Tamiya 1/12 Mini Cooper 1.3i

Few cars carry as much personality in such a compact package as the legendary Mini. From its 1959 debut, the BMC design stayed unusually true to itself for more than four decades, offered under both Austin and Morris names and loved for its clever packaging, cheeky character and agile road feel. In 1961, the Mini Cooper brought motorsport energy to the story, taking race and rally stages by storm. Revived in the 1990s, the Mini Cooper 1.3i arrived in 1991 with a 1.3-liter (1,271 cc) fuel-injected engine, white roof, bonnet stripes, fog lamps, eight-spoke wheels and a sporty interior — all the ingredients for maximum character on minimum footprint. From 2001, the Mini name entered a new era under BMW Group, carrying the original icon's spirit forward for a new generation.

A global small-car legend with big personality, the Mini Cooper 1.3i makes a charismatic 1/12 scale subject, complete with 8-spoke wheels.

Metal-plated front grille and bumper parts add shine, while the fog lamps bring an extra touch of period character.

The engine bay features detailed representations of the 1.3-liter injection engine, air cleaner, radiator, air-conditioning condenser, brake master cylinder and more.

With its wheels pushed to the corners, the Mini's clever chassis frees up impressive interior space despite its compact dimensions.

Dashboard, pedals, three-spoke steering wheel and shift lever are separately molded parts for a finely detailed finish.

An optional Union Jack roof graphic can be added using the included decal.

The decal sheet also includes white bonnet stripes, emblems and instrumentation, accompanied by window masking stickers.

Carpet stickers add an extra layer of realism to the model's detailed interior.

Features

• This 1/12 scale plastic model assembly kit gives the Mini Cooper 1.3i room to shine, with impressive detail and unmistakable charm.
• Length: 256 mm, width: 133 mm, height: 113 mm.
• The iconic Mini form is captured artfully in 1/12 scale, with plenty of detail to discover.
• The opening hood reveals the transverse 4-cylinder engine, radiator, air cleaner and further mechanical elements.
• The suspension has depictions of the rear rubber cone progressive springs.
• The realistic interior features instrumentation, seats, door panels, window regulators and door pockets.
• Metal-plated wheels are paired with semi-pneumatic tires for an authentic finish.