1961 Austin 850 Mini Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1961 Austin 850 Mini, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Front Wheel
Body / Chassis : Steel unibody
Production Years for Series : 1959 - 1967
MPG Highway : 40
Top Speed : 73 mph | 117.457 km/h
Inline 4
Displacement : 848 cc | 51.7 cu in. | 0.8 L.
Power : 37 BHP (27.232 KW) @ 5500 RPM
Torque :44 Ft-Lbs (60 NM) @ 2900 RPM
Bore : 2.5 in | 63 mm.
Stroke : 2.7 in | 68 mm.
Compression : 8.3:1
Main Bearings : 3
Construction : Cast-iron block and head
Transmission:
4 Manual

Total Austin Production for 1961 : 190,000
Mini Cooper MKI Production (1959-1967) : 119,000
1961 Austin 850 Mini
1961 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : $2,850
Avg. Household Income : $5,315
Avg. Home : $12,500
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.27

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Q: How fast is the 1961 Austin 850 Mini? A: The 1961 Austin 850 Mini has a top speed of 73 mph.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1961 Austin 850 Mini? A: The 1961 Austin 850 Mini has a wheelbase size of 80.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1961 Austin 850 Mini? A: The 1961 Austin 850 Mini has a length of 120.00 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1961 Austin 850 Mini? A: The 1961 Austin 850 Mini has a width of 55.50 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1961 Austin 850 Mini? A: The 1961 Austin 850 Mini was a Coupe.

Q: How many vehicles did Austin produce in 1961? A: Austin produced 190,000 automobiles in 1961.

Q: How many Mini Cooper MKI were produced? A: Austin produced 119,000 examples of the Mini Cooper MKI from 1959 to 1967.

Q: What engine did the 1961 Austin 850 Mini have? A: The engine powering the 1961 Austin 850 Mini was a Inline 4 (848 cc | 51.7 cu in. | 0.8 L.) with 37 BHP (27.232 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 44 Ft-Lbs (60 NM) @ 2900 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 1961 Austin 850 Mini have? A: The 1961 Austin 850 Mini had a 4 speed Manual gearbox.

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