1979 Mini 1000 Saloon specifications

1979 Mini 1000 Saloon data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2040 mm 80.3 inches
Track/tread (front) 1210 mm 47.6 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1180 mm 46.5 inches
Length 3050 mm 120.1 inches
Width 1410 mm 55.5 inches
Height 1350 mm 53.1 inches
Ground clearance 147 mm 5.8 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.5
Kerb weight 598 kg 1318 lb
Weight distribution 61% front
fuel tank capacity 34 litres 7.5 [9] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Austin
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.1 litre
1098 cc
(67.004 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 64.6 × 83.7 mm
2.54 × 3.3 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.77
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
39.5 PS (39 bhp) (29.1 kW)
at 4750 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
70 Nm (52 ft·lb) (7.1 kgm)
at 2000 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
26.5 kW/litre
36 ps/litre
35.5 bhp/litre
0.58 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
63.75 Nm/litre
0.77 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.3:1
Fuel system 1 SU HS4 carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 801.1 kPa (116.2 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 274.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 123 km/h (76 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
66.12 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 PS/kg
48.63 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
65.22 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
20.56 kg/kW
34.35 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout transverse
Drive wheels front wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock 2.330
Turning circle 9.00 m
Front suspension I.W.RS.
Rear suspension I.RS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 145 SR 10
Tyres rear 145 SR 10
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area 781 cm2
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.44
general
Carfolio.com ID99198
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 10.3
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1979 Mini 1000 Saloon added 2002-09-05.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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