusiasts, but are in vivid colors on the sale of AUTOD brochures that show how customers the opportunity to make your luggage, your debut August 26, 1959.
The big day has arrived the 26th August 1959 with the classic Mini to his debut in the same time in all countries in which it was represented BMC. The first car on dem market in two variants, such as the Morris Mini Austin Seven Minoret, which is only in its grille, body and wheel colors Caps.
But not from a multitude of Piante with Austin built in Birmingham in the Morris Oxford, but then the two versions of BMC on both sides. UK Home in Classic Mini from € 496, which is the eighth century at the lowest price on the car market.
The Incredible Austinte you "- with" v "is around 90 ° in the first publicity photo - It on the market against competitors, albeit more expensive, has already shown his skills in Europe: Volkswagen, the Renault Dauphine, oe of the Fiat-600.
"The coach, the legendary British car magazine, the new car is very good coverage from the beginning:" Although the method often leads to large errors in the vehicle, the results of the brilliant scientist and ingeingénieurs to a challenge with all means very good. "
Even if the new arrival in the directoryUnited Kingdom was able to take control of the international competition in auto sales to slow rivistemobili began a lengthy process. Youth Mini buyers thought it was too expensive, despite its low price, customers can drive more money to be spartan. And the German car magazine "Motor Revue," said a clearer view of the Austin Seven of 1960 in a benchmark test: "By far the most interesting of all competitors (apart from the price). But the ist exactly why this miracle car (resArt rubber, four-cylinder transversely mounted engine, transmission and oil in a common and inexpensive 10-inch tires, the inside of an unusually large and small on the road) can not be seen in our country. Deen, mini deserves more recognition, because customers often spend more money in less perfect CARS - but buyers in this country who do not have a clear vision. "
Then, the Classic Mini in Germany in 5780 .-DM, Mzwischen Volkswagen .- DM 4600 and the new BMW 700 Sport was on the market at a price of $ 5650 .-.
Sales Support of Regina.
The fact that almost deAutour 3 1 / 2 meters from the parking lot is more than sufficient to only the classic Mini 3.05 meters or 120.1 Customs has no effect. But the big stars in London, discovered the serious athlete in society, in particular, Mr Snowdon, husband of Princess Margaret. And when the sister of MärzGaret, dhe Queen, you can create a classic test of the Google Mini with someone else, but the wheel Alec Issigonis, the Mini, once and for all learned that rMagen you need a cult car.
Customers in the United States has also shown a growing interest in this small car in Europe ", a warm welcome across the Atlantic. In 1960, a major U.S. car magazine has a clear vision dinuovo model:" E "fair to say that istAustin a little longer in fullm scale in the world of cars. We must admit that even with four passengers who have no problems with the car within ellel'espace - in fact, it feels comfortable in one of our great national model. And although the Mini is so much fun driving a car is still very real, and well built, with many options. "
New variants of the first production of Annona.
With 19,749 units thSiete Austin and Morris Mini is smaller PIE small and the production in 1959The production drastically to only 116,677 units a year later. Y with increasing success, the demands of customers of the classic Mini to be increased. BMC responded in 1960 with the introduction of two new variants, the Van and the state. In particular, it underlines the van and closed all the window glass Estateviene with two rear doors.
But it was not until 1961 that the classic Mini mostrato really all of his qualities: It has been this year with the introduction of kShareholders leashes never seen, ETL Mini Pick-Up. Slightly more than half a year later, two additional models have been prestige, Wolseley Hornet and Riley Elf majestic vertical grid with Swallow-tail and wings on the back. And in the second half of the years, a particular variant on the market in the shaping of the legend of the classic Mini, more than any other model: the Mini Cooper.
The athlete: the Mini Cooper.
Long before Alec Issigonis complete Drawments of the legendary classic Mini was a good friend of John Cooper, the equally legendary designer and manufacturer of racing cars. With the chief engineer of BMC on the advice of his colleagues, was involved in the development of the classic Mini from the beginning. And the more the project began to become reality, most Cooper is convinced that this new model entciauf the market offers a very special has been trying for a long time, which is the basis for a sports caren, the Lotus Elite so popular. So, after recording in the hands of a classic Mini, shortly after the adoption of the cars. Issigonis Cooper contacted immediately regarding the development of a small GT based on the classic Mini. George Harriman, the new President of BMC, he was convinced by this idea and Dezemberiso Cooper has a small number Ma1000 Coopers or test the reaction of the public.
