1996 – 2000
Production de la Mini MPI
Details : Engine now utilised Multi-Point fuel Injection to lower emissions, noise and increase performance. Front mounted radiator fitted along with strengthening door bars and driver's airbag. 12 inch Pepperpot alloy wheels as standard. The Classic Mini Se7en was introduced in April 2000 in either Solar Red, Old English White or Black as the last non-Cooper Mini.
Engine size: 1275cc
Original price: £8,995 (Mini) £9,495 (Mini Se7en)
1996 – 2000
Production of Mini Cooper MPI
Details : Engine now utilised Multi-Point fuel Injection to lower emissions, noise and increase performance. Front mounted radiator fitted along with strengthening door bars and driver's airbag. Extra features included additional spot lamps, bonnet stripes, sports alloy wheels and Monaco trim. Sports pack option available for an extra £795 including wider 13inch wheels and wider wheel arches. The names Classic Cooper and Classic Cooper Sport were introduced in April 2000. The Classic Cooper model gained silver and black leather seats whereas the Classic Cooper Sport gained black and nickel leather seats and also alloy door furniture.
Engine size: 1275cc
Original price: £8,995 (Mini Cooper) £9,895 (Classic Cooper) £10,895 (Classic Cooper Sport)
1997
Production of the Mini Hot Rod and Mini Limo
Details: Built as one-offs for the 1997 Frankfurt motor show. The Mini Hot Rod featured a 16 Valve version of the 1275cc A-series engine with a power output of 160bhp. The Mini Limo was a luxury show car featuring electric leather seats, satellite navigation and polished 13inch alloy wheels.
Original price: Around £50,000 (Mini Limo)
1998
Production of Rover Mini Paul Smith
Details: Styling by fashion designer Paul Smith. Painted in Paul Smith Blue with Citrus Green detailing and with black leather upholstery.
Engine size: 1275cc
Original price: £10,225
1998
Production of Mini Cooper Sports
Details: Only 100 of this model were made. Available in either Brooklands Green or Black, all with a green leather interior. Distinguishing feature is the twin coach-line featuring a BMC rosette at the rear. Sportspack style arches and 6x13 inch alloy wheels.
Engine size: 1275cc
Original price: £10,525
1999
Production of Mini Cooper S Touring
Details: 'Cooper S Touring' decals, with tuned 86bhp engine. Optional Sportspack add-on available for £400. Similar spec to other existing Cooper models.
Engine size: 1275cc
Original price: £11,595
1999
Production of Mini Cooper S Sport 5
Details: Fitted with Sportspack and Jack Knight 5 speed gearbox.
Engine size: 1275cc
Original price: £13,650
1999
Production of Mini Cooper S Works
Details: 90bhp tuned engine which was the most powerful engine ever fitted to a full production Mini. 'S Works' badges and decals. Sportspack was an optional add-on as was a Jack Knight five speed gearbox.
Engine size: 1275cc
Original price: £12,495 - £14,595
1999
Production of Rover Mini 40
Details: Created to celebrate the 40th year of Mini production. Available in Island Blue, Mulberry Red or Old English White. Wide wheel arches and 13 inch sports alloy wheels.
Engine size: 1275cc
Original price: £10,995
1999
Production of John Cooper LE
Details: Produced to celebrate the 40th year of the Mini and also the 40th anniversary of the first Cooper Formula 1 World Championship win. Painted in Brooklands Green with Old English White roof, bonnet stripes and matching mirrors. Featured Red leather interior and CD player.
Engine size: 1275cc
Original price: £10,995
Production of Cooper Sport 500 LE (Forever en France conduite à gauche)
Details: The last 500 of the 'Classic Cooper Sport' models manufactured. Similar spec to the Classic Cooper Sport but with official glovebox mounted 'Cooper Sport 500' plaque. (ForEver)
Engine size: 1275
4/10/2000
Last Mini built at Longbridge was a Red Cooper Sport.


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