Tamiya 24130 - 1/24 Morris Mini Cooper Racing  [24130]

This outstanding design permitted 80percent associated with the general car size for motorist and passenger area, which supplied room for four large adults to be seated easily. Its patented "Hydrolastic" four wheel separate suspension system system had been another of its excellent innovations. This fantastically balanced automobile additionally performed well on racing circuits, and John Cooper of British racing fame, souped-up the engine and introduced it toward public since the Morris Mini Cooper. A series of modification began in 1961 making use of a 997cc, 55hp engine followed by a 1071cc, 67.5hp variation and in 1963 the popular 1275cc, 75hp vehicle arrived on the scene. The competition variation had been known as the "Works Mini" and utilized a 1293cc powerplant, which filled the 1300cc course requirement, and put down 91hp.

The race Mini proved its potential by dominating events held in 1964 & 65. It won the 1967, 1300cc course title inside Uk Saloon automobile Championships (BSCC), the 1968 European Touring Car Challenge, and once again clinched the BSCC name that same 12 months. Using its many track and rally successes, the Mini Cooper is a real motorsports treasure.