Since the motor does not move more than one liter, Cooper to compensate for the increase from 68.3 per stroke 81.3 millimeters (2.69 to 3.20) with a reduction in diameter from 62.9 to 62.4 mm (2.48 to 2.46), with the four-cylinder esattamenteun height of 997 cc. The compression was from 8.3 to 9.0, larger intake valves and two carburetors do contribute.
Other changes wurdenbmineral you more in the exhaust and the expansion of housing on the performance of the engine.
Cooper has changed the transmission of the transmission, which increasesg of the vehicle speed in each gear. With the power of 55 hp motor, speed massimaale is about 136 km / h 85 MPH. And the right kind of power that the additional power, with Lockheed Cooper September inch disc brakes at the front wheels.
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In response to this new model, which in September 1961 was very euphoric, the only hope to enjoy more power. Issigonis and Cooper, the increase in capacitycapacity of 848 cc-1071 cc capacity, production maintenant 70 sec.
It is obvious that this extra power also means a higher speed, now with the car reach a speed of 160 km / h 99 MPH. John Cooper, of course, also on the brake, according to this uEITERE power by increasing the diameter of the disc 7 ½ ", with the brake electric Mini Cooper S on his debut in 1963, driven by a servo drive. The final test: der Rallye Monte Carlo.
With the classic Mini was perfect for racing to rally from débutipio, six vehicles for the Rallye Monte Carlo in 1960, six months after the Mini made its debut. But it took three years to learn that these young athletes were able to really compete. In 1963, Rauno Aaltonen Mini was the first victory of the class before the big day came in 1964 with a mighty army of competitors, Paddy Hopkirk took the victory in Europein general, the greatest driving her red Mini Cooper S. Rounding to the great triumph of the Mini Cooper, his team-mate Timo Mäkinen finished fourth and seventh Rauno Aaltonen.
This victory was the real start of the race unprecedented classic Mini car Sporttive the first after the war, the young athletes británicogolpear many international stars and events on the road. It is obvious questoha an impulse for the mini-incredible Picture.
The bitterness and disappointment triumphant return.
Mäkinen, in 1965, and his co-pilot Paul Easter after the success of the Mini Cooper, winning the Monte Carlo Rally hand. In fact, Mäkinen was the only rider in the race for the thousands of miles without a single penalty point.
A year later, the new mini-group as a favorite event in Mont. But things were different: All Mäkinen, Aaltonen and Hopkirk finished first, second and third on the Vvents, the victory of the car was not yet done so, more than eight hours a technician, with the approval of the Commission. And finally, that the other four projectors in the first grid of the Mini Cooper is not exactly in line with the requirements for the approval French. This means a disqualification, one of the most controversial and already some bad decisions in the history of the Rallye Monte Carlo.
Mini Cooper Monte Carlo in 1967, once againDespite the bitter disappointment. This time, the three musketeers Aaltonen, Mäkinen Hopkirk and with the support of Tony and Simo Lampinen fall. E Rauno Aaltonen, the Fyling Finn ", the number for 177 was the fastest rider at the finish line. All other Mini Coopers have also seen the checkered flag with Hopkirk six in the autumn of next tenth, fifteenth Punteggionlugar Lampinen, Mäkinen and No. 41 .
1965: one million mini-classic. In August 1964, BMC has as new version of the classic Mini was used for military purposes: the Moke, a four-seater.
With the Mini-Moke remaining on the list for a period of four years before Issigonis presented Hydrolastic suspension of car models in the luxury sedan at a much high. In this semi-hydraulic suspension system ammortizzabilieur and springs for the front axle etarrière connected on both sides for comfort car.
The classic Mini is still an Euccess, with an annual production amounted to 244,359 units, a new record. A year later, the classic Mini, and then broke the magical mark of one million units in the same year, and Alec Issigonis and his team to its automated Aufnahmeund the list of functions.
This makes the classical Minici one of the few small cars with automatic opde luxury todoporque requires virtually no more space than a four gearbox gearbox forwarde, so that even luxury cars in general while three-speed automatic.
1967: updating of the model.
In 1967, the classic Mini is ready for a serious upgrade. This means that a motor and dieVertreibung 998 cc, particolareer increase torque by 44 Newton-A52 meters (32.4 to 38.3 lb-ft). At the same time, the engine power was 38 seconds.
