CAUTION
Early Turbo
Prince 1.6 (EP6)
MINI · 1.6L Turbo I4
2006–2013
0
/ 100
CAUTION
"BMW/PSA joint. Cooper S version has timing chain issues + carbon. JCW = 211hp fun but fragile."
Layout
I4
Displacement
1598 cc
Power
120–211 hp
Type
Petrol Turbo
Known Issues
0
Total Risk Cost
€0–€0
Models with Prince 1.6 (EP6) 33
MINI Mini One 1.4
MINI Cooper One
MINI Mini Cooper 1.6
MINI Cooper Cooper
MINI Mini Cooper S 1.6
MINI Cooper Cooper S
MINI Cooper JCW
MINI Mini JCW 1.6
MINI Clubman Cooper 1.6
MINI Countryman Cooper
MINI Countryman Cooper 1.6
MINI Mini Cooper 1.6
MINI Cooper Cooper
MINI Convertible Cooper 1.6
MINI Cooper Cooper S
MINI Clubman JCW 1.6
MINI Clubman Cooper S 1.6
MINI Countryman Cooper S
MINI Paceman Cooper S 1.6
MINI Countryman Cooper S 1.6
MINI Convertible Cooper S 1.6
MINI Roadster Cooper S 1.6
MINI Mini Cooper S 1.6
MINI Coupe Cooper S 1.6
MINI Coupe JCW 1.6
MINI Countryman JCW 1.6
MINI Mini One 1.6
MINI Cooper Cooper
MINI Cooper One
MINI Mini Cooper 1.6
MINI Cooper Cooper S
MINI Cooper Cooper S JCW
MINI Mini Cooper S 1.6
Other MINI Engines
BUY
82
B48 2.0 (Cooper S)
2.0L Turbo I4
View details → Compare: Prince 1.6 (EP6) vs B48 2.0 (Cooper S)
ACCEPTABLE
72
B38 1.5 (Cooper)
1.5L Turbo I3
View details → Compare: Prince 1.6 (EP6) vs B38 1.5 (Cooper)
CAUTION
62
N18 Prince (LCI)
1.6L Turbo I4
View details → Compare: Prince 1.6 (EP6) vs N18 Prince (LCI)Tuning Potential
250hp Stage 1 but risky
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the MINI Prince 1.6 (EP6) reliable?
The MINI Prince 1.6 (EP6) scores 48/100 with a verdict of CAUTION. It has 0 documented issues with total repair costs between €0 and €0.
What cars use the MINI Prince 1.6 (EP6)?
How much does it cost to repair the Prince 1.6 (EP6)?
Total potential repair costs for all 0 known issues range from €0 to €0.
What years was the Prince 1.6 (EP6) produced?
The MINI Prince 1.6 (EP6) was produced from 2006 to 2013. It is a 1598cc I4 petrol turbo engine.
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