Just uploaded 'Mini MPI Launch 1997' to YouTube

Launch preview at BMH Gaydon, of the upgraded Mini MPI (Multi Point Injection) range for 1997 with drivers airbag, seatbelt pre-tensioners, door side impact bars and front mounted radiator. Despite Rover's original plan to end Mini production in 1997 due to new European safety and emmisions legislation, BMW's new investment in the Mini and John Cooper's insistence on this last update finally got the MPI into production in 1996, extending the Mini's life by 4 more years until the launch of the New MINI in 2001.



Interesting also to read Mike Theaker's (BMW/Rover Engine Development Engineer) account of the Mini MPI development story. Mike Theaker also later worked on powertrain development for the New MINI.
Mike Theaker on the Development of the Twin Point Injection system for the Mini.
Link to PDF below:
http://www.miniestate.de/MPI_technology.pdf
(September 2000 Miniworld)