This engine features a reinforced crankshaft with larger main bearings and new pistons with a lower 9.5:1 compression ratio. This allows the engine to take more boost pressure from a larger turbocharger, which blows compressed air through a reworked intake tract.Revealed in May 2019, this engine is shared with the new MINI Countryman JCW, Clubman JCW and JCW GP models.The engine output increased by 55 kW (74 hp) to 306 PS (301 HP) and torque increased to 450 N⋅m (332 ft⋅lb).