TCL60 Mini Cooper S

tcl60_mini_cooper

Used at THR from 2026 to 2026

Brand: TC60 Legends
Country: Great Britain
Class: 60s touring cars
Year: 1964
Author: Pessio & Team TC Legends
Power: 121 hp
Torque: 143 Nm
Weight: 562 kg
Top speed: 210 km/h
Power / weight: 4.64 kg/hp

When Alec Issigonis unveiled his design for a small family car, he didn't expect he would be unleashing a revolution. Although the Mini was not the first diminutive car, it incorporated many new features that gave it vast interior space compared to its modest exterior dimensions. Launched in 1959, the Mini would grow to become one of the most popular cars ever produced, with the last Mini rolling off the line over forty years after its introduction. The Mini's popularity was enhanced by the incredible racing successes of the 1960s, when the small and efficient Minis beat many more powerful racers both at the track and on road-rallies.One of the most copied novelties of the Mini was its revolutionary drivetrain. Most contemporary cars used a front engine, rear wheel drive setup, incorporating a longitudinally mounted engine with the gearbox bolted on the engine. With exception to a small number of French cars, front wheel drive was not being used. For his Mini, Issigonis used a transverse four cylinder engine with the gearbox fitted under the engine in the same block, driving the front wheels. This proved to be a very efficient setup, with the powerplant taking up a fraction of the space required by a conventional configuration. It not only allowed additional interior space, but also shortened the front end considerably.Issigonis' expertise primarily lay in suspension design and the Mini's all-round independent suspension is living proof of that. Where most cars were fitted with either leaf or coil springs, the Mini originally used rubber cones. This presented another space saving alternative to conventional methods. Issigonis actually intended to take it one step further by using fluids as springs. His hope of implementing this was delayed due to high production costs. Eventually the hydro-elastic setup was introduced in 1964 and although it proved to be superior to the rubber suspension, teething problems forced Issigonis to revert back to rubber in 1971.Despite the exterior length of just over three metres, the Mini offered enough interior space to seat four adults comfortably. This was the result of the revolutionary drivetrain and the position of the wheels at each corner of the car. The driver was seated very upright and the steering wheel mounted almost horizontally, which allowed adequate space for an adult in the rear seat. Rear seat access was made possible with tilting front seats. Every aspect of the Mini's design was dictated by efficiency, including the exterior. Although the Mini's body design didn't completely satisfy Issigonis like the technical aspects did, the end-result proved quintessential to its success.The Mini was designed for the British Motor Corporation (BMC), a collaboration of Austin and Morris. At its debut, the Mini was being produced in both the Austin and the Morris factories. Both factories produced identical cars, except for badges. From 1961, two similar new variants were available, the 'Wolsely Hornet' and 'Riley Elf'. Both cars shared a modified nose and longer sedan-like tail, with the Riley being the more expensive luxurious version. All early production variants were powered by a 34 bhp, 848 cc four cylinder 'A-series' engine. Despite its affordable price, great package, and appealing styling, the Mini was not an immediate hit.With its light weight, firm suspension, and wheel on each corner design, the Mini's handling proved excellent. It was often found outperforming more powerful cars on twisty roads. Convinced by a John Cooper tweaked Mini, BMC decided to launch a 'GT-version', with a more powerful engine. Formula 1 team owner John Cooper was commissioned to modify the four cylinder engine; the Mini Cooper was born. Despite the two driver's world championships scored by Jack Brabham in Cooper F1 cars, John Cooper is today best remembered for the Mini Cooper, first launched in 1961.The Cooper was fitted with a larger engine than the base model, displacing just under one litre. Breathing through two SU Carburetors, the Cooper produced 55 bhp. Performance was further increased by replacing the front drum brakes with discs, which until then, were only used on the most exotic of cars. Ferrari, for example, first introduced discs on their top performing GT-cars just a year earlier. Priced at 679 Pounds, a premium of 153 Pounds was by no means a bargain, but the Cooper's stunning performance ensured plenty of buyers were ready to make it worthwhile for BMC.The Mini had already turned the automotive industry upside down and by 1963 was set to take on the competition at the track. For this purpose John Cooper developed the Mini Cooper S, fitted with a slightly larger engine than the Cooper. The 'S' engine was derived from the modified BMC A-series units used in Cooper's Formula Junior single seat racers. Both bore and stroke were slightly decreased to make the engine more suitable for road-use. In competition trim these engines would easily produce up to 100 bhp, with road going examples being rated at 70 bhp.The Mini's success story continued on the track, with numerous class and overall victories in national and international events. Victories in the Rallye Monte Carlo and the British RAC Rally gave the Mini Cooper a legendary racing status. Paved tracks couldn't slow the Mini Cooper either. Often cornering with at least one wheel off the ground, the Minis proved to be true crowd pleasers.To suit the various racing classes, two more versions of the Cooper S debuted in 1964. Built purely as a homologation special the Cooper 970 S was in production for less than a year. Its homologation requirement was satisfied, although never reached the 1000 example minimum. The Cooper 1275 S replaced the original 1071 S at the end of the 1964 season and was designed specifically to compete in the sub-1300 cc class, which it did with great success. Both on the track and in rallies, the Mini Cooper remained competitive up to the end of the decade. Production of the Cooper S eventually ceased in 1971.The Mini's cult-status resulted from many celebrity owners in the 1960s, including The Beatles. It was because of its legendary history that it remained in production for well over forty years. By 2000, it was already a modern classic and its comfort and equipment levels were no longer at par with its contemporaries. The success of the last original Minis produced can for a part be attributed to the retro-wave, which started in Japan just as then-owner Rover was about to discontinue the Mini. Leading British magazine 'Classic and Sportscar' named the Mini 'Car of the Century'.

