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[MMM]

Hi
As i cannot drive yet:( i do not have a clue on the top speed of my 1979 Austin Mini 1000
This has really bugged me as i wish to know what it is.
Does anyone know what it is, or know of any sites that can tell me?
Thanks

[Calman]

i dont know for year specific but i think 998 are anything from 75 to mid 90's. ( I think )

[xBR4DLEY]

If its a completely standard I reckon it will hit about 80-85
My uncles 998 hits 84 top speed

[Asphalt]

An optimistic 85.... But does it really matter...?

[minimininut]

I agree that a 998cc would get to about 84 with the wind on your side and going downhill BUT I wouldn't say it was very good for them, it's pushing them to the max. But as Asphalt points out, does it really matter?!

I reckon the top speed they're comfortable with is about 60-65 depending on the age and condition of the engine ...

...be kind to the minis and they'll be kind to you!!

Edited by minimininut, 28 September 2009 - 06:00 PM.

[mini mark]

if its a well looked after engine it should be good for 80+ but with a mini you shouldnt be really lookin for top speed you can have more fun in the bends at slower speed

[MMM]

Thanks for all replys:D
I was only really looking for a rough guidance i suppose, dont think irl ever go to 80-90mph in it at all

[xBR4DLEY]

What do you guys reckon a 1380 will hit
110? Is that a bit over exaggerated??

[Figs122uk]

My mini, coming from oldbury Northbound got upto 118mph there. Mind, it was down hill slightly, and i lost a wheel arch... So dunno if that counts.

Edited by Figs122uk, 28 September 2009 - 06:14 PM.

[shorty]

My mini, coming from oldbury Northbound got upto 118mph there. Mind, it was down hill slightly, and i lost a wheel arch... So dunno if that counts.

118mph with a 998 :S
didnt know 998s came with 120 clocks in them either aha

[Figs122uk]

My mini, coming from oldbury Northbound got upto 118mph there. Mind, it was down hill slightly, and i lost a wheel arch... So dunno if that counts.

118mph with a 998 :S
didnt know 998s came with 120 clocks in them either aha

They dont... But you could work it out when it was horizontal on the speedo

Edited by Figs122uk, 28 September 2009 - 06:16 PM.

[danrock101]

What do you guys reckon a 1380 will hit
110? Is that a bit over exaggerated??

I got up to 95 then I got scared and slowed done in my 1275, wasn't maxed out, if that don't sound right then my clock is out lol

edit: I did this on private land

Edited by danrock101, 28 September 2009 - 06:23 PM.

[xBR4DLEY]

My mini, coming from oldbury Northbound got upto 118mph there. Mind, it was down hill slightly, and i lost a wheel arch... So dunno if that counts.

118mph with a 998 :S
didnt know 998s came with 120 clocks in them either aha

probably recorded it off of his sat nav ??

[shorty]

My mini, coming from oldbury Northbound got upto 118mph there. Mind, it was down hill slightly, and i lost a wheel arch... So dunno if that counts.

118mph with a 998 :S
didnt know 998s came with 120 clocks in them either aha

They dont... But you could work it out when it was horizontal on the speedo

but still 118 and your engine was fine fair play

[Figs122uk]

Apart from oil in the rad, yer.... it was fine.