If you’re looking to identify an Innocenti Mini or decode its engine and chassis details, this guide is for you. Below, you’ll find a complete table of all Innocenti Mini models produced in Italy, along with their engine specifications and chassis codes. These details are essential for anyone restoring or maintaining an Innocenti Mini, as they differ significantly from standard UK Minis.
When identifying an Innocenti Mini, understanding its engine and chassis codes is crucial. These codes act as a “decoder,” revealing key details about the car’s production year, engine type, and performance characteristics.
Model | Displacement | Chassis Code | Engine Code | Engine Description |
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Mini Minor Mk1 | 848 cc | B38/1 | 8AL-U (37 hp) | 8AL: 848 cc, U: early model, 37 hp engine |
8AP-U (41 hp) | 8AP: slightly more powerful variant, 41 hp | |||
Mini Minor Mk2 | 848 cc | B38/2 | 8AR-TA | 8AR: updated engine, TA: standard variant |
8AR-TE-H636 | 8AR: updated engine, TE: emission-controlled, H636: version ID | |||
Mini Minor Mk3 | 848 cc | B38/2 | 8AR-TE-H636 | Same as Mk2, TE: emission-controlled |
Mini 1000 | 998 cc | B38/6 | 99H-503R | 99H: 998 cc, 503R: version with slight refinement |
Mini 1001 | 998 cc | B38/8 | 99H-503R | Same as Mini 1000, slight variant |
Mini 1000 Export | 998 cc | B38/6 | 99H-718R (634R) | 718R: export model, specific refinements |
Mini 1001 Export | 998 cc | B38/8 | 99H-718R (634R) | Same as Mini 1000 Export, slight variation |
Mini Cooper Mk1 | 998 cc | B39/1 | 9F-SAH | 9F: Cooper model, SAH: early engine specification, higher power |
9FG-SAH | 9FG: refined version of 9F, SAH: continues to indicate Cooper model | |||
Mini Cooper Mk2 | 998 cc | B39/2 | 9FJ-SAH | 9FJ: updated engine, SAH: indicates high performance |
9FJ-XEH (from 1969) | XEH: export-specific, high-performance | |||
Mini Cooper Mk3 | 998 cc | B39/2 | 9FJ-SAH (used and maintained) | Same as Mk2, used version |
9FJ-XE-H | XE: export, H: more powerful variant | |||
Mini Cooper 1300 | 1275 cc | B39/6 | 12H-610X | 12H: 1275 cc, 610X: high-performance, sportier version |
Mini Cooper 1300 Export | 1275 cc | B39/7 | 12H-719X | 12H: high power, 719X: export with minor adjustments |
Mini T Legno Mk1 | 848 cc | G38/1 | 8AL-U | Same as Mini Minor Mk1, early version |
Mini T Mk2 (Wood and Metal) | 848 cc | G38/2 | 8AR-TA-H | 8AR: updated engine, TA: standard, H: hybrid materials variant |
8AR-TE-H | TE: emission control, H: hybrid | |||
Mini T Metallica (with deflector) | 848 cc | G38/2 | 8AR-TE-H | TE: same as Mk2, with deflector |
Mini T 1000 | 998 cc | G38/7 | 99H-503R | Same as Mini 1000, refined version |