MINI Cooper Generation 3 (2014 - present) New BMW Engines
The generation 3 MINI Coopers are a major improvement over the older generation 2 models that spanned from 2007 to 2013. Among the many improvements are new BMW designed and built engines, replacing the "Prince" engines used in the MINI Gen 2 (2007 - 2013) models. In the United States, two engines were used to power the MINI Cooper.
- 1.5 litre 3-cylinder turbo with 136 bhp, (BMW B38 engine) for the Cooper.
- 2.0 litre 4-cylinder turbo (BMW B48 engine) that produces 192 bhp for the Cooper S.
The new engines are a major improvements over the Prince engines that were known for issues with turbo bearings, water pump, timing chain and thermostat. Since the introduction in 2014, that has been a noticeable improvement in performance, gas efficiency and quality.
Read More about the new generation 3 MINI's in this Motor Trend review from 2015.
IW Auto Sales has an excellent selection of 2015 MINI Coopers S models all with the new BMW engine. See http://www.iwautosales.com for pictures and information.
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