Engine.

The MINI John Cooper Works WRC's 1.6-litre turbo-charged direct injection engine has been developed by BMW Motorsport. The engine is based on the standard 1.6-litre unit found in the MINI Countryman and retains the road car’s cylinder block and heads before it is then extensively re-engineered for competition. The rally engine is almost identical to that used by BMW in the World Touring Car Championship. The ECU is remapped for the unique demands of the different rally stages. Under FIA regulations, the performance of the engine is limited by a 33mm air restrictor and a maximum turbo boost pressure of 2.5 bar (absolute). The engine produces over 300bhp and more than 400Nm.