● MINI(1959-present)
Brand features: it is popular all over the world, and the British national treasure-class economical car brand
Now the owner: BMW
The official gives the MINI brand and product name the correct way to write it
● Classic MINI initials are capitalized. From its birth in 1959 to its inclusion in the BMW Group in 1994
● The brand-new MINI is capitalized. Since 21, the brand-new MINI has been listed, creating a new era of product writing
● The letters of cars and models are capitalized, for example, MINI COOPER S
● The initial letter of ordinary cars is capitalized. For example, Fun, Excitement
● Limited car models are capitalized. For example, Camden
MINI can be said to be a British national treasure car, which was once popular all over the world, and it can be said that MINI is the "most nourishing" car brand in the tide of the decline of British automobile industry, which is of course attributed to its glorious history and the painstaking management of BMW.
the MINI car was born in 1959, and was designed by a designer named Alec Isgonis. The original purpose of designing the mini was that the oil crisis enveloped the whole of Britain at that time, and the sales of those large-displacement models dropped sharply, so BMC British Automobile Company was prepared to develop a small car that was economical and fuel-efficient, so Alec Isgonis began to develop it.
in 1959, the production lines of Morris and Austin, a subsidiary of BMC, in Longbridge and Cowley began to produce the first MINI. At that time, the first MINI used the traditional BMC 4-cylinder water-cooled engine and adopted an innovative horizontal layout. The gearbox was four-speed and front-wheel drive. The target group of the new car is ordinary families and the price is less than 5 pounds. At that time, the first new car was not directly launched using the MINI brand, but was called Morris MINI.
after the first MINI was introduced, people began to love it gradually because of its economy and practicality, and then a man named John Cooper (note: John Cooper is an engineer who specializes in car modification. The racing car he built won the F1 world championship twice in 1959 and 196, and he is a friend of Alec Isgonis. ), it is suggested that Alec Isgonis design a MINI with higher performance, which will make the MINI more competitive in the market.
with the advice and participation of John Cooper, the world's first MINI Cooper was born in 1961. The power of the MINI Cooper engine was upgraded from the previous 848CC engine with 34 horsepower to the 997CC engine with 55 horsepower. Subsequently, BMC also developed a Cooper S(S stands for Special) with higher performance, and the maximum power was upgraded to 7 horsepower. With Mini Cooper's, BMC achieved very good results on the track in the 196s, winning more than 25 rally champions and other various non-rally champions.
in the 197s, MINI cars were in turmoil with the British automobile industry. First, in 1968, BMC Automobile Company and Leland Automobile Company were integrated and became Leland Group. At that time, Leland Automobile stopped production of the MINI Cooper series, leaving only the basic MINI models. Fortunately, the sales of MINI cars were still considerable from 1971 to 1972, setting a record of 318, vehicles.
In p>198, Leland Motor Company was renamed Austin Morris Group, and the name of MINI was also changed to Austin MINI. Even so, MINI was still welcomed by people in the market. By 1986, the total output of MINI cars had reached 5 million. In 1988, Austin Morris Group was integrated into Rover Group, and the MINI car was changed from Austin MINI to Rover MINI.
After MINI became Rover MINI, Rover Automobile began to pay attention to the development of MINI brand again. In 199, Rover Group re-produced MINI Cooper model, and the new MINI Cooper with 1275cc displacement and 63 horsepower engine quickly became the best-selling MINI version.
In 1994, BMW acquired Rover Group. Although Rover, MG and other brands have not been well developed under BMW, MINI cars have been selling well under BMW, so in 2, when BMW sold or returned several Rover brands to the UK, it left MINI behind, and invested nearly 36 million euros for MINI cars, and re-established the MINI car factory in Oxford, England.
subsequently, BMW began to rebuild the MINI model. in 21, a new MINI was born. the new MINI inherited the appearance characteristics of the old MINI and became more powerful. from this generation of MINI, the MINI car series began to have three fixed models: MINI ONE, MINI COOPER and mini Cooper S.
in recent years, more BMW MINI models have been born, including MINI CLUBMAN, MINI COUNTRYMAN, MINI COUPE and MINI ROADSTER, and their sales are also very impressive. In 211, the global sales of BMW MINI reached nearly 3, units, and in 211, the sales in China reached nearly 2, units. Models
When we look at the classic Mini models, we can't help but admire the designers' fantastic ideas: the design elements such as the transverse engine, the outward-facing metal weld between the wheel cover and the car body, the round dashboard, the round headlights, etc. They give each model a connotation called "the soul of the car".
the first variant car-Mini Van
the Mini van, which was put on the market in January, 196, is a two-seater car. Based on the classic mini, the body length has been increased to 33mm, the body height has been increased by 1mm, and the wheelbase has reached 213mm. This change has not brought adverse effects to this front-wheel drive, nor has it increased additional costs. The trunk of this car has no windows, and the rear is equipped with split doors. The C-pillar extends to the tail at a certain inclination angle, and the two doors open diagonally, with the maximum opening angle of 9. This car is very suitable for shuttling goods in narrow city streets.
Mini Estate: Traveller and Countryman
Estate are small four-seaters with the same size as Van, but with windows all around. Like car doors and windows, the rear window adopts a sliding opening and closing device. Traveller and Countryman are aimed at two completely opposite groups in society, which just reflects the humanistic care of the classic Mini. Countryman is designed for people living in the countryside. Traveller inherited the wooden style of Morris Mini-Minor, and adopted the wooden frame behind the B-pillar. The difference is that Morris Mini-Minor uses the wooden frame as a load-bearing structure, while Traveller only uses it as a decoration.
