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List of Mini limited editions

List of Mini limited editions

British Leyland supplemented the original run of 2,500 cars with an additional 2,600 due to its popularity. The Mini Sprite was released in anticipation of the 25th anniversary of the Mini. Otherwise, the Racing was identical to the Flame apart from the colour. Apart from the color, the Flame was identical to the Racing . Fitted with a 3.44 final drive (as was found in the original 1961 Cooper), the Racing Green could be bought with the Rover-approved John Cooper performance kit.

The Sprite was intended to be an intermediate trim level between the City and the Mayfair . The Studio 2 name was first used on the Metro in 1987/88. Rover first ordered 75 cars from Lamm Autohaus, and this was shortly followed by an order for an additional 25. The engine produced 86hp. The John Cooper S specification Cooper 35 produced 86hp. Built to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Cooper s victory in four Saloon Car Championship races in 1968. On the Cooper S Touring, the Jack Knight 5-speed gearbox was available as an optional extra for £1,655. The Sport 5 was very similar to the Cooper S Touring except that it was offered with the 5-speed Jack Knight gearbox as standard. With 90hp output from its big-valve high-compression engine, the S Works is the most powerful Cooper ever made. This trim package adopted the branding of the After Eight chocolate mint in a partnership with its manufacturer, Rowntree & Company (then owned by Nestlé). The steering wheel used in the Blue Star is a RAID model 13D. The steering wheel used in the Silver Bullet is a RAID model 13D. Built to celebrate the Mini s 20th anniversary, the 1100 Special was the only round-nose Mini to be supplied with the 1098cc engine in the UK.

Identical to the Racing Green and Flame Red apart from the colour. The Mini Designeer was often called the Quant in reference to the Mary Quant-designed interior and Quant Daisy motifs on the steering wheel and bonnet badge. Paul Smith also designed a one-off Mini with 86 different-coloured stripes. The RSP was the first Cooper in 21 years, and the first Mini with a 1275cc engine in 10 years. After the success of this limited edition, Rover went into full-time production on the Mini Cabriolet. The folding sunroof that appeared on the British Open Classic had been an option on Japanese cars for some time.

The Mini was offered in a number of limited editions that usually included a special combination of trim and badging, but some also included mechanical upgrades. Of the 3,000 produced for the UK, 2,000 were in Cherry Red and 1,000 were Black; 2,800 were manual and 200 had an automatic gearbox (which was offered for the first time in a limited edition.) The 35 did not come with alloy wheels as standard. This was the first special edition Mini to use the 1.3 SPI engine. Inspired by the 1969 film The Italian Job , these cars were made to look like Coopers though they produced only 50hp. The colours offered on the Rio were usually extra-cost options on the standard Mini Sprite. .

Its name revived the old Austin-Healey name last used in 1971. This limited edition was also offered in France, Italy and Japan, although it was identified by different names in those markets. Produced after the supply of Mini Ritz s had been sold. Many examples were exported to France and Japan. First launched in France in May 1987 to coincide with the French Open, the Mini Advantage also appeared in the UK in June of that year to be available during The Championships, Wimbledon. This 1960 s theme was introduced in preparation for the Mini s 30th birthday. This 1960 s theme was introduced in preparation for the Mini s 30th birthday. Some Mini Racing cars were fitted with the John Cooper 998 conversion.

Identical to the Flame Red and Checkmate apart from the color. Fitted with a 3.44 final drive (as was found in the original 1961 Cooper), the Flame Red could be bought with the Rover-approved John Cooper performance kit. It was an instant success and sold out even before cars began to appear in showrooms, which prompted Rover to put a Cooper in full-time production. The 1994 Monte Carlo was released to celebrate Paddy Hopkirk s return to the Monte Carlo Rally, 30 years after his original win. Only 2 of the Grand Prix cars were made in a LHD configuration.

Identical to the Racing Green and Checkmate apart from the colour. Fitted with a 3.44 final drive (as was found in the original 1961 Cooper), the Checkmate could be bought with the Rover-approved John Cooper performance kit. An automatic transmission was offered as an option.