SUMMARY Another annual special Limited Edition Mini, which by now we know was used as a marketing ploy to 'spruce up' the car with a few colour-co-ordinated touches and some decals.
PRODUCTION
Production dates
1985
Price at launch
£3798
Total Production
2000 UK1725 Export
Chassis numbers
-
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
Engine
998cc four-cylinder OHV, single SU carb
Engine designation
A+
Bore/stroke
64.59x76.2mm
Compression ratio
10.3:1
Power output
40bhp @ 5000rpm
Torque
50lb.ft @ 2500rpm
Transmission
Four-speed manual
Final drive
2.95
Brakes
Front 8.4-inch discs, rear drums
Suspension
Rubber cones
Wheels
4x12
Wheelbase
80.2-inches
Length
120.25-inches
Width
55.5-inches
Height
53-inches
Tyres
Dunlop 145 SR-12
Colours
Silver Leaf only
PERFORMANCE
Maximum Speed
82mph
0-60mph
17.5secs
Average fuel consumption
40mpg
NOTABLE
FEATURES
Ritz motif on boot and rear quarters
Nimbus Grey grille, wheelarches, drip rail and single door
mirror
Chrome bumper, handles and exhaust
Claret
red/Prussian Blue/Osprey Grey velvet seats
Prussian Blue fascia, seatbelts, carpets and doorbins
