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BMW B38 Engine (2013-)
Engines
Germany
2010s

BMW B38 Straight 3 Engine

From 2013

 BMW B38 Straight 3 Engine 55kw
 

The BMW B38 is a DOHC 1.5 litre 3 cylinder turbocharged petrol engine. Power output  from 120 bhp to 230 bhp

The B38 features gasoline direct injection with an 11:1 compression ratio, and a single-scroll turbocharger with the world's first aluminum turbine housing, manufactured by Continental.

The B38 is the first use of BMW's modular engine strategy for gasoline and diesel engines, all using the same bore spacing, and all producible on the same assembly line equipment.

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.

 BMW B38 Straight 3 Engine block

Models

EngineDisplacement (cc)BoreStrokePower @rpmTorque @rpmYear
B38A12U01,198 cc (73 cu in)7883.675 kW (102 PS; 101 hp)@4250180 N·m (133 lb·ft)@1400-40002014-
1,198 cc (73 cu in)7883.655 kW (75 PS; 74 hp)@4000150 N·m (111 lb·ft)@1400-40002014-
B38A15M01,499 cc (91 cu in)8294.6100 kW (136 PS; 134 hp)@4400-6000220 N·m (162 lb·ft)@1250-43002014-
B38K15T01,499 cc (91 cu in)8294.6170 kW (231 PS; 228 hp)@5800320 N·m (236 lb·ft)@37002013-

B38A12U0

Applications:

75 kW (102 PS; 101 hp) version:

  • 2014- Mini One

55 kW (75 PS; 74 hp) version:

  • 2014- Mini One First

B38 Straight 3 Engine 1.5

B38A15M0

Applications:

  • 2014- BMW 218i (F45)
  • 2014- Mini Cooper
  • 2015- BMW 118i LCI (F20)
  • 2015- BMW 318i LCI (F30)
  • 2015- BMW 318i LCI (F31)
  • 2015- BMW X1 sDrive18i (F48)
  • 2017- Mini Countryman Cooper 2WD and 4WD(F60)

B38K15T0

Applications:

  • 2013- BMW i8
Edited By
MCH
Created
07 May 2017
Updated
27 January 2023
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  • MINI Hatchback Engine Specs  (2014 onwards) 

    Cooperspecs

     EnginePower
    (bhp)
    0-60 mph
    (secs)
    Fuel Economy
    (mpg)
    Insurance
    Group
    Road Tax
    (per annum)
    Length
    (mm)
     1.5 Petrol1347.6 - 7.957 - 6218£20 - £303,821 - 3,982

    Onespecs

     EnginePower
    (bhp)
    0-60 mph
    (secs)
    Fuel Economy
    (mpg)
    Insurance
    Group
    Road Tax
    (per annum)
    Length
    (mm)
     1.5 Petrol1009.6 - 9.958 - 6112£20 - £303,821

    Cooper Sevenspecs

     EnginePower
    (bhp)
    0-60 mph
    (secs)
    Fuel Economy
    (mpg)
    Insurance
    Group
    Road Tax
    (per annum)
    Length
    (mm)
     1.5 Petrol1347.6 - 7.957 - 6118£20 - £303,821 - 3,982

    MINI Clubman  Specs & Dimensions (2015 onwards)

    Cooper specs

     EnginePower
    (bhp)
    0-60 mph
    (secs)
    Fuel Economy
    (mpg)
    Insurance
    Group
    Road Tax
    (per annum)
    Length
    (mm)
     1.5 Petrol1348.853 - 5517£30 - £1104,253

    MINI Convertible Specs & Dimensions (2016 onwards) 

    Cooper specs

     EnginePower
    (bhp)
    0-60 mph
    (secs)
    Fuel Economy
    (mpg)
    Insurance
    Group
    Road Tax
    (per annum)
    Length
    (mm)
     1.5 Petrol1348.4 - 8.553 - 5719£30 - £1103,821

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