Rover Mini Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1989–2000) — First Generation
The First Generation Rover Mini keeps the classic two-box city-car shape in Cabrio and Sedan 2-doors bodies. You get a short wheelbase, simple controls, and a car sized for tight streets rather than long motorway hauls.
You'll find a compact Rover Mini engine in this generation—gasoline, with a manual transmission and front-wheel drive. The 1.3 MT Cabrio is a livelier example; the 1.0 MT Sedan 2-doors uses the smaller unit. Treat these powertrains as snapshots of the drivetrain, not the full lineup.