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The MINI Cooper has had an interesting and diverse history. Originally designed with fuel economy as its primary objective, the little car has become a cultural icon. Descargar Drivers Sony Vaio Pcg-61411l. They have been used as street cars that appeal to all age groups and economic levels and have also been used as rally cars, including being three time winners at the Monte Carlo Rally.

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Adobe Photoshop 5.0 Full Version With Key. The Vision and Origin In 1957 England, post-World War II, fuel prices were rapidly rising due to the Suez Crisis, making fuel-efficient vehicles more appealing. In response, the Morris Company's Sir Leonard Lord tasked his number one engineer, Alec Issigonis, with designing and building a car that was fuel efficient, small but able to carry four adults, and affordable for nearly every demographic. Issigonis took the challenge seriously and made some innovative design changes that were unheard of at the time. He turned the engine sideways allowing for more room on the inside as well as providing more stability for tight turns. He also pushed the wheels out to the very corners of the body which also give it increased stability and interior spaciousness.

The world had never seen anything like the Mini and it wasn't prepared for it. British Motor Corporation's (BMC) 1959 launch of the first Mini left much of the public scratching their heads. It didn't take long, though, for the perky, fun, nimble little car to catch on. It fit right in with the fun and free culture of the 1960s, and the low cost helped, too.

The appeal was widespread and diverse, it transcended the barriers of class and culture. The veritable masses became enamored with the little car, whether they were British royalty (Prince Andrew's daughters, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, among others) or too-cool-for-everything hipsters - and everyone in between. And just like that, an icon was born. The Mark I The first Mini was unveiled to the press in April 1959. By August, the company had produced several thousand of the little cars and they were ready to start selling. The now beloved and widely recognized moniker, 'Mini', had not yet been introduced.

There was some word play that indicated a 'smaller' vehicle, but the actual term Mini had yet to arrive on the scene. The Morris version was referred to as the Morris Mini-Minor and the Austin version was referred to as the Austin Seven (or SE7EN). Specs on the Mark I include: • Wheelbase - 80.2 inches for the saloon and 84.2 inches for the estate • Length - 120.2 for the saloon, 129.9 for the estate, and 130 inches for the Wolseley Hornet • Width - 55 inches • Height - 53 inches • Curb Weight - 1,360 - 1,512 pounds • Transmission - 4 speed manual, 4 speed automatic (introduced in October 1965), and 5 speed manual • Engine - 848 cc, 970 cc, 997 cc, 998 cc, 1,071 cc, 1,098 cc, 1,275 cc I4(A-series) • MPG - 43.5 miles per imperial gallon (36 miles per US gallon) A whopping 1,190,000 Mark I's were produced throughout the 1960s.