Turbocharger for Mini Cooper Countryman S (2011-2016) 1.6L

Direct-Replacement Turbocharger for 2011-2016 Mini Cooper Countryman (R60)

What it Does: The Turbocharger replaces worn or failing factory turbo units on the 2011-2016 Countryman S to restore factory boost pressure, throttle responsiveness, and peak engine torque.

The Stock Mini Cooper Countryman Turbocharger Weakness

Factory turbochargers on the N18 1.6L Prince engine endure extreme thermal cycling, which inevitably leads to oil coking inside the feed lines and chronic journal bearing wear. Over time, heat soak compromises dynamic seals, causing excessive oil consumption, exhaust smoke, and blue blow-by. Furthermore, the OEM wastegate flapper arm routinely develops radial play, resulting in chronic boost leaks, delayed spool, and persistent R60 half-engine limp mode warnings triggered by underboost diagnostic codes.

The Engineering Solution

Engineered to original factory tolerances, this replacement turbo features a heat-resilient turbine housing casting paired with a precision-balanced rotating assembly to ensure high-RPM durability under continuous thermal load. Standardized oil and coolant ports mate cleanly to factory lines without custom fabrication, while the integrated wastegate actuator comes pre-calibrated to match factory engine control unit tables. This direct-swap assembly reliably restores manifold pressure without requiring tuning adjustments.

What's Included

• 1 X Turbocharger Assembly

Technical Specifications

Compatibility

• 2011-2016 Mini Cooper Countryman S (1.6L L4 Turbocharged)
• 2011-2016 Mini Cooper Countryman S ALL4 (1.6L L4 Turbocharged)

Frequently Asked Questions & Fitment Warnings

Does this fit the R60 Countryman?

Yes, this is a direct fit for the 2011-2016 Mini Cooper Countryman equipped with the N18 1.6L engine. It does not fit naturally aspirated base Cooper models.

Do I need to replace auxiliary lines during installation?

Yes, you must clean or replace the oil feed and return lines, and perform a full engine oil and filter change before initial startup to protect the new journal bearings from debris contamination.

The Mini Cooper Precision Caliber

Maintaining the tight tolerances of direct-injected European platforms requires components built to OE specifications to ensure immediate throttle pickup and zero check-engine light triggers under heavy boost conditions.