Engine: Description and Operation

Engines





In 1996 BMW Group and Daimler Chrysler entered into a joint venture to design and construct a small gasoline engine with a cylinder displacement of 1598cc. the venture would provide an engine suitable for both car manufacturers in terms of power output and compliance with world emissions. In addition BMW required a high power derivative for the MINI COOPER S. the MINI COOPER and COOPER S engines are a product of this venture. the MINI COOPER and COOPER S is a front wheel drive vehicle with the engine mounted transversely across the car.

Engine Derivatives
R50 MINI COOPER Engine Number W10B16 Engine Weight 129.22 kg.
R53 MINI COOPER S Engine Number W11B16 Engine Weight 138.05 kg.

Engine Construction
the engine block and bearing ladder are constructed from cast iron with an aluminum alloy cylinder head. the oil pan is manufactured from aluminum alloy to reduce weight. Despite the iron block and bearing ladder, the engine is very light (129.22 kg.). Main features of the engine include:

- 16 valves, single overhead chain driven camshaft
- Hydraulic Lifters
- Automatic adjusting accessory drive belt
- Supercharger on MINI COOPER S