Mini is a small beautiful car which was produced by British Motor Corporation. This mini is considered to be the icon of the 1960s. This was a front wheel drive and it influenced the car makers very much. Germans are very expert in car manufacturing and they are famous all over the world but mini has brought British equivalent to them. Mini was popular not only in Europe but also in North America. Mini was a small beautiful two door car and it was designed by sir Alec Issigonis. There was some sport versions released for mini as well.
Mini was made to avoid the high fuel consumption and due to fuel shortage it became very popular among the people. Due to large consumption of fuel, people started to use small cars like mini instead of large cars. The size of mini was reduced to even more smaller and design was incredible at that time. There were all the features included in the making mini cars by the engineers at that time and modern technique was used for its engine. Sliding windows with the door were designed in mini. The shell of mini was visible on outside and welded with seams.
These were technical innovations made in mini by the engineers and they also tried to maximize the passenger capacity and luggage. The first demonstration of the mini cars was made in 1959. People liked it and after four months, the demand of these cars rose in thousands. Mini cars were launched first with the brand names of BMCs. Mini was a very successful car at that time and still many people love to have the small mini cars. The name Mini was given only due to its smaller size. Its design was also good and it included all the basic features with good technology.