Prince is the codename for a family of straight-four 16-valve all-aluminium gasoline engines with variable valve lift and variable valve timing developed by BMW and PSA Peugeot Citroën. It is a compact engine family of 1.4–1.6 L in displacement and includes most modern features such as gasoline direct injection and turbocharger.

2024年1月29日 · Despite its small size, the Mini Cooper N14 engine is capable of producing impressive power, with an output of up to 172 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque. 4. One unique feature of the Mini Cooper N14 is its direct fuel injection system, which helps increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions compared to older engine designs. 5.

2019年3月11日 · The Mini Cooper engine comparison allows for a better understanding of the N14 and N18 engines from BMW

We’re often asked by newcomers to the MINI scene, and more experienced MINI owners, about the pros and cons of the N14 and N18 engines and the common pitfalls that owners should be aware of to avoid any disasters. Both are iterations of the Prince engine, a joint development between PSA Peugeot Citroen and BMW.

2023年8月19日 · In the video below, Eric tore down an engine from a 2010 Mini Cooper - the N14B16A 'Prince' engine co-developed by PSA (now Stellantis) and BMW - and discovered why he wouldn't be keeping one soon....

2023年8月21日 · 这款 1.6 升四缸涡轮增压 Mini Cooper 发动机采用铝制缸体和缸盖，可产生 172 马力和 150 磅-英尺的扭矩。 这在当时还不错，但这些发动机以特定问题而闻名，包括正时导向故障、高压燃油泵问题以及由于端口喷射有限而导致的积碳。 论坛上充斥着关于这些引擎面临的问题的恐怖故事，尤其是在 Minis 中。 奇怪的是，其中许多问题从未困扰过PSA旗下的法国品牌，因为标致继续开发电机，并最终将其转变为可靠，有趣的电机。 迷你？ 没那么多。 拆解工作有一 …

2022年11月30日 · The BMW versions of the Prince Engine is often known as N13 whereas the Mini version is often known as N12, N14 & N18. PSA Models of this engine are referred to as EP3 & EP6. The Prince Engine is a compact engine family in configurations of 1.4L – 1.6L (displacement) and includes modern features such as turbocharging, BMW VANOS, variable ...

2025年1月8日 · The N14 is part of BMW’s N-series of engines, which are known for their innovative technology and robust performance characteristics. At its core, the N14 features a DOHC (Dual Overhead Camshaft) design with variable valve timing, which optimizes performance across a wide range of RPMs.

2021年3月13日 · In brief not all of the N14 issues were apparently corrected on the N18 although reading the link cars up to 2011 are reported to have more problems than those after from Lohen’s experience ...

2021年5月3日 · When comparing the N14 and N18 engine, there’s no doubt that the latter wins by a landslide as it solves most of the problems seen in the N14 — from better fuel efficiency, improved power, better timing chain to fewer coking instances in the N18.