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Mini R50 R52 R53 engine options

Different engine types for the Mini R50/R52/R53 (1st generation, 2001 to 2006)

For the first modern Mini generation, built from 2001 to 2006, the table details six versions. The One, Cooper and Cooper S share the 1,598 cc Tritec four-cylinder, from 90 to 170 hp, with the Cooper S adding an Eaton M45 supercharger. The One D models use a 1,364 cc common-rail Toyota 1ND-TV diesel, with 75 and later 88 hp. Timing is chain-driven across the whole range. When ordering parts, tell apart the pre- and post-facelift Cooper S, whose outputs differ.

Petrol

Petrol
VersionPeriodEngine codeDisplacement (L)Power (hp)FuelCarburettor / InjectionCylinders / ValvesTiming driveTorque (Nm)Remarks
Mini One2001–2006Tritec1.59890PetrolMulti-point injectionInline-4 / 16Chain140 @ 3000R50/R52
Mini Cooper2001–2006Tritec1.598115PetrolMulti-point injectionInline-4 / 16Chain149 @ 4500
Mini Cooper S2002–2006Tritec (supercharged)1.598163PetrolMulti-point injection + Eaton M45 superchargerInline-4 / 16Chain210 @ 4000
Mini Cooper S2004–2006Tritec (supercharged)1.598170PetrolMulti-point injection + Eaton M45 superchargerInline-4 / 16Chain220 @ 4000Facelift

Diesel

Diesel
VersionPeriodEngine codeDisplacement (L)Power (hp)FuelCarburettor / InjectionCylinders / ValvesTiming driveTorque (Nm)
Mini One D2003–2005Toyota 1ND-TV1.36475DieselCommon RailInline-4 / 8Chain180 @ 2000
Mini One D2005–2006Toyota 1ND-TV1.36488DieselCommon RailInline-4 / 8Chain190 @ 1800

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