Anoxia two hours later, the Mini was a second, slightly larger than the variant withan interface: Mini Club Med model is also compatible with the Mini Club Med Mini Traveler Summer replace the Austin Seven and Morris colleagues introduced in 1960 and offers more space than before. 3165 measuring 124.6 mm or lengthofjumps, Mini Club Med has 11 inches longer than the classic Mini, the Mini Club Med Summer measured 133.9 mm or 3400 "and comes with more flexibility and options for transportation. Width, height and Step on the other hand, remained unchanged.
Mini Club Med comes standard with a 38 bhp 1.0-liter, while the Mini Cooper was in the area and the upper by the Club Med model, a 1.3 litri 5cv 9 and altroveMedia Mini 1275 GT.
A number of other information also amended in 1969, with a sliding window, the first beginning of the classic Mini, is to replace all models with the wind, the windows, hinges move inland, with a specific logo Google Mini, the engine hood.
1972: Sale of klaMini ssischen to three million units.
1972 was the classic Mini réussieannée: Thirteen annivicinodas car made its debut, demand is exploding, literally, when you become a production volume of 306,937 units, including the model of three million of these little now recognized as an interpreter c auténticolassic.
Model, the minor changes in most years has the charm of the classic Mini, with wheels for denovo mini 1275 GT in 1974, an eIRST kind of tires RunflatDunlop in others, even without the pressure tires. And in the same year, the base model, buyers will benefit from the introduction of a heating system is now available as standard. The specifications of the classic Mini was in new directions, in 1976, with more models of all kinds - fashion, sport, to distinguish between the children - in search of buyers around the world.
Gama streamlined models 1980 - 1983, the Clubman, the mass and the Vanwere from the Produktionne. The only model, then the 1.0-liter Classic Mini developed 40 hp. And the customers have remained faithful to this great artist, with five million lines of the classic Mini in Longbridge in 1986.
1990: Return of the Mini Cooper.
Even after the Cooper models officially at the end of his life, John Cooper has continued to develop and sell equipment for the implementation of the classic mines. In 1990 the Rover Group is nun for the classic mini recognized the possibility of this concept and decided to order the Mini Cooper.
Given the increasing demands in terms of emissions, the production of 1.0 liter carburadorción in 1992, all models with 1275 cc engine with fuel injection.
An official of the convertible version, developed in Germany and already in the German market was introduced in 1993. The production of the classic Mini finally ended in JahR 2000. Since then, more than 5.3 million units this world small car in the United Kingdom came from the production of all kinds of versions, of which around 600,000 units of power plants in Oxford from 1959 to 1968.
But even 41 years popaerétait has a great future, with the MINI One and MINI Cooper, a new chapter in the history of the United Kingdom in 2001. MINI United2009: on the anniversary of the MINI countries.
The mark wasRelaunched under the umbrella of BMW Group, the success dieserico cars from the UK again.
The introduction of the Mini on the market is a new segment - the segment of premium small car with a global presence and a broad range of adjustment features. Like the classic Mini decades, the market expectations vicinofino a day later, with the MINI sales of one million copies in just six years after the launch of the cars on the market.
MINIjetztprofitiert is more and more popular among customers in 80 markets worldwide and has long been the strongest brand for premium growth in the global market for cars.
The capacity of the modernization of the Oxford MINI Prrente were on multiple repeats to the growing demand from year to year. In 2008 alone, for example, worldwide sales of Mini reached over 232,000 units.
The Mini brand is celebrating its 50th Geburtstagnotwendig, in an absolute form - Groughly enough to hold a trace of this great event: the legendary Formula 1 circuit at Silverstone is the ideal place for the third MINI United festival celebrates fifty years of MINI, Mini International Community for the meeting 22-24 May 2009. MINI fans from all over the world, some of them in his car, enjoy a unique combination of lifestyle Silverstone show parties, programs, music FestivalsA and motorsports action.
Currently, the third and fourth races of the MINI CHALLENGE saisonÉEL will fall by the wayside. In fact, this popular racing series Clubsport MINI United Festival in recent years. And as one of the highlights of his CLASSIQUE furtMinisterio also the 'net at Silverstone, the Mini Seven Racing Club for nearly 50 classic mini-car race at the track. And last but not least, Mini fans will be in a Führungdurch the fascinating history of the mark in a special celebrada for the occasion.
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