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Engine Code: | B38 B38A15 |
HG No: | HGLB2025 |
Car Series: | German Car |
Car Brand: | BMW |
Car Model: | BMW Mini Cooper X1 X2 118i 120i 218i 220i |
Product Description
The 1.5-liter BMW B38 is a 3-cylinder turbocharged engine series that has been in production since 2013. It is used across a wide range of BMW models with different drivetrains: B38A15 for front-wheel-drive, B38B15 for rear-wheel-drive, and B38K15 for hybrid applications. The engine is also found in Mini models, with B38A15A as the 1.5-liter variant and B38A12A as the 1.2-liter version.
This engine features direct fuel injection, an 11:1 compression ratio, variable valve timing (double-VANOS), and a single-scroll turbocharger with the world's first aluminum turbine housing, manufactured by Continental. In the 1.2-liter version, bore and stroke measure 78 mm × 83.6 mm, while the 1.5-liter version has a bore of 82 mm and a stroke of 94.6 mm. The B38 engine family is known for its compact size, fuel efficiency, and lightweight construction.
Related engine code:B38A12A
Applicable Models:
B38A15U0: 102 hp, 180 Nm. The engine was installed on:
BMW 2-Series F45 in 2015 – 2018
BMW 2-Series F46 in 2015 – 2018
B38A15U1: 109 hp, 190 Nm. The engine was installed on:
BMW 1-Series F40 since 2020
BMW 2-Series F45 in 2018 – 2021; 2-Series F46 since 2018
B38A15M0: 136 hp, 220Nm. The engine was installed on:
BMW 2-Series F45 in 2014 – 2018; 2-Series F46 in 2015 – 2018
BMW X1 F48 in 2015 – 2017
B38A15M1: 140 hp, 220 Nm. The engine was installed on:
BMW 1-Series F40 since 2019
BMW 2-Series F44 since 2020; 2-Series F45 in 2018 – 2021; 2-Series F46 since 2018
BMW X1 F48 since 2017
BMW X2 F39 since 2018
Car Engine Parts Diagram
Let us take a look at a detailed car engine parts diagram, which highlights the essential internal components of an engine. This type of diagram helps us visualize the exact location and arrangement of each part. It typically includes major elements such as the rocker cover, rocker arms, valve springs, cylinder head, spark plugs, valves, engine block, pistons, connecting rods, crankshaft, camshaft, timing chain, oil pump, oil pan, and flywheel. Also shown are related parts like the ignition distributor, fuel pump, gaskets, and distribution components. By referring to such a diagram, we can gain a better understanding of how these parts interact to power a vehicle's engine.
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