What does this number measure?
A small car with a transverse engine, distinct from modern models. Displayed dimension: body length of the classic model.
Compare the stated dimensions
The comparison uses the number in each fact sheet: altitude, height, diameter, length or distance, depending on the reference. Two values in metres do not necessarily describe the same property.
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Source and limitations
Catalogue value to check against the source; not individually audited.
Classic Mini, side view of the historic model.
Commercial release: 1959. Proposed historical date; an existing documentary source is linked but was not consulted for this date in this session. Do not interpret this reference as the manufacturing date of the illustrated specimen. Date of the classic Mini's launch, not of every variant or the illustrated specimen.