Mini: The Original Space Innovation

16/11/2024 10 min Episodio 6
Mini: The Original Space Innovation

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Episode Synopsis

This episode explores how the 1959 Mini revolutionized small car design through innovative engineering. We examine Alec Issigonis's groundbreaking transverse engine layout, the socioeconomic conditions that necessitated the Mini's development, and its impact on urban mobility. The episode also covers the Mini's racing success, its influence on front-wheel-drive architecture, and its evolution into a cultural icon of the 1960s. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.