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For the past four years, Neil Preston has been working on this project: a twin engined Cooper S. Check out the specs. Mini Spares had the fortune of Mr. Preston stopping by and we were able to get the following pictures.

TWIN ENGINED 4x4 RALLY MINI

Body shellExtensively modified 1965 Mk1 Cooper S
Enigines2x 1275 Cooper S with H4 carbs, 544 cams, lightened flyweheels
TransmissionsStraight cut gearsets, 3.44:1 diffs
SuspensionStandard dry cone Mk1 Mini, twin front subframes
BrakesTwo sets of Cooper S discs, no servo
Wheels & Tires1960s Minilites with Goodyear 6800 Rally Special tires
LightingBMC works-type lamp bar with Lucas 700 spot and fog lamps
InteriorMk1 Cooper S with works panelled-in dashboard, dual instruments, six-point rollcage with sill bars and extra crossmembers
PerformanceEstimated 90 bhp x 2 at the flywheels 0-60 mph in an estimated seven seconds; estimated top speed is 100 mph @ 7000 rpm in forth gear
Red Austin Mini Cooper S

Mini Cooper S with twin engines

2 engines in a Mini Cooper S

Front engine Mini Cooper S

Rear engine Mini Cooper S

Twin gearshift Mini Cooper S

Mini Cooper S with twin engines


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Article Date: Apr 06, 2001
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Mini Cooper Part-54570450 GASKET LENS REAR MKI LAMP MINI & MINI COOPER The sponge rubber gasket between the lens and the tail lamp body on the MKI Mini seems to always shink and/or crumble with age. Our new gaskets are made of modern material that should last longer and [ More Info]

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Mini Cooper Part-54571330 GASKET BASE REAR MKI MINI & COOPER LAMP The MKI tail lamps have this sponge rubber gasket between the base and the body, same both sides.

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Mini Cooper Part-CAM103S SECOND GENERATION MINI MANIA PERFORMANCE CAMSHAFT The "CAM003" cam has been produced by Mini Mania for well over 20 years and has been used extensively in our 1380cc engines becoming legendary in its own right. It is the ideal road cam for 1275cc or [ More Info]

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Mini Cooper Part-MOTR1050 WEBER SWAN NECK INTAKE MANIFOLD

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Mini Cooper Part-ARC1106 RADIATOR 2-ROW STANDARD MINI & COOPER 1000 If you are fortunate enough to have an engine or enviroment that allows you to run a stock radiator than you should consider this latest new version. This 2-core special is designed to work with most [ More Info]

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Mini Cooper Part-12G1805E UNLEADED CYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLED WITH VALVES AND SPRINGS Re-manufactured cylinder head has been set up for unleaded fuel. All new valves, guides and springs assembled and ready to install on your 1275cc engine!

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