Mini Cooper S 1965

• Note on realism: The classic Mini Cooper S (1965) is a lightweight, front-wheel-drive, drum/disc hybrid-braked, non-aero, skinny-tyre road car adapted for racing — many "modern" parameters (TC, ABS, ERS, downforce) do not exist on this car. Values below reflect period-correct adjustable ranges within AMS2's Mini model, with unavailable systems marked N/A.

TYRES

• Compound: Historic Crossply/Radial (fixed-spec, no compound choice)
• Front: 1.85 bar
• Rear: 1.95 bar
• Tyre Blanket Temp: N/A (no heaters homologated on this class)

ELECTRONICS

• TC: N/A (mechanical diff only)
• ABS: N/A
• Engine Braking: Fixed (non-adjustable on period engine)
• Brake Pressure: 92%
• Brake Bias: F: 62% / R: 38%

DRIVETRAIN

• Fuel Map: Map 1 — fixed carburetor mixture, no adjustable maps on this engine
• Gear Ratios:
• 1st: 3.45
• 2nd: 2.21
• 3rd: 1.54
• 4th: 1.13
• Final Drive: 4.35

SUSPENSION

• // FRONT
• Ride Height: 115 mm
• Wheel Rate FL / FR: 19500 N/m / 19500 N/m
• ARB: 14 N/mm
• Brake Torque Multiplier: 100%
• Brake Bias: 62%
• // REAR
• Ride Height: 120 mm
• Wheel Rate RL / RR: 16500 N/m / 16500 N/m
• ARB: 10 N/mm
• Diff Preload: 25 Nm
• Diff Coast: 0.5
• Diff Power: 0.3

DAMPERS

AERO

• Front Wing: N/A (no aero device)
• Rear Wing: N/A (no aero device)
• Downforce Level: N/A (body-generated drag only)
• Brake Ducts: Fixed, no adjustment

KEY SETUP NOTE

• This Mini relies entirely on mechanical grip and weight transfer — stiffen the front ARB slightly and run a touch more rear ride height to control body roll through Road America's fast transitions (Kink, Carousel) without triggering snap oversteer on corner exit; the FWD chassis rewards early, progressive throttle over outright late braking.

TRACK GUIDE

• Turn 5 (Kink): Commit flat or lift minimally — stable rear geometry from damper settings above lets you carry speed without unsettling the car.
• Turn 6-7 (Canada Corner): Trail brake gently into entry, then get on power early — FWD traction here defines your run down to Turn 5.
• The Carousel (Turn 7-8): Rotate the car early using trail braking and lift-off oversteer; Mini's short wheelbase rotates quickly — don't overdrive entry speed.
• Turn 12-13 (Hurry Downs/Final Corner): Traction out of the final corner is the biggest lap time gain — get the car straight early even if it costs minimal apex speed, prioritizing the run onto the front straight.
• Manage tyre deg by avoiding excessive curb use on the inside kerbs at Turn 3 and Turn 10 — the live axle rear can be upset easily, costing more time than the kerb gains.