Mini N14B16C engine
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The 1.6-liter turbo engine Mini John Cooper Works N14B16C was produced from 2008 to 2012 and was installed on charged versions of the second generation Mini models in the back of R55, R56 or R57. The same power unit was installed on Peugeot and Citroen cars under its EP6DTS index.
Prince series: N12B14A, N12B16A, N14B16A, N16B16A, N18B16A and N18B16C.
Specifications of the Mini N14B16C 1.6 Turbo engine
| Exact volume | 1598 cm³ |
| Supply system | direct injection |
| Internal combustion engine power | 211 hp |
| Torque | 260 Nm |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Bore | 77 mm |
| Piston stroke | 85.8 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10 |
| Features of the internal combustion engine | DOHC |
| Hydraulic compensators | Yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | on release |
| Turbocharging | BorgWarner K03 |
| What kind of oil to pour | 4.2 liters 5W-30 |
| fuel type | AI-95 |
| Environmental class | EURO 4 |
| Approximate resource | 180 000 km |
Fuel consumption dvs Mini N14 B16 C
Using the example of a 2009 Mini John Cooper Works with a manual transmission:
| City | 9.4 liters |
| Track | 5.8 liters |
| Mixed | 7.1 liters |
Which cars were equipped with the N14B16C 1.6 l engine
| Clubman R55 | 2008 – 2012 |
| Hatch R56 | 2008 – 2012 |
| Convertible R57 | 2009 – 2012 |
Disadvantages, breakdowns and problems of the internal combustion engine N14B16C
The main problems of the motor are associated with overheating and cylinder head cracks are not uncommon here.
Next comes a large oil consumption, which turns into coking in the intake
An unreliable timing chain and especially its tensioner often serve less than 50 km
A modest resource has a phase regulator, a vacuum pump and a high-pressure fuel pump of the injection system
The weak points of this power unit also include a water pump and a thermostat.
