Comments on: I’ve just had an arguement with my mate as to what engines are used in the new MINI.? http://justbmwparts.com/171/ive-just-had-an-arguement-with-my-mate-as-to-what-engines-are-used-in-the-new-mini/ Certified Pre-Owned BMW Parts for Less Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:38:59 +0000 hourly 1 By: vod_and_tonic http://justbmwparts.com/171/ive-just-had-an-arguement-with-my-mate-as-to-what-engines-are-used-in-the-new-mini/comment-page-1/#comment-437 vod_and_tonic Sun, 13 Dec 2009 06:26:59 +0000 http://justbmwparts.com/171/ive-just-had-an-arguement-with-my-mate-as-to-what-engines-are-used-in-the-new-mini/#comment-437 In the latest Minis Peuguot engines both petrol and diesel, there may have been some BMW input, but they are the same engines as in various Citroens and Peuguots of similar capacity. Previously a Chrysler petrol and Toyota diesel were used. No "BMW" Minis have EVER had a BMW engine!<br><b>References : </b><br> In the latest Minis Peuguot engines both petrol and diesel, there may have been some BMW input, but they are the same engines as in various Citroens and Peuguots of similar capacity. Previously a Chrysler petrol and Toyota diesel were used. No "BMW" Minis have EVER had a BMW engine!
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]]> By: george d http://justbmwparts.com/171/ive-just-had-an-arguement-with-my-mate-as-to-what-engines-are-used-in-the-new-mini/comment-page-1/#comment-436 george d Sun, 13 Dec 2009 05:47:59 +0000 http://justbmwparts.com/171/ive-just-had-an-arguement-with-my-mate-as-to-what-engines-are-used-in-the-new-mini/#comment-436 But to put the cat among the pigeons, I heard that the Diesel engines are supplied by Toyota, as BMW did not make a small enough Diesel to fit in the Mini. There has always been some inter make supplying from the outset in car manufacturing.<br><b>References : </b><br> But to put the cat among the pigeons, I heard that the Diesel engines are supplied by Toyota, as BMW did not make a small enough Diesel to fit in the Mini. There has always been some inter make supplying from the outset in car manufacturing.
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]]> By: Kasey C http://justbmwparts.com/171/ive-just-had-an-arguement-with-my-mate-as-to-what-engines-are-used-in-the-new-mini/comment-page-1/#comment-435 Kasey C Sun, 13 Dec 2009 05:08:59 +0000 http://justbmwparts.com/171/ive-just-had-an-arguement-with-my-mate-as-to-what-engines-are-used-in-the-new-mini/#comment-435 Official answer: it's technically an independent engine, though it has its roots in BMW ownership. The pre-2007 Mini Cooper use the "Tritec" engine, which comes in the 1.4 and 1.6L versions (there's also the supercharged version for the Cooper S). Tritec was a joint venture between Chrysler and the Rover Group (a division of BMW, at least in 1997). The engines were built in Brazil, but designed by Chrysler (based on the 2.0L engine used in the Neon) The 2007 and later Mini Cooper use a new engine that's a co-product between BMW and Peugeot in Europe, and is built in both France and England. Engine design was by BMW, and reported includes BMW valvetronic system. The 1.6L Turbo version will feature direct fuel injection as well. So "technically" your mate is right, the new Mini Mk 2's have what are essentially BMW engines.<br><b>References : </b><br> Official answer: it’s technically an independent engine, though it has its roots in BMW ownership.

The pre-2007 Mini Cooper use the "Tritec" engine, which comes in the 1.4 and 1.6L versions (there’s also the supercharged version for the Cooper S). Tritec was a joint venture between Chrysler and the Rover Group (a division of BMW, at least in 1997). The engines were built in Brazil, but designed by Chrysler (based on the 2.0L engine used in the Neon)

The 2007 and later Mini Cooper use a new engine that’s a co-product between BMW and Peugeot in Europe, and is built in both France and England. Engine design was by BMW, and reported includes BMW valvetronic system. The 1.6L Turbo version will feature direct fuel injection as well.

So "technically" your mate is right, the new Mini Mk 2’s have what are essentially BMW engines.
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]]> By: C7S http://justbmwparts.com/171/ive-just-had-an-arguement-with-my-mate-as-to-what-engines-are-used-in-the-new-mini/comment-page-1/#comment-434 C7S Sun, 13 Dec 2009 04:25:59 +0000 http://justbmwparts.com/171/ive-just-had-an-arguement-with-my-mate-as-to-what-engines-are-used-in-the-new-mini/#comment-434 They do not have BMW engines, but they do use some parts from BMW. BMW does not make an engine that small. Most of the Mini is made by Mini. BMW just provided the money.<br><b>References : </b><br> They do not have BMW engines, but they do use some parts from BMW.
BMW does not make an engine that small.
Most of the Mini is made by Mini. BMW just provided the money.
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]]> By: Ant http://justbmwparts.com/171/ive-just-had-an-arguement-with-my-mate-as-to-what-engines-are-used-in-the-new-mini/comment-page-1/#comment-433 Ant Sun, 13 Dec 2009 03:55:59 +0000 http://justbmwparts.com/171/ive-just-had-an-arguement-with-my-mate-as-to-what-engines-are-used-in-the-new-mini/#comment-433 Theyve got beemer engines mate..<br><b>References : </b><br> Theyve got beemer engines mate..
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