Performance. Ah, the 2003 Mini Cooper—a classic that still holds its own. This model year was one of the first to be produced under BMW’s ownership, and they did a fantastic job maintaining the Mini’s original charm while adding modern amenities. With a 1.6L 4-cylinder engine, it’s not the most powerful Mini out there, but it’s The first step in determining the engine type in your Mini Cooper is to locate the vehicle identification number (VIN). The VIN is a unique 17-digit code that is assigned to every vehicle. You can find the VIN on the driver’s side dashboard, near the windshield, or on the driver’s side door jamb. The BMW N47 engine comes in different variants, offering varying levels of performance. The most common N47 variant, the N47D20 produces 181 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque. The N47 engine shares similarities and even common issues with other engines in the same family such as the N57. That focus has resulted in the latest generation of MINI TwinPower Turbo engines. They’re more fuel efficient. More economical. More powerful. And they’re truly responsive, delivering a highly efficient drive. And with our range of petrol, diesel and hybrid engines – there’s something for every type of driver. Discover the range. indimini. 513 posts · Joined 2002. #5 · Apr 4, 2005. I wonder if the old E30 M3 2.3L 4 cylinder engine could've fit. Getting it to be FWD might be a problem, but that was a nice little engine. From the reviews of the new engine I've read, BMW engineers played a big part in its design and engineering. To figure this out, first you need to know what model year you have. Next you need to know if you have an "S" model with the turbocharged engine, or non-S or "justa" model. "S" and JCW models can be easily identified by the hood scoop and badging. Cooper (non-turbocharged) 2007 - 2010: N12. Cooper (non-turbocharged) 2011 - 2013: N16. BMW has rebuilt the Mini Cooper, giving the British built retro hatchback a new drivetrain and a bigger, wider body. The entry level two-door comes standard with BMW's 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine. 05-06 are the golden years - lease amount of issues. 07-10 gen 2 mini (turbo s models) i'd avoid if possible. timing chain issues. if you wanted to buy low miles and sell at 80k maybe. but. i wouldn't.. 11-14 gen 2 revised - still need to keep up on oil but much better than previous gen. But the new Mini wasn’t part of the deal. BMW kept that for itself. Which, 20 years and more than 10 millions cars later, turned out to be very smart move. 2006: Even newer Mini. Five years 3rd Generation MINI (2014-present) F54: MINI Clubman. F55: Four-door MINI Cooper. F56: MINI Cooper Hatchback. F57: MINI Convertible. F60: Mini Countryman. Common Issues with MK3 MINI’s. Gen 3 MINI’s use BMW B-series three- and four-cylinder engines. In the United States, base model MINIs use the B38 engine, a 1.5-liter 3 cylinder. HxFCBZr.