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See how the Mini Cooper has grown over 60 years

What started as a tiny little runabout has ended up quite a bit bigger.

Emme Hall
I love two-seater, RWD convertibles and own a 2004 Mazdaspeed Miata for pavement fun and a lifted 2001 Miata for pre-running. I race air-cooled Volkswagens in desert races like the Mint 400 and the Baja 1000. I have won the Rebelle Rally, seven-day navigational challenge, twice and I am the only driver to compete in an EV, the Rivian R1T.
Emme Hall
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No, this vintage Mini is not from the 1960s, though I wouldn't blame you for thinking that. This is a 1999 Mini, complete with right-hand drive and a British racing green paint job.

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This is a 2019 Mini Cooper S 60 Years Edition. It's just a smidge bigger.

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The classic Mini is powered by a 1.3-liter, four-cylinder engine, with 63 horsepower, 70 pound-feet of torque and a four-speed manual transmission.

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The newer Mini gets a 2.0-liter, turbocharged I4 engine producing 189 horsepower and 207 pound-feet of torque mated to a standard six-speed manual.

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Surprisingly, even those over 6 feet tall can fit inside the vintage Mini, despite its small stature.

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The newer Mini is equally roomy, if more comfortable.

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When looked at together, the size difference is really apparent.

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This jumble of hoses and wires helps propel the classic Mini from 0 to 60 miles per hour in a blistering 13-plus seconds. 

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The newer one cuts that time in half.

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Keep scrolling for more photos of the classic and modern Mini.

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