Prince engine

Prince is the codename for a family of straight-four 16-

valve all-aluminium gasoline engines with variable valve PSA Prince engine
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.

The BMW versions of the Prince engine are known as the

N13 and the Mini versions are N12 (Double VANOS,
Valvetronic 88 kW (118 hp) @ 6000 rpm) in 2007-2010
Cooper; N14 (Single VANOS, Turbocharged 128 kW
(171 hp) @ 5500 rpm) in 2007-2010 Cooper-S; N14
(Single VANOS, Turbocharged 155 kW (208 hp) @ Overview
6000 rpm) in 2009-2013 JCW Cooper; N16 (Double
Manufacturer BMW and PSA
VANOS, Valvetronic 90 kW (121 hp) @ 6000 rpm) in
2011-2013 Cooper and N18 (Double VANOS, Peugeot Citroën
Valvetronic Turbocharged 135 kW (181 hp) @ 5500 rpm) Production 2006–present
in 2011-2013 Cooper-S.[1] It replaced the Tritec engine Layout
family in the Mini and was first introduced in 2006 for
MINI. Later in 2011 also for BMW models F20 and F21 Configuration Inline-4
114i, 116i and 118i . This was the first longitudinal engine Displacement 1.4 L (1,397 cc)
mount option for Prince engine. 1.6 L (1,598 cc)

PSA started to use the Prince family in 2006 to replace a Cylinder bore 77 mm (3.0 in)
part of their TU family (the other part being replaced by Piston stroke 75 mm (2.95 in)
the EB engine) — the Peugeot 207 being the first car to 85.8 mm (3.38 in)
receive it.
Cylinder block Aluminium
The engine's components are produced by PSA at their material
Douvrin, France, facility, with MINI and BMW engine Cylinder head Aluminium
assembly at Hams Hall in Warwickshire, UK. The co- material
operation was announced on 23 July 2002 with the first
Valvetrain DOHC, with VVT &
engines produced in 2006. The Prince engine project is not
related to the Prince Motor Company. VVL
Combustion
In late 2006, an extension of the cooperation between the
Turbocharger In some versions
two groups was announced,[2] promising new four-
cylinder engines, without further details. Fuel type Gasoline
Chronology
On 29 September 2010, it was announced by BMW[3][4]
that the 1.6Turbo version of the Prince engine would be Predecessor Tritec engine
supplied from 2012 to Saab for use in forthcoming models, PSA TU engine
primarily the 9-3. However with the closure of SAAB PSA EW engine
supply never started. BMW N43

At the Geneva Auto Show 2011, Saab unveiled their last concept vehicle: the Saab PhoeniX was fitted with
the 1.6-litre, turbocharged BMW Prince engine with 147 kW (200 PS).[5][6]
On 25 June 2014 1.6-litre turbo Prince engine won its eighth consecutive International Engine of the Year
Award in the 1.4 to 1.8-litre category. In 2014 the Prince engine beat, among others, the new BMW B38
engine which is replacing the Prince engine in the Mini and BMW lineups.[7][8]

Design
The Prince family shares its basic block dimensions with the previous PSA TU engine family. Engineering
design was directed by BMW using their Valvetronic variable valve lift system on the intake side, flow-
controlled oil pump, timing chain, single belt drive of all ancillary units, composite camshafts and cylinder
head produced by lost-foam casting. It is also equipped with an on-demand water pump. Gasoline direct
injection with a twin-scroll turbocharger will be used on the higher power versions.[9][10]

All Prince engines will share 84 mm (3.31 in) cylinder bore spacing, with 77 mm (3.03 in) bore. The 1.6
litre engine has a stroke of 85.8 mm (3.38 in). The engine features a two-piece "bedplate" aluminum
crankcase for extra stiffness.[10]

1.4-litre EP3/EP3C (PSA)

The 1.4 L PSA EP3 and EP3C[11] is the smallest member of the Prince family with a stroke measuring
75 mm (2.95 in) and total capacity of 1,397 cc (1.4 L). Depending on application, power output varies from
66 to 70 kW (90 to 95 PS) while torque varies from 136 to 140 N⋅m (100 to 103 lb⋅ft).

