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MINI 1000 Saloon

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 64.60 mm × 83.70 mm 2.54 in × 3.3 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.1 litre 1098 cc (67.004 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.30:1
Fuel system 1 SU HS4 carb
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 123 km/h (76 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 65.22 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 801.1 kPa (116.2 psi)
Specific torque 63.75 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.77
Unitary capacity 274.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2040 mm
wheelbase 80.3 in
Length (milimeters) 3050 mm
Length (inches) 120.1 in
Width (milimeters) 1410 mm
Width (inches) 55.5 in
Height (milimeters) 1350 mm
Height (inches) 53.1 in
L:W ratio 1.5
Ground clearance (milimeters) 147 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5.8 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 598 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1318 lb
Weight distribuiton 61.00 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 34 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 7.5 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 9 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Transverse
Drive FWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock 2.330
Turning circle 9.00 m
Tyres 145 SR 10
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.44

General information

RAC rating 10.3
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1979 MINI 1000 Saloon PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1979

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