The Mini is a small economy car developed by the British Motor Corporation and launched in 1959, sold under the Austin and Morris marques. Its transverse engine and front wheel drive layout maximized interior space within a very compact footprint and influenced the layout of most modern small cars; over five million were built before the original design ended production in 2000.
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SignificanceAn iconic small car whose innovative front-wheel-drive, space-efficient layout influenced a generation of automakers; voted the second most influential car of the 20th century. 1 Manufacturer or BuilderBritish Motor Corporation (BMC) 1 Connections
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1. Wikipedia: Austin Mini
Wikipedia1959 to 1990Quote, 1959 to 1990
The original two-door Mini was a small car produced by the British Motor Corporation (BMC) and its successors from 1959 until 2000.
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