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Championships1

Events4

Race sessions8

Drivers32

Years active2026–2026

Starts128

Wins8

Race laps1,476

Race distance5,930 km

Race time45.5 h

Driver	Starts	Wins	Race laps	Used skin	Events
David Czemmel	8	3	95	23_Czemmel_STP_Petty_Enterprises100_goodwood_1965	4 events ZAN - Mini Cup - R4 Zandvoort 1973Mini Cup 2026Skin: 23_Czemmel_STP_Petty_Enterprises2026 NIV - Mini Cup - R3 Nivelles-Baulers 1974Mini Cup 2026Skin: 23_Czemmel_STP_Petty_Enterprises2026 SIL - Mini Cup - R2 Silverstone 1975Mini Cup 2026Skin: 23_Czemmel_STP_Petty_Enterprises2026 BAR - Mini Cup - R1 MontjuicMini Cup 2026Skin: 100_goodwood_19652026
Valentin Knechtel	6	2	55	43_aspern_1967	3 events ZAN - Mini Cup - R4 Zandvoort 1973Mini Cup 2026Skin: 43_aspern_19672026 NIV - Mini Cup - R3 Nivelles-Baulers 1974Mini Cup 2026Skin: 43_aspern_19672026 SIL - Mini Cup - R2 Silverstone 1975Mini Cup 2026Skin: 43_aspern_19672026
Clovis	6	1	70	96_mallory_park_1967	3 events NIV - Mini Cup - R3 Nivelles-Baulers 1974Mini Cup 2026Skin: 96_mallory_park_19672026 SIL - Mini Cup - R2 Silverstone 1975Mini Cup 2026Skin: 96_mallory_park_19672026 BAR - Mini Cup - R1 MontjuicMini Cup 2026Skin: 96_mallory_park_19672026
Florian Masse	4	1	48	59_bs_as_tc_1967	2 events NIV - Mini Cup - R3 Nivelles-Baulers 1974Mini Cup 2026Skin: 59_bs_as_tc_19672026 BAR - Mini Cup - R1 MontjuicMini Cup 2026Skin: 59_bs_as_tc_19672026
Marc Orós	2	1	24	9_fuji_24h_1968	1 events ZAN - Mini Cup - R4 Zandvoort 1973Mini Cup 2026Skin: 9_fuji_24h_19682026
Westley Fisch	8	0	95	33_japan_gp_1967	4 events ZAN - Mini Cup - R4 Zandvoort 1973Mini Cup 2026Skin: 33_japan_gp_19672026 NIV - Mini Cup - R3 Nivelles-Baulers 1974Mini Cup 2026Skin: 33_japan_gp_19672026 SIL - Mini Cup - R2 Silverstone 1975Mini Cup 2026Skin: 33_japan_gp_19672026 BAR - Mini Cup - R1 MontjuicMini Cup 2026Skin: 33_japan_gp_19672026
Mika Hakala	8	0	94	73_hakala	4 events ZAN - Mini Cup - R4 Zandvoort 1973Mini Cup 2026Skin: 73_hakala2026 NIV - Mini Cup - R3 Nivelles-Baulers 1974Mini Cup 2026Skin: 73_hakala2026 SIL - Mini Cup - R2 Silverstone 1975Mini Cup 2026Skin: 73_hakala2026 BAR - Mini Cup - R1 MontjuicMini Cup 2026Skin: 73_hakala2026
