SUMMARY
The launch model of the Mini and the most basic one at that. Sold simultaneously as the DeLuxe, this basic model was lacking many everyday essentials - such as carpets, a second sunvisor and a heater.

PRODUCTION
Production dates	1959-1967
Price at launch	£497
Total Production	all MkI saloons: 435,500
Chassis numbers	AA2S7 101
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
	Manual	Auto
Engine	848cc four-cylinder OHV, single SU carb
Engine designation	8MB
Bore/stroke	62.94x68.26mm
Compression ratio	8.3:1	9.1:1
Power output	34bhp @ 5500rpm
Torque	44lb.ft @ 2900rpm	44lb.ft @ 2500rpm
Transmission	Four-speed manual	Four-speed auto
Final drive	3.765
Brakes	Drums all-round
Suspension	Rubber cone. Hydrolastic from 1964
Wheels	3.5x10-inches pressed steel
Wheelbase	80.2-inches
Length	120.25-inches
Width	55-inches
Height	53-inches
Tyres	5.20x10 Dunlop C41 cross-ply
Colours
PERFORMANCE
Maximum Speed	75mph	70mph
0-60mph	29.7secs	32.0secs
Average fuel consumption	40mpg	33mpg