In October 1967, the British Motor Corporation (BMC) launched the Mk II series of the Mini. The Morris Mini 850 Mk II had a new profile with a larger rear window and bigger angular taillights. The new grille with the wide frame was a striking feature. The engineering of the Mk II Series remained unchanged and there were only a few modifications during the short production period of only two years. The most important engineering innovation was the full synchromesh gearbox, which was available for all Mini models from October 1968.