Super TestCar reviews - Mini - Hatch - CooperMini modelsWhat's Changed18 Jul 2002 By BRUCE NEWTON THE new Mini pays homeage to the old car in philosophical terms, but is vastly different in reality - as it should be considering 40 years spans the development period between the two cars. While the original was a ground-breaking concept and product, the BMW Mini is a quality execution of known technologies. It's a front-wheel drive, three-door hatchback with quality underpinnings and excellent safety credentials. Did you know?In 1961 F1 car constructor John Cooper realised the Mini's incredible handling and roadholding could make it a potent track weapon. He secured a deal with BMC to make 1000 Mini Coopers so it could qualify for production car races. It went on sale with a power hike from 34 to 55bhp from a bored-out engine and tiny disc brakesAll car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen |
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