How Many Cylinders Does a Mini Engine Have?
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Not all BMW Mini models are equipped with three-cylinder engines; some feature four-cylinder engines. Here are details about BMW Mini engines:1. The BMW Mini's B38 engine is a three-cylinder, while the B48 is a four-cylinder: The B38 three-cylinder engine comes in two displacements, 1.2L and 1.5L. The 1.2L version delivers a starting power of 75 kW, while the 1.5L engine provides 100 kW for the Mini Cooper and a high-performance 170 kW version for the new-generation electric BMW i8 sports car.2. BMW Mini Engine Technologies: It incorporates twin-scroll turbocharging, high-precision direct injection, continuously variable valve lift, dual continuous variable valve timing, a continuously variable flow oil pump, and a switchable water pump. The electronic control system uses a fuel injection system with higher injection pressure, rated at 105 kW with a peak torque of 230 Nm, meeting China's National VI emission standards.