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| − | '''Mini 1275 GT. 1969–80 (prod. 110,673). 2-door saloon, 1275 cm³ (4 cyl. OHV).''' Sporting Mini, replacing the Cooper Mk IIIs, but never had the cachet of its predecessor. Despite Clubman nose, never officially a Clubman (with the exception of Australian [[Leyland Mini]] Clubman GT model, 1971–2). Only 59 bhp from A-series engine. Close-ratio gearbox and additional rev counter compared with regular Minis. Twelve-inch wheels from 1974; minor changes throughout decade. New Zealand-assembled models had bigger ''1275 GT'' stripes on rear wings. Unloved compared with Coopers, but it has its fans. Deleted in 1980 when [[Austin Mini Metro]] launched. | + | '''Mini 1275 GT. 1969–80 (prod. 110,673). 2-door saloon, 1275 cm³ (4 cyl. OHV).''' Sporting Mini, replacing the Cooper Mk IIIs, but never had the cachet of its predecessor. Despite [[Mini Clubman|Clubman]] nose, never officially a Clubman (with the exception of Australian [[Leyland Mini]] Clubman GT model, 1971–2). Only 59 bhp from A-series engine. Close-ratio gearbox and additional rev counter compared with regular Minis. Twelve-inch wheels from 1974; minor changes throughout decade. New Zealand-assembled models had bigger ''1275 GT'' stripes on rear wings. Unloved compared with Coopers, but it has its fans. Deleted in 1980 when [[Austin Mini Metro]] launched. |
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Revision as of 03:42, 16 March 2008
Mini 1275 GT. 1969–80 (prod. 110,673). 2-door saloon, 1275 cm³ (4 cyl. OHV). Sporting Mini, replacing the Cooper Mk IIIs, but never had the cachet of its predecessor. Despite Clubman nose, never officially a Clubman (with the exception of Australian Leyland Mini Clubman GT model, 1971–2). Only 59 bhp from A-series engine. Close-ratio gearbox and additional rev counter compared with regular Minis. Twelve-inch wheels from 1974; minor changes throughout decade. New Zealand-assembled models had bigger 1275 GT stripes on rear wings. Unloved compared with Coopers, but it has its fans. Deleted in 1980 when Austin Mini Metro launched.
Marque: Mini | Predecessor: Austin Mini Cooper Mk II
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