MINI, explained by Otto

Otto’s published explanations of MINI: brand history, model lineups, legendary cars, 10 iconic cars, engines & drivetrains.

Brand History
The History of MINI
Otto explains how the Mini of 1959 became today’s MINI: Issigonis and BMC, 41 years of the classic car, BMW’s Rover years and the 2001 relaunch in Oxford.
Model Lineups
MINI Model Lineup Explained
Otto explains MINI’s model names: Cooper as a family name, the C, S, E and SE letters, ALL4, John Cooper Works versus JCW Trim, and codes such as R56 and F56.
Legendary Cars
The Legendary Cars That Defined MINI
Otto explains the six cars that changed MINI: the 1959 Mini, the Mini Cooper, the new MINI of 2001, the Countryman, the electric Cooper SE and the new MINI family.
10 Iconic Cars
10 Iconic Cars From MINI
Otto’s ten iconic Minis and MINIs, from the Mini Moke and 1275 GT to the supercharged Cooper S, the Clubman, the Coupé and the John Cooper Works GP.
Engines & Drivetrains
Iconic MINI Engines & Drivetrains
Otto explains MINI engineering: the classic Mini’s transverse A-series with the gearbox beneath it, the supercharged and turbo Cooper S, ALL4 and electric drive.

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