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This model kit recreates the Morris Mini Cooper Racing. About the Morris Mini Cooper Racing The Morris Mini was introduced in October 1959 and was a departure from automotive designs of that era. By using a 2-box styling, they produced a four-seat compact car about 3 meters in length that used a front engine, front wheel drive layout. It initially had an 848cc, 34hp engine, which allowed a speed of 115km/h. This outstanding design provided room for four large adults to be seated comfortably. Its patented "Hydrolastic" four-wheel independent suspension system, introduced in 1964 to replace the earlier very compact rubber cone system, was another excellent innovation. This superbly balanced car also performed well on racing circuits, and John Cooper of British racing fame, enhanced the engine and introduced it as the Morris Mini Cooper.