Development of the Mini, with east-west front engine, Hydrolastic suspension and front disc brakes: the Austin 1100 was the twin of the Morris 1100, but came on the market a year later, in 1963, From 1965 the automatic transmission was offered as an option and later also a station-wagon variant. The 2-door version of the MkI was only available for the foreign market. The 1100 was produced in three series: the first until 1967, the second from 1967 to 1971 and the third from 1971 to 1974. The engine was the classic 4-cylinder 1098cc and 48 horsepower.