THE GLOBAL CAR CATALOG

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.

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Rover Mini Engines and Transmissions

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.

Cabrio — Rover Mini Engines and Transmissions

Cabrio Rover Mini Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
1.3 MTGasoline1273 cm³63 hp46 kW95 N⋅mManualFWD

Sedan 2-doors — Rover Mini Engines and Transmissions

Sedan 2-doors Rover Mini Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
1.3 MTGasoline1273 cm³53 hp39 kW92 N⋅mManualFWD
1.3 MTGasoline1273 cm³63 hp46 kW95 N⋅mManualFWD
1.3 ATGasoline1273 cm³63 hp46 kW95 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
1.3 MTGasoline1274 cm³50 hp37 kW89 N⋅mManualFWD
1.3 ATGasoline1274 cm³50 hp37 kW89 N⋅mAutomaticFWD
1.3 MTGasoline1275 cm³61 hp45 kW91 N⋅mManualFWD
1.0 MTGasoline998 cm³41 hp30 kW68 N⋅mManualFWD

Rover Mini Dimensions

Cabrio — Rover Mini Dimensions

Cabrio Rover Mini Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
1.3 MT3100 mm1440 mm1350 mm2035 mm750 kg1070 kg150 mm

Sedan 2-doors — Rover Mini Dimensions

Sedan 2-doors Rover Mini Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
1.3 MT3050 mm1410 mm1350 mm2035 mm700 kg1050 kg150 mm
1.3 MT3050 mm1410 mm1350 mm2035 mm700 kg1050 kg150 mm
1.3 AT3050 mm1410 mm1350 mm2035 mm700 kg1050 kg150 mm
1.3 MT3050 mm1410 mm1350 mm2035 mm645 kg1000 kg150 mm
1.3 AT3050 mm1410 mm1350 mm2035 mmNot provided1000 kg150 mm
1.3 MT3050 mm1410 mm1350 mm2035 mm695 kg1000 kg150 mm
1.0 MT3050 mm1410 mm1350 mm2035 mm625 kg1000 kg150 mm

Rover Mini Cargo Space

Cabrio — Rover Mini Cargo Space

Cabrio Rover Mini Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume min
1.3 MT120 l

Sedan 2-doors — Rover Mini Cargo Space

Sedan 2-doors Rover Mini Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume min
1.3 MT120 l
1.3 MT120 l
1.3 AT120 l
1.3 MT120 l
1.3 AT120 l
1.3 MT120 l
1.0 MT120 l