The automotive industry is a very passionate industry. The passions of serious car enthusiasts should not be underestimated. England especially one of the leading countries in this field, and a car released here amazed everyone for a long time.

The model we are talking about is of course the Mini Cooper. Minis were undoubtedly one of the most beloved vehicles of the 1900’s and it is possible to see that they are highly favored today. It has become a favorite of families, especially with its price-performance products. So how much do we know about Minis? In this article Interesting Facts About Mini Coopers We have listed the articles.

10 interesting facts about Mini:

In 1999 he won second place in the Car of the Century competition.

The ‘car of the century’ event was quite large and broad in scope. Held in the late 1990s, this event was organized by the Global Automotive Choices Foundation with the aim of identifying the most influential cars of the 20th century. In the elections that started in 1996, about 700 cars were nominated. With the involvement of the public There was a very extensive elimination for 3 years and 5 candidates were left for the final.† The first place was left to the Ford Model T. Because the first car to be produced at an affordable price for that time was the Ford Model T. Mini Cooper, on the other hand, took second place by eliminating popular cars of its time, such as Volkswagen Beetle, Porsche 911.

80% of floor space used for passengers and luggage

The idea behind the decision to produce a vehicle like the Mini Cooper was the minority of family cars in the 1900s. Interestingly enough, in those years it was not possible to find an economical car with enough space for the family and their luggage. Based on this, DMC has decided to design the Mini in accordance with this situation. Mini, which came out as planned, Despite being 120.2 inches tall, it could use 80% of its floor space for passengers and luggage.† It was BMC’s great design on the Mini that made this possible. Space saving was achieved with the transverse engine design. This is supported by the front-wheel drive and the wheel design at every corner. This has made Mini a fuel-saving vehicle that fits in 1 family or even more.

Has a rich racing history

From the outside, the Mini certainly doesn’t look like a race car. Although the design has a completely sporty look, it is not a race car. But a friend of the founder of Mini saw great potential for racing Minis and convinced him to prepare the Mini for various competitions held in Europe. 2 special models were developed for the competitions. These models are Cooper and Cooper S. was known as They were also really successful in the 60s. He managed to show himself in many competitions such as the British Sedan Car Championship, the British Rally Championship or the European Rally Championship.

Owns the naming rights of BMW Mini

The mini series, as it is known, was first introduced in 1959 by BMC, namely: British Motor Corporation. BMC later changed names several times. After some company changes, it changed its name to British Leyland in 1968 and Rover Group in 1986. But any successful company can come to a dead end at some point in its career. towards the end of the 1900s BMW confronted the Rover Group, which was in financial difficulties. and bought many shares. In 2000, BMW sold most of its shares to the Rover Group. But he never took the Mini out of his hands. Rather, he set up an independent department dedicated to the Mini and worked on updating the Mini’s design and modernizing its image.

The original Mini was very fast

The earliest prototypes of the Mini were built more powerfully than expected. Equipped with a 37 hp 946cc engine, the Mini had more engine power than the vehicle could handle† So the engineers reduced the engine power to 848cc and reduced the power to 33 horsepower. The resulting model (Mini Mk1) went from 0 to 60 mph in 26.5 seconds and 75 mph was its maximum capacity. Of course, it was quite successful for its time, although it was a rather ridiculous image compared to the current circumstances. For example, the Triumph Herald took 31.3 seconds to reach 60 mph, while the Morris Minor took 36.4 seconds on the 1000.

The originally made Mini was Britain’s favorite vehicle

One of England’s iconic emblems was the cars it produced. Many iconic vehicles such as Aston Martin, Range Rover or McLaren F1 originated in England. But this None of the vehicles ranked #1 in a 2012 poll by the auto magazine Autocar.† According to polls, the Mini is the best British car of all time. While many people are surprised by this situation, it is clear why it actually happened. Mini’s economical cars have officially become a symbol of innovation and the millions of purchases have proven their success.

Inspired by the mini skirt model

Mary Quant was one of the most famous fashion designers of her time. Everyone knew Mary Quant’s name, especially in the 60’s and… He had a big hand in miniskirt fashion that swept the world.† Quant didn’t directly invent miniskirts himself, but he does have something to do with the way the name was given. Quant called her mini skirts inspired by Minis. When Minis were included in commercials, people associated it more.

It had many different variations and body designs

The mini-series has had many different variations and body shapes for a long time. Targeting different markets by the manufacturing company Enabled minis can exist in many different types of markets† For example, the Wesley Horney was a longer, more luxurious version of the Mini aimed at the wealthy. Companies were also among the targets of Mini. Transporting goods, etc. Before the construction of the works, models such as Mini Van and Mini Pick-up were launched, which placed more importance on functionality than appearance.

The original Mini’s design hasn’t changed in 40 years

The original design of the Mini was loved and appreciated by the locals. For this reason There has been no significant design change in over 40 years.† While this is not uncommon in the car market in general, Alec Issigonis (car designer) insisted it was the right move. Of course, that doesn’t mean it hasn’t changed at all. Over the years they have undergone minor cosmetic changes and have been much improved in terms of powertrain. But the main body has never undergone any change. Until BMW bought the Mini in 2000. The BMW takeover spawned the model we see on the roads today.

The world record for the number of people that can fit in the Classic Mini is 23

We know that one of the Mini’s designs is a family pack. As heavy as this design may be, the maximum number of people that can fit in a Mini . suits calculated as 28† In 2012, a group of trained gymnastics girls broke the Guinness World Record with 28 people when they fit into a modern Mini Cooper. The same group made a record attempt in the classic Mini 23 people managed to break in for a classic Mini Cooper.