What engine does the R53 have?
SOHC 16 valve supercharged 1.6L 4-cylinder. Used in R52 and R53 MINI Cooper S. SOHC 8 valve 1.4L 4-cylinder diesel with direct fuel injection….MINI Designations.
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| R53 | MINI Cooper S, Cooper S JCW (2001-06) |
| R55 | MINI Clubman, Clubman S, Clubman D, Clubman JCW (2007- ) |
How much horsepower does a Mini Cooper have?
Extra cooling capabilities let the supercharged engine run longer on cooler temperatures for better track performance, rated at 218 PS (215 bhp; 160 kW) at 7100 rpm and 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) at 4600 rpm of torque. A 2006 Mini Cooper S Checkmate.
What kind of engine does a 2007 MINI Cooper have?
Hello Nik, for your 2007 Mini Cooper non-S, if you have a convertible, then its a Generation 1 R52 with the W10 engine. If you have a hardtop, then its a Generation 2 R56 with the N12 engine.
What is the engine code for a Mini Cooper?
Lots of people get confused when they have a 2007 or 2008 convertible and think its a 2nd gen. NOTE: 2nd gen Convertible was released in 2009 in Cooper and Cooper S trim. The engines now have a B code and are modular in design. B37 and B38 are 3 cylinder, B48 is 4 cylinder.
Which is better a 2005 or 2006 Mini Cooper?
While 2005 and 2006 models are better in many small ways than the earlier years of the R53, they do have a few specific trouble spots. Watch for failure of the engine mounts, and also test carefully to see if you get clutch chatter when coming off the line.
What kind of engine does a Mini Cooper have?
Large bore versus small bore . A quick look will tell you if the engine is a “large bore” or “small bore” engine. With a rare, South African engine exception, the large bore engines are all Cooper S (970, 1071, and 1275cc) and all non Cooper S 1275cc engines. Small bore is everything else, 848, 997, 998 (Cooper and non-Cooper), and 1098cc engines.
When did the first Mini Mini Convertible come out?
NOTE: 1st gen convertibles were made at the same time the 2nd gen Coupe was. Lots of people get confused when they have a 2007 or 2008 convertible and think its a 2nd gen. NOTE: 2nd gen Convertible was released in 2009 in Cooper and Cooper S trim.
How to find out what model Mini Cooper I have?
Please select your model from the drop down menu below the OutMotoring logo (or from the links/images below) to start shopping. If you don’t know what model you have please scroll down and select from the images below (and reference the body style and production dates). The production DATE of your MINI is listed on the drivers side door jam.
How to tell the engine size on a mini?
There were many versions of the A and A+ series of engines used in Minis over the 42 years they were produced. If the engine ID tag is still in place then a quick check of the beginning of the engine number will tell you what the engine size is. (If the ID tag is missing, see “ Engine ID If the Engine Tag Is Missing .”)