BMW B38
The BMW B38 is a DOHC 1.5 litre 3 cylinder turbocharged petrol engine. 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,[1][2] 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.
Power output is stated to be from 120 bhp to 230 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[3][4] | 1,198 cc (73 cu in) | 78 | 83.6 | 75 kW (102 PS; 101 hp)@4250 | 180 N·m (133 lb·ft)@1400-4000 | 2014- | |
| 1,198 cc (73 cu in) | 78 | 83.6 | 55 kW (75 PS; 74 hp)@4000 | 150 N·m (111 lb·ft)@1400-4000 | 2014- | ||
| B38A15M0[4][5][6] | 1,499 cc (91 cu in) | 82 | 94.6 | 100 kW (136 PS; 134 hp)@4400-6000 | 220 N·m (162 lb·ft)@1250-4300 | 2014- | |
| B38K15T0[7] | 1,499 cc (91 cu in) | 82 | 94.6 | 170 kW (231 PS; 228 hp)@5800 | 320 N·m (236 lb·ft)@3700 | 2013- | |
| B38A15T0[4] | 1,500 cc (92 cu in) | 170 kW (231 PS; 228 hp)@5800 | 320 N·m (236 lb·ft)@3700 |
B38A12U0
Applications:[3]
75 kW (102 PS; 101 hp) version:
- 2014- Mini One
55 kW (75 PS; 74 hp) version:
- 2014- Mini One First
B38A15M0
Applications:[5]
- 2014- BMW 218i (F45)
- 2014- Mini Cooper
- 2015- BMW 118i LCI (F20)
- 2015- BMW 318i LCI (F30)
- 2015- BMW 318i LCI (F31)
B38K15T0
Applications:[7]
- 2013- BMW i8
References
- Citations
- ↑ "Continental Supplies World's First Turbocharger with Aluminum Turbine Housing in Cars". continental-corporation.com. Retrieved 29 December 2015.
- ↑ "Inside Continental's new aluminum turbocharger". sae.org. Retrieved 29 December 2015.
- 1 2 "B38A12U0". bmwarchive.de. Retrieved 14 December 2014.
- 1 2 3 "3-CYLINDER GASOLINE ENGINES". BMW Group. Retrieved 14 December 2014.
- 1 2 "B38A15M0". bmwarchive.de. Retrieved 14 December 2014.
- ↑ "HARDTOP 2 DOOR: ALL FEATURES". miniusa.com. Retrieved 29 December 2015.
- 1 2 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.
External links
- The UnixNerd's BMW B38 engine page with photos, history and common problems.
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