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[rally1380]

Issigonis would have designed the car alot narrower if this 2 pot was used !!!!!! after all he never liked to waste space!

The A series was used from 1951/52 so this 'prototype' could well pre-date the mini anyway.

[mab01uk]

I agree with what Anth61's point. Someone with too much money would enjoy such a unique project. I imagine it would add an amazing amount of value to a car if it were ever completed and fitted.

Would also be good to see the original Mini prototype 'orange box' re-created complete with its engine around the other way, sadly the prototypes were usually scrapped but you never know one day maybe.....

[mab01uk]

Issigonis would have designed the car alot narrower if this 2 pot was used !!!!!! after all he never liked to waste space!

The A series was used from 1951/52 so this 'prototype' could well pre-date the mini anyway.

However Issigonis was working on calculations for a 475cc engine (half 948cc A-series) in January 1957 when the Mini was under development if you read the article here:
http://www.theminiforum.co.uk/forums/topic/213377-1959-mini-prototype-2-cylinder-engine/#entry2340745

[peterh2]

I know this is a very old thread but someone on YouTube is rebuilding what was probably this engine.

 

https://youtu.be/XlqhCA9NQmA

[mk1leg]

here is a 3 part video on a build by two old skool engineers

 

[mab01uk]

Also TMF thread on this engine here:-

 

Two Cylinder A-Series Engine

https://www.theminif...-series-engine/

Edited by mab01uk, 31 March 2021 - 09:33 AM.