Applications:

2005–2014 Peugeot 207

2007–2010 Mini One
2007–2013 Peugeot 308 (308 CC until 2015)
2009–2013 Citroën C3
2009–2017 Citroën C3 Picasso
2009–2012 Citroën DS3
2012–2015 Peugeot 208

1.6-litre EP6/EP6C naturally aspirated (PSA)

The 1.6 L engine is used in the second-generation MINI and various Peugeot 207 models. It has an
85.8 mm (3.38 in) stroke for a total of 1,598 cc (1.6 L) of displacement.

The naturally aspirated variant (EP6, EP6C[11]) has conventional fuel injection and lost-foam cast cylinder
heads. Its 11:1 compression ratio creates an output of 88 kW (120 PS) at 6000 rpm with a redline of
6500 rpm. Torque is 160 N⋅m (118 lb⋅ft) at 4250 rpm.[12]

Applications:

2007–2012 Peugeot 207 Sport

2007–2015 Mini Cooper
2007–2014 Mini One
2012–2015 Peugeot 208
2013–2015 Peugeot 2008
2007–2013 Peugeot 308 (308 CC until 2015)
 2010–2015 Peugeot 3008
2011–2015 Peugeot 508
2008–2014 Citroën C4
2009–2016 DS 3
2009–2015 DS 4
2009–2014 Citroën C3
2009–2017 Citroën C3 Picasso

1.6-litre turbocharged (PSA)

The turbocharged 1.6 L unit adds gasoline direct injection and has special low-pressure die-cast heads. It
has an 85.8 mm (3.38 in) stroke for a total of 1,598 cc (1.6 L) of displacement.

At first, there were two versions on offer – the THP150 and THP175, also known as the EP6DT and
EP6DTS respectively within Peugeot. The first was later updated as EP6CDT and also as THP163,
EP6CDTM.[11] There is also EP6CDT MD – with lowered compression ratio.

For the THP150 maximum torque is 240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) at 1400 rpm. Power output is 110 kW (150 PS) at
5500 rpm.

Applications:

2006–2014 Peugeot 207 CC/GT

2007–present Peugeot 308
2011–present Peugeot 508
2010–2015 Peugeot RCZ (THP156)
2008–present Citroën C4
2008–present Citroën C4 Picasso
2008–present Citroën Grand C4 Picasso
2013–2022 Citroën C4 Sedan – the car assembled in Russia, Kaluga
2009–2019 DS 3
2010–2018 DS 4
2012–2018 DS 5
2011–present Peugeot 408 Sport
2012–present Peugeot 208

For the THP163 maximum torque is 240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) at 1400 rpm. Power output is 121 kW (165 PS) at
5500 rpm.

Applications:

2011–present Peugeot 408

2015–present Citroën C4 Grand Picasso
2016–present Peugeot 3008
2017–present Peugeot 5008
2018–present Citroën C4 Cactus (for Argentina, Brazil and some Latin American markets)
For the THP175 (EP6DTS, later EP6CDTS) maximum torque is 247 N⋅m (182 lb⋅ft) at 1600 rpm,
remaining flat to 5000 rpm. Power output is 129 kW (175 PS) at 5500 rpm. An overboost function is
available which temporarily increases torque to 260 N⋅m (192 lb⋅ft) between 1700 rpm and 4500 rpm in
gears 3 to 5.

Applications:

2006–2010 Peugeot 207 RC

2007–2010 Mini Cooper S
2007–2011 Mini John Cooper Works (211 PS (155 kW) – only used by BMW)
2008–present Peugeot 308
2010–201? Citroën DS3 Racing – EP6CDTS – 202 hp

In 2010 Peugeot released the 1.6 THP engine (EP6CDTX[11]) with 200 PS (147 kW) at 5500 rpm,
maximum torque 275 N⋅m (203 lb⋅ft) at 1700 rpm. It featured direct injection, twin-scroll turbocharger and
Valvetronic variable valve lift. It was first introduced in the Peugeot RCZ sport compact for the 2010 model
year, where it generates 150 kW (204 PS).

