BMW B38
The BMW B38 is a DOHC 1.5 litre 3 cylinder petrol engine with a mono-scroll turbocharger and an 11:1 compression ratio. It is the first use of BMW's modular engine strategy all using the same 500cc cylinders.
Power output is stated to be from 120 bhp to 220 bhp. The B38 shares most of its architecture with the BMW B37 diesel 1.5. The first usage of this engine is the BMW i8 concept.
This engine is used in the 2014 Mini Hatch and future front wheel drive BMW products.
Models
| Engine | Displacement (cc) | Bore | Stroke | Power @rpm | Torque @rpm | Redline (rpm) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38A12U0[1][2] | 1,198 cc (73 cu in) | 78 | 83.6 | 75 kW (102 PS; 101 hp)@4250 | 180 N·m (130 lb·ft)@1400-4000 | 2014- | |
| 1,198 cc (73 cu in) | 78 | 83.6 | 55 kW (75 PS; 74 hp)@4000 | 150 N·m (110 lb·ft)@1400-4000 | 2014- | ||
| B38A15M0[2][3] | 1,499 cc (91 cu in) | 82 | 94.6 | 100 kW (140 PS; 130 hp)@4400 | 220 N·m (160 lb·ft)@1250-4300 | 2014- | |
| B38K15T0[4] | 1,499 cc (91 cu in) | 82 | 94.6 | 170 kW (230 PS; 230 hp)@5800 | 320 N·m (240 lb·ft)@3700 | 2013- | |
| B38A15T0[2] | 1,500 cc (92 cu in) | 170 kW (230 PS; 230 hp)@5800 | 320 N·m (240 lb·ft)@3700 |
B38A12U0
Applications:[1]
75 kW (102 PS; 101 hp) version:
- 2014- Mini One
55 kW (75 PS; 74 hp) version:
- 2014- Mini One First
B38A15M0
Applications:[3]
- 2014- BMW 218i (F45)
- 2014- Mini Cooper
B38K15T0
Applications:[4]
- 2013- BMW i8
References
- Citations
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "B38A12U0". bmwarchive.de. Retrieved 14 December 2014.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "3-CYLINDER GASOLINE ENGINES". BMW Group. Retrieved 14 December 2014.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "B38A15M0". bmwarchive.de. Retrieved 14 December 2014.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Technical training. Product information. I12 Powertrain. BMW Group. p. 8. Retrieved 14 December 2014.
- Sources
- "BMW three-cylinder engines: more details in an interview with Dr. Lopez". Retrieved 29 November 2013.
- "Technical training. Product information. I12 Powertrain". Retrieved 14 December 2014.