Prince engine

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.{{Cite web |access-date=2014-10-14 |archive-date=2012-10-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121021120017/http://www.motoringfile.com/files/3_Technologietag_GB1102934639.pdf |url-status=live

All Prince engines will share 84 mm cylinder bore spacing, with 77 mm bore. The 1.6 litre engine has a stroke of 85.8 mm. The engine features a two-piece "bedplate" aluminium crankcase for extra stiffness.

{{anchor|1.4|EP3|EP3C}} 1.4-litre EP3/EP3C (PSA)

The 1.4 L PSA EP3 and EP3C is the smallest member of the Prince family with a stroke measuring 75 mm and total capacity of 1397 cc. Depending on application, power output varies from 95 to while torque varies from 137 to.

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

{{anchor|1.6|EP6|EP6C}} 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 stroke for a total of 1598 cc of displacement.

The naturally aspirated variant (EP6, EP6C) has conventional fuel injection and lost-foam cast cylinder heads. Its 11:1 compression ratio creates an output of 120 PS at 6000 rpm with a redline of 6500 rpm. Torque is 160 Nm at 4250 rpm.

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

{{anchor|turbo|EP6DT|EP6CDT|EP6DTS|EP6FDT}} 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 stroke for a total of 1598 cc 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. There is also EP6CDT MD – with lowered compression ratio.

For the THP150 maximum torque is 240 Nm at 1400 rpm. Power output is 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)
• 2008–2018 Citroën C4
• 2008–2022 Citroën C4 Picasso
• 2008–2022 Citroën Grand C4 Picasso
• 2013–2022 Citroën C4 Sedan
• 2009–2019 DS 3
• 2010–2018 DS 4
• 2012–2018 DS 5
• 2011–present Peugeot 408 Sport
• 2012–2020 Peugeot 208

For the THP163 maximum torque is 240 Nm at 1400 rpm. Power output is 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)
• 2017–2023 Dongfeng Aeolus AX7

For the THP175 (EP6DTS, later EP6CDTS) maximum torque is 247 Nm at 1600 rpm, remaining flat to 5000 rpm. Power output is 175 PS at 5500 rpm. An overboost function is available which temporarily increases torque to 260 Nm 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 (155 kW – only used by BMW)
• 2008–present Peugeot 308
• 2010–2019 Citroën DS3 Racing – EP6CDTS – 202 hp

In 2010 Peugeot released the 1.6 THP engine (EP6CDXD) with 200 PS at 5500 rpm, maximum torque 275 Nm 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 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, 300 PS

The 2012–2014 Mini John Cooper Works GP featured additional performance, with 218 PS at 6000 rpm and 280 Nm of torque at 2000–5100 rpm from a larger turbo and engine internals.

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

• EP6FADTXD – 180 PS Peugeot 508 Puretech 180, Peugeot 3008 Puretech 180, DS 7 Crossback Puretech 180, Citroën C5 Aircross PureTech 180, Opel Grandland
• EP6FDTX – 205 PS/208 PS/210 PS 1.6 THP Peugeot 208 GTi
• EP6FADTX – 225 PS Peugeot 508 Puretech 225, Peugeot 3008 Hybrid4 225, DS 7 Crossback PureTech 225, Secma F16 Turbo
• EP6FDTR – 250 PS/270 PS 1.6 THP Peugeot 308 GTi
• EP6CDTR – 270 PS 1.6 THP Peugeot RCZ In 2024, Stellantis unveiled the third generation of this engine (EP6LTCHPD) with 150 hp (110 kW) at 5500 rpm and 300 N⋅m at 2000 rpm. This variant is paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (trade name e-DCS7) with an integrated 92kW electric motor, for a combined total of 195hp and 350 N⋅m.

Applications:

• 2024-present Peugeot 3008 III plug-in hybrid
• 2024-present Peugeot 5008 III plug-in hybrid
• 2024-present Opel Grandland II plug-in hybrid
• 2025-present Citroën C5 Aircross II plug-in hybrid
• 2025-present Jeep Compass III e-Hybrid plug-in

In 2025, Stellantis unveiled the North American version known internally as the EP6CDTX for use in STLA Medium and STLA Large vehicles in conventional non plugin hybrid setups, for the North American market. It has a power output of 210hp and 230lb torque.

Applications:

• 2026-present Jeep Cherokee (KM)
• 2027- Chrysler C6X crossover
• 2028- Jeep Compass III (North America)

{{anchor|N13}} BMW N13 version

The turbocharged 1.6 litre version used by BMW 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.

Applications:

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

N14

Mini N14 and N18 versions

The turbocharged 1.6 litre versions used by Mini 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.

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.

Production

The production of MINI version of 'Prince' family of engines is set to end by 2016 and be replaced by a new 3 and 4 cylinder Engine family – BMW B37, BMW B38 and BMW B48.

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 OEMs.

PSA will continue to develop the higher power models of the engine family, with future production planned for China with its JV partners Dongfeng (DPCA) and Changan (CAPSA).

From 2025, the engine will be produced in the Dundee plant, in a new hybridised version that will first be used by the new Jeep Cherokee.

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