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Quiz about BMC Mini
Quiz about BMC Mini

BMC Mini Trivia Quiz


The wonderful world of the Mini from the early days.

A multiple-choice quiz by Lord_Digby. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
Lord_Digby
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
264,579
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
769
Last 3 plays: Guest 103 (7/10), sadwings (10/10), Sellyselkirk (4/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Who designed the Mini? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In what year was the first Mini produced? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What was the price of the basic Mini when it was launched? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Where was the Mini production line? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What was the basic cc of the Mini when it was launched? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What size wheels did the first the Mini have? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. How much does the Mini weigh?
Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Why did the Mini have a transverse engine layout? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Where was the starter button on the first Mini? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What type of side windows did the first Mini use? Hint



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Today : Guest 103: 7/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who designed the Mini?

Answer: Alec Issigonis

Alec Issigonis was born in Turkey (1906) with a father of British nationality and a Bavarian mother.
2. In what year was the first Mini produced?

Answer: 1959

Alec Issigonis, was asked to use the engines from existing stock, so he designed the Mini around the old engine. The only difference was he mounted it in a transverse position, and the gearbox under the engine.
3. What was the price of the basic Mini when it was launched?

Answer: £497

The price of the Mini was never a problem with people wanting the buy the latest technically advanced car.
4. Where was the Mini production line?

Answer: Longbridge and Cowley

5.3 million Minis were produced and have been sold world-wide.
5. What was the basic cc of the Mini when it was launched?

Answer: 849

Over a period of time other options of engine size became available. The most sort after Mini was the 1275 Cooper S.
6. What size wheels did the first the Mini have?

Answer: 10 Inch

The 10" wheels were used as it caused the least problems with the size of the brakes.
7. How much does the Mini weigh?

Answer: Around 1300 lbs

The length of the Mini is 2670mm, 1270mm in width, and 1320mm in height.
8. Why did the Mini have a transverse engine layout?

Answer: To give passengers maximum space

A transverse engine was used as the gearbox lays under the engine, so there is no gearbox tunnel inside the car. This gave more interior space for the passenger and driver.
9. Where was the starter button on the first Mini?

Answer: On the floor

The first Mini Mark 1 had a starter push button on the floor on the tunnel.
10. What type of side windows did the first Mini use?

Answer: Slide type

Wind up windows became available in 1964.
Source: Author Lord_Digby

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