Applications:

2010–2015 Peugeot RCZ

2010–2013 Peugeot 308 GTi
2010-2018 DS 4
2012–2019 Peugeot 208 GTi
2021–present Peugeot 3008 GT Hybrid4, 221 kW (300 PS)

The 2012–2014 Mini John Cooper Works GP featured additional performance, with 160 kW (218 PS) at
6000 rpm and 280 N⋅m (207 lb⋅ft) of torque at 2000–5100 rpm from a larger turbo and engine internals.[13]

PSA has now released a new Euro 6 engine based on the THP in the following Engine codes:

EP6FDT – 132 kW (180 PS) Peugeot 508 Puretech 180, Peugeot 3008 Puretech 180, DS 7
Crossback Puretech 180, Citroën C5 Aircross PureTech 180
EP6FDTX – 151 kW (205 PS)/153 kW (208 PS)/154 kW (210 PS) 1.6l THP Peugeot 208 GTi
EP6FDT – 165 kW (225 PS) Peugeot 508 Puretech 225, Peugeot 3008 Hybrid4 225, DS 7
Crossback E-Tense 225, Secma F16 Turbo
EP6FDTR – 184 kW (250 PS)/199 kW (270 PS) 1.6l THP Peugeot 308 GTi
EP6CDTR – 199 kW (270 PS) 1.6l THP Peugeot RCZ

BMW N13 version

The turbocharged 1.6 litre version used by BMW[14] is called the BMW N13. The N13 replaced the
naturally aspirated BMW N43 engine and was produced from 2011 to 2016. It is BMW's first turbocharged
four-cylinder petrol engine since the BMW 2002 Turbo ceased production in 1974.

BMW sold the N13 alongside the larger displacement BMW N20 turbocharged four-cylinder engine. The
N13 was effectively replaced by the turbocharged three-cylinder BMW B38 engine.
 Model Displacement Power Torque Years

136 PS (100 kW) 220 N⋅m (162 lb⋅ft)

2011–2015
at 4,350 rpm at 1,350 rpm
N13B16 1,598 cc (97.5 cu in)
170 PS (125 kW) 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft)
2012–2015
at 4,800 rpm at 1,500 rpm

Applications:[15]

75 kW version

2012–2015 BMW 1 Series (F20) 114i

100 kW version

2011–2015 BMW 1 Series (F20) 116i

2012–2015 BMW 3 Series (F30) 316i

125 kW version

2011–2015 BMW 1 Series (F20) 118i

2012–2015 BMW 3 Series (F30) 320i ED

130 kW version

2015–2016 BMW 1 Series (F20) 120i[16]

Mini N14 and N18 versions

The turbocharged 1.6 litre versions used by Mini[14] are called the Mini N14 and Mini N18. The N18
succeeded the N14 starting from 2010 and had double Vanos. The N14/N18 engine uses direct injection, a
twin-scroll turbocharger and Valvetronic (variable valve lift).

Issues
There have been several cases of recalls and/or extended warranty due to failing HPFP (high pressure fuel
pumps) in the Prince engine [17]

There was a service bulletin issued in 2013 due to failing timing chains and timing chain tensioner, both
designed by BMW, in the Prince engine [18]

Production
The production of MINI version of 'Prince' family of engines is set to end by 2016, and be replaced by its
very latest 3 and 4 cylinder Engine family – BMW B37, BMW B38 and BMW B48.[19]

In 2015 it was announced, on the Hong Kong Stock exchange, that BMW had signed an IPR deal with
XCE. They will make the N18 TVDI engine in China for use in various Brilliance Automotive vehicles
(JV Partner of BMW in China) and also for other China OEM's.
PSA will continue to develop the higher power models of the engine family, with future production planned
for China with its JV partners DONFENG (DPCA) and Changan (CAPSA).[20]

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