Land Transport
Classic Mini
The original Mini placed its engine transversely and drove the front wheels. This compact powertrain layout left more room for passengers and influenced the packaging of later small cars.
About this artifact
The original Mini placed its engine transversely and drove the front wheels. This compact powertrain layout left more room for passengers and influenced the packaging of later small cars.
Sources & image credits
Documented image of this machine or its operating principle; see image credits for the original date and subject.
Image: Morris_Mini-Minor_1959_(621_AOK).jpg
Creator: DeFacto
License: CC BY-SA 2.5
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