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Old Jun 8, 2005 | 04:09 PM
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classic mini horsepower

how much horsepower would a standard, properly running 998 mini have?
 
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Old Jun 8, 2005 | 04:10 PM
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It depends on the engine. Is it an early 998 Cooper or a later A+ engine?
 
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Old Jun 8, 2005 | 11:16 PM
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45 hp. :D Maybe 50 if you lucky.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2005 | 04:29 AM
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Yep

What I've seen was 45 in the factory specs
 
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Old Jun 9, 2005 | 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Rick-Anderson
It depends on the engine. Is it an early 998 Cooper or a later A+ engine?
it's a late 70s, early 80s engine. if 45 is spec i imagine it's might be around there plus whatever the k&n intake and bonnet stripes add.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2005 | 06:00 PM
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What would a stock classic weight?
 
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Old Jun 18, 2005 | 02:45 PM
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Haynes says

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What would a stock classic weight?
715kg curb weight

@ 2.2 lb/kg that's 1573
 
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Old Jul 15, 2005 | 03:26 PM
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The weight to power ratio is 34.9 If you have 45HP
 
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Old Jul 15, 2005 | 10:29 PM
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Per owner's manual weight (kerbside)

Saloon (Synchromesh) 1,406 pounds (638kg)
Saloon (automatic) !,450 pounds (658kg)
Estate 1,514 pounds (686kg)
 
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Old Jul 16, 2005 | 08:23 AM
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saloon(synchromesh)31.2

saloon(Automatic)32.2

Estate33.6

(IF all had 45HP)

Our Ultima GTR's weight to power ratio is 5.3
(It weghts 2300 pounds and has 430HP)
Look in my gallery for pics.
 
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