Rick Smith	8	0	93	80_snetterton_1967	4 events ZAN - Mini Cup - R4 Zandvoort 1973Mini Cup 2026Skin: 80_snetterton_19672026 NIV - Mini Cup - R3 Nivelles-Baulers 1974Mini Cup 2026Skin: 80_snetterton_19672026 SIL - Mini Cup - R2 Silverstone 1975Mini Cup 2026Skin: 80_snetterton_19672026 BAR - Mini Cup - R1 MontjuicMini Cup 2026Skin: 80_snetterton_19672026
Weston Valenti	8	0	92	17_silverstone_1965	4 events ZAN - Mini Cup - R4 Zandvoort 1973Mini Cup 2026Skin: 17_silverstone_19652026 NIV - Mini Cup - R3 Nivelles-Baulers 1974Mini Cup 2026Skin: 17_silverstone_19652026 SIL - Mini Cup - R2 Silverstone 1975Mini Cup 2026Skin: 17_silverstone_19652026 BAR - Mini Cup - R1 MontjuicMini Cup 2026Skin: 17_silverstone_19652026
Chris Strenkoski	8	0	85	71_snetterton_1961	4 events ZAN - Mini Cup - R4 Zandvoort 1973Mini Cup 2026Skin: 71_snetterton_19612026 NIV - Mini Cup - R3 Nivelles-Baulers 1974Mini Cup 2026Skin: 71_snetterton_19612026 SIL - Mini Cup - R2 Silverstone 1975Mini Cup 2026Skin: 71_snetterton_19612026 BAR - Mini Cup - R1 MontjuicMini Cup 2026Skin: 71_snetterton_19612026
Jürgen Nordschild	6	0	72	42_thrminicup_mueesli66_thrminicup_nordschild239_brands_hatch_1966	3 events ZAN - Mini Cup - R4 Zandvoort 1973Mini Cup 2026Skin: 42_thrminicup_mueesli2026 NIV - Mini Cup - R3 Nivelles-Baulers 1974Mini Cup 2026Skin: 66_thrminicup_nordschild2026 BAR - Mini Cup - R1 MontjuicMini Cup 2026Skin: 239_brands_hatch_19662026
Lorenzo Venturoli	6	0	71	57_zandvoort_19669_oran_park_1964162_oulton_park_1967	3 events ZAN - Mini Cup - R4 Zandvoort 1973Mini Cup 2026Skin: 57_zandvoort_19662026 NIV - Mini Cup - R3 Nivelles-Baulers 1974Mini Cup 2026Skin: 9_oran_park_19642026 BAR - Mini Cup - R1 MontjuicMini Cup 2026Skin: 162_oulton_park_19672026
Taffy	6	0	71	63_sebring_4h_1966	3 events NIV - Mini Cup - R3 Nivelles-Baulers 1974Mini Cup 2026Skin: 63_sebring_4h_19662026 SIL - Mini Cup - R2 Silverstone 1975Mini Cup 2026Skin: 63_sebring_4h_19662026 BAR - Mini Cup - R1 MontjuicMini Cup 2026Skin: 63_sebring_4h_19662026
BBGumbo	4	0	48	82_australian_grand_prix_196277_brands_hatch_1964147_brands_hatch_1960	4 events ZAN - Mini Cup - R4 Zandvoort 1973Mini Cup 2026Skin: 82_australian_grand_prix_19622026 NIV - Mini Cup - R3 Nivelles-Baulers 1974Mini Cup 2026Skin: 77_brands_hatch_19642026 SIL - Mini Cup - R2 Silverstone 1975Mini Cup 2026Skin: 82_australian_grand_prix_19622026 BAR - Mini Cup - R1 MontjuicMini Cup 2026Skin: 147_brands_hatch_19602026
FMG	4	0	45	122_fmg	2 events SIL - Mini Cup - R2 Silverstone 1975Mini Cup 2026Skin: 122_fmg2026 BAR - Mini Cup - R1 MontjuicMini Cup 2026Skin: 122_fmg2026