From military to leisure-Mini Moke
The Mini Moke, which was launched in 1964, is the most open classic mini, and this recreational vehicle was originally designed for military use, and it is also the first mini convertible model in history. Moke's solid structure, compact shape and light body can meet all kinds of strict requirements such as being dropped to the ground by parachute or suspended by helicopter. The seat is quite simple, and the metal frame is embedded with cushions. The folding roof only provides the most basic protection for the people inside the car from wind and bad weather.
classic Mini Clubman
in the autumn of 1969, the name clubman first appeared in the family of classic mini, and it appeared as a new version of Estate. From 198 to 1983, Clubman, Estate and Van successively withdrew from the production line. For a long time, people could only see the classic Mini with three hatchbacks and the new MINI later.
the final version of the classic Mini-Mini convertible
as the only overseas model of the classic Mini, the mini convertible was unveiled in Germany in 1991. The car came from Baden's franchised dealer, who managed to remove the hood of the classic Mini and turned it into an eye-catching convertible, which sold for 12,25 pounds in the UK at that time. The 5387862nd Mini drove off the production line in Birmingham, England, and the gem Mini was collected and gave birth to a new life. In 2, the management of BMW Group had a unique insight and created a new MINI era. In 21, the birth of MINI One and MINI Cooper opened a brand-new page for this classic brand with a long history.
MINI Cooper
BMW has re-developed the MINI's 4-cylinder engine, and the new engine has many innovative technologies. MINI Cooper's interior has adopted a brand-new design, and its appearance retains the unique mini features. The advanced power unit, together with the improved chassis and suspension, enables the driver to fully realize the kart driving experience that MINI deliberately pursues. MINI Cooper is equipped with a 1.6L naturally aspirated engine with a maximum output of 88kW.
a new generation of MINI convertibles
a new generation of MINI convertibles is a symbol of the passion of open-top driving and has a distinctive MINI brand style. Compared with the classic Mini model, the unique characteristics of the MINI convertible have been upgraded to a higher level, and the exterior design, handling, power, efficiency and functionality have been properly enhanced and improved. Soft-top two-door body with a separate sliding roof function ensures unparalleled body proportion, rounded horizontal lines and truly personalized style.
MINI Cooper s
the difference between mini Cooper s and mini Cooper lies in its more muscular hood and air intake on the hood. MINI Cooper S is a direct descendant of the legendary Mini Cooper S, which proved to be a very special MINI. The MINI Cooper S is equipped with a 1.6L twin scroll turbocharged engine with a maximum output of 128kW.
Interesting connection:
Before being acquired by BMW, people used to call the Mini "Mini" (lowercase), but after the acquisition, BMW officially called it "MINI" (uppercase), which is why BMW hopes that the new MINI will be bigger and stronger.
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in the MINI family, * * has three core products: MINI, MINI Clubman and MINI Cabrio. All models are divided into four types: One, Cooper, Cooper S and Cooper D. The main difference between One and Cooper is that the roof and body of One are the same color. The difference between Cooper S and Cooper is that it is equipped with a twin-scroll turbocharged engine and a new air inlet is added to the hood. Cooper D is a diesel version, which is currently only available abroad. At present, Cooper and Cooper's are the most common in China.
MINI Clubman
MINI Clubman combines the classic driving experience unique to MINI brand with personalized style; It has 4 seats, and the rear door adopts split design; The Clubdoor attached to the right side of the car body can be opened backwards; Compared with the "ordinary" MINI, the length of the car body is 238mm longer, and the wheelbase and rear leg space are increased by 8mm；; After the back of the rear seat was laid down, the trunk volume increased from 26L to 93 L.
MINI e
the mini e was launched in the world at the 28 los Angeles auto show, and it was the first mini brand pure electric vehicle. The car is equipped with an electric motor with an output of up to 15kW, which is powered by a set of high-performance rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, and the power is transmitted to the front wheels through a single-stage spiral gear transmission. Power transmission is quiet and smooth, and completely zero emissions. The battery specially developed for this vehicle can make the cruising range of the vehicle reach 2km. The maximum torque is 22N? M, the maximum speed can reach 152km/h (electronic speed limit).
activities
car lovers will unconsciously love modification and a series of activities related to playing with cars. The modification of MINI has been going on for half a century, and now this craze has not faded, but it has intensified. MINI fans express their love for it in various ways. We have to admit that MINI has brought a completely different and beautiful new world.
John Cooper Works
John Cooper has established a high reputation in the industry by modifying the classic Mini. As a result, the John Cooper Works refitting factory named after John Cooper specifically for Mini models appeared. In January 27, MINI, already a member of BMW Group, purchased the trademark right of John Cooper Works refitting factory. After that, all the professional sports cars in the MINI product series came from John Cooper Works and used its trademark, which is the MINI with the logo of "JCW" that we later saw. It has become an important part of the MINI brand.
MINI Double D
Never think that MINI Double D is a certain model of MINI, it is just a commemorative model modified from an English double-decker bus produced in Britain in 196s to commemorate the 4th anniversary of mini. MINI Double D uses right-hand drive, which is an original British style. In 26, this double-decker bus was reloaded, designed into a unique and fashionable MINI style, and became a mobile MINI world, with all kinds of MINI-related items in the car. MINI Double D started the splendid "MINI Boutique Urban Fashion"