MINI Cooper S updated in Malaysia – now with 184hp

The MINI Cooper S has been updated in Malaysia with a new N14B16 engine that produces 184 horsepower at 5,500rpm, which is up about 9 horsepower from the original horsepower rating of 175 when the Cooper S was first unveiled and then later launched in Malaysia. Torque is still the same 240Nm with a short 20Nm overboost to 260Nm whenever necessary.

The engine update is more than just 9 extra horses – the engine also now gains Valvetronic. The pre-update engine only had direct injection for the turbocharged model and features Valvetronic only on the normally aspirated version. CO2 emissions have also dropped and fuel consumption should be a little better during mixed mode driving.

BMW previously couldn’t manage to integrate both direct injection and Valvetronic in many of its engines, including the N54 Turbo that’s found in the 335i and 740i, but the new N55 in the new F10 535i features both direct injection and Valvetronic. And now it is the little BMW-PSA Prince engine’s turn!

Looking to sell your car? Sell it with Carro.

10% discount when you renew your car insurance

Compare prices between different insurer providers and use the promo code 'PAULTAN10' when you make your payment to save the most on your car insurance renewal compared to other competing services.

Car Insurance

Paul Tan

After dabbling for years in the IT industry, Paul Tan initially began this site as a general blog covering various topics of personal interest. With an increasing number of readers paying rapt attention to the motoring stories, one thing led to another and the rest, as they say, is history.

 

Comments

  • tired of the old design..yet give enhancement..

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0
    • Awh c’mon! At least it’s still better than the mr.bean mini right?!

      Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0
  • it gains the additional power due to new valvetronic being installed.
    btw, 1st!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0
  • Rassan on Jun 04, 2010 at 8:34 am

    Small car…. comes with great power…….. comes with greedy TAX!!!

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0
  • theanswer on Jun 04, 2010 at 9:29 am

    bmw mini…nice car..but too expensive..considering the size smaller than golf gti.

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0
    • Fast Reader on Jun 04, 2010 at 2:34 pm

      Couldn’t agree more, that’s why i bought a HINO lorry.

      Like or Dislike: Thumb up 3 Thumb down 0
      • lchan on Jun 04, 2010 at 5:57 pm

        haha…good one…..the type of comments people come up with is rediculous!

        Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0
        • buy a nissan vannette la…less than 50k and more space than 7 series

          Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0
          • Buy a 1990 MERCEDES-BENZ bas sekolah la.
            Got style sikit. Alot more spacious then 7 series.

            Like or Dislike: Thumb up 1 Thumb down 0
  • michaelk on Jun 04, 2010 at 11:24 am

    with great power comes great responsibilties…is there a need 4 that extra Hp?

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0
  • B.S.Lee on Jun 04, 2010 at 1:15 pm

    is it still.using the same Prince engine like Peug 308?

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0
    • Fast Reader on Jun 04, 2010 at 2:31 pm

      No not the same engine, now it’s using N55 turbo engine same as the F10 with direct valvetronic and fuel injection.

      Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0
  • lchan on Jun 04, 2010 at 5:12 pm

    for goodsake. they redid the entire head to fit valvetronic and only got a 9bhp increase. I expect more to come from this engine after the reworks and see at least 15bhp gain and a 20nm gain in torque (not overboost).

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0
  • r56fan on Jun 04, 2010 at 11:58 pm

    same price????

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0
    • minifan on Jun 05, 2010 at 2:38 pm

      almost the same price, except they’ve added the TLC package within the price it’s an extra RM888. =)

      Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0
  • Andy Ng on Jun 06, 2010 at 11:39 am

    Should be cheaper with depreciation of euro

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0
  • iLOVEkimchi on Jun 09, 2010 at 4:56 pm

    Get a PUG308 turbo and tuned to beat Mini Cooper S !!

    sooner 1 year later…we can see many after market gorgeous 308T with real power!

    the engine is no issue to be upgrade…just the main part have to change the 4 speed auto!

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0
    • adamdam on Sep 20, 2010 at 2:44 pm

      dude. how much do u expect from a european car? plus its a 1598cc car. the more u mod it the more reliability issues comes. plus front wheel drive car, spend 40k under ur hood. all u get will a bit more g-force, and a lot of tire spin. wan power go for japanese car scoobie or evo’s.. european car is all about elegance n class =] agree?

      Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0
  • adamdam on Mar 10, 2011 at 3:11 pm

    check out the new mini cooper/mini cooperS today only at glenmarie mini! call me for appointment for both cooper n cooperS! Adam 0172015330. Mini Specialist =]

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0
 

Add a comment

required

required