phil	4	0	45	22_silverstone_1965	2 events SIL - Mini Cup - R2 Silverstone 1975Mini Cup 2026Skin: 22_silverstone_19652026 BAR - Mini Cup - R1 MontjuicMini Cup 2026Skin: 22_silverstone_19652026
Vinz	4	0	45	77_brands_hatch_1964	2 events SIL - Mini Cup - R2 Silverstone 1975Mini Cup 2026Skin: 77_brands_hatch_19642026 BAR - Mini Cup - R1 MontjuicMini Cup 2026Skin: 77_brands_hatch_19642026
Dimitrije Badjevic	2	0	26	82_australian_grand_prix_1962	1 events NIV - Mini Cup - R3 Nivelles-Baulers 1974Mini Cup 2026Skin: 82_australian_grand_prix_19622026
futurmama	2	0	26	57_zandvoort_1966	1 events NIV - Mini Cup - R3 Nivelles-Baulers 1974Mini Cup 2026Skin: 57_zandvoort_19662026
Samuel Ruiz Sanchez	2	0	26	1_green_valley_1967	1 events NIV - Mini Cup - R3 Nivelles-Baulers 1974Mini Cup 2026Skin: 1_green_valley_19672026
Spitzer Markus	2	0	26	28_bathurst67	1 events NIV - Mini Cup - R3 Nivelles-Baulers 1974Mini Cup 2026Skin: 28_bathurst672026
Ayrton Titos	2	0	24	239_brands_hatch_1966	1 events ZAN - Mini Cup - R4 Zandvoort 1973Mini Cup 2026Skin: 239_brands_hatch_19662026
Maju	2	0	24	147_brands_hatch_1960	1 events ZAN - Mini Cup - R4 Zandvoort 1973Mini Cup 2026Skin: 147_brands_hatch_19602026
Scott J Cutshall	2	0	24	174_oulton_park_1967	1 events ZAN - Mini Cup - R4 Zandvoort 1973Mini Cup 2026Skin: 174_oulton_park_19672026
Andre Polhaar	2	0	23	57_zandvoort_1966	1 events SIL - Mini Cup - R2 Silverstone 1975Mini Cup 2026Skin: 57_zandvoort_19662026
Aaron Coomber	2	0	22	1_green_valley_1967	1 events BAR - Mini Cup - R1 MontjuicMini Cup 2026Skin: 1_green_valley_19672026
Andreas Roggel	2	0	22	7_british_gp_tc_1963	1 events BAR - Mini Cup - R1 MontjuicMini Cup 2026Skin: 7_british_gp_tc_19632026
Ostmarakas	2	0	22	121_lucasyellow	1 events BAR - Mini Cup - R1 MontjuicMini Cup 2026Skin: 121_lucasyellow2026
Samll	2	0	22	28_bathurst67	1 events BAR - Mini Cup - R1 MontjuicMini Cup 2026Skin: 28_bathurst672026
Stefano Robert Rebessi	2	0	22	177_monte_carlo_1967	1 events BAR - Mini Cup - R1 MontjuicMini Cup 2026Skin: 177_monte_carlo_19672026
Richard Rossier	1	0	11	13_green_valley_1966	1 events BAR - Mini Cup - R1 MontjuicMini Cup 2026Skin: 13_green_valley_19662026
Hamami Massine	1	0	8	15_aspern_1968	1 events NIV - Mini Cup - R3 Nivelles-Baulers 1974Mini Cup 2026Skin: 15_aspern_19682026