The 1.6-liter Mini Countryman N16B16A engine was produced in England from 2010 to 2017 and was installed on the entire second-generation Mini range from the Clubman R55 to the Paceman R61. A similar power unit was installed on many Peugeot and Citroen models under the EP6C index.
Prince-series engines: N12B14A, N12B16A, N16B16A, N14B16A, N14B16C, N18B16A, N18B16C.
Specifications
Production years | 2010-2017 |
Displacement, cc | 1598 |
Fuel system | distributed injection |
Power output, hp | 75 – 98 (One) 122 (Cooper) |
Torque output, Nm | 140 – 153 (One) 160 (Cooper) |
Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
Block head | aluminum 16v |
Cylinder bore, mm | 77 |
Piston stroke, mm | 85.8 |
Compression ratio | 11.0 |
Features | DOHC, Valvetronic |
Hydraulic lifters | yes |
Timing drive | chain |
Phase regulator | on both shafts |
Turbocharging | no |
Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.2 |
Fuel type | petrol |
Euro standards | EURO 5 |
Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Mini Cooper Countryman 2012) — city — highway — combined |
7.4 5.2 6.0 |
Engine lifespan, km | ~250 000 |
The engine was installed on:
- Mini Cabrio R57 in 2010 – 2016;
- Mini Clubman R55 in 2010 – 2014;
- Mini Countryman R60 in 2010 – 2017;
- Mini Coupe R58 in 2011 – 2015;
- Mini Hatch R56 in 2010 – 2014;
- Mini Paceman R61 in 2013 – 2016;
- Mini Roadster R59 in 2012 – 2015.
Disadvantages of the Mini N16B16A engine
- The updated motor is more reliable than its predecessor N12, but there are still enough problems;
- The timing chain and its tensioner are distinguished by a modest resource, sometimes less than 100,000 km;
- Also, the Valvetronic system and Vanos-type phase regulators serve quite a bit here;
- Power units of this family are prone to oil consumption and intake coking;
- The weak points of such engines include an unreliable thermostat and water pump.