Mk1 weight

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kb58

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40 posts

248 months

Saturday 19th March 2005
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Searching didn't answer the question.

I hear many different numbers for the full-up weight of a Mk1 Mini, from 1200lbs all the way up to 1750lbs. Does anyone know the real number? Thanks.

love machine

7,609 posts

242 months

Saturday 19th March 2005
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Saloon/Deluxe 1398lb
Cooper 1433lb
Cooper 1275S 1540lb.

They are as good as gospel.

guru_1071

2,768 posts

241 months

Saturday 19th March 2005
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it will depend on the year of manufacture as well

i.e early '59 super light, 59-60 lightweight, 60-61 semi lightweight, 61 on 'normal'

nothings ever easy!!!

kb58

Original Poster:

40 posts

248 months

Sunday 20th March 2005
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Thank you! I wanted to compare it to my tube-frame mid-engine "Mini." www.kimini.com

danwebster

503 posts

241 months

Sunday 20th March 2005
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Looking good!

Ive been following your progress on and off for over a year, glad you've nearly done it.

One thing I often think is that the only way I could make my car more fun would be to make it rear wheel drive so i'm sure you'll have a lot of fun in that!

FYI my mini, which is very heavily modified and totally stripped to make it lighter, is 1408lbs exactly with a full tank of fuel and all fluids.

>> Edited by danwebster on Sunday 20th March 08:29

love machine

7,609 posts

242 months

Sunday 20th March 2005
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guru_1071 said:
it will depend on the year of manufacture as well

i.e early '59 super light, 59-60 lightweight, 60-61 semi lightweight, 61 on 'normal'

nothings ever easy!!!


My mate has an early 60's racer and it makes a different noise when you tap it than mine 66/67. that explains it. He's also got brass door hinges! (very posh!)

Cooperman

4,428 posts

257 months

Monday 21st March 2005
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We weighed my '64 rally car at a test day a couple of years ago. With about 5 gallons of fuel on board, 2 spare wheels it was 718 KG. Clive King's similar car was 715 KG and Geoff Twiggs '65 car was 725 KG. Bear in mind that's in full rally trim with roll cage, sump guard, fire extinguishers and a tool kit, but with very little sound proofing and perspex windows.