after buying my mini, i have no idea what type it is (i.e R50 R52 etc) can someone point me in the right direction? it is a 2003 mini cooper S supercharged with the Chilli pack.

iv attached a photo of it =)

thank you

Nice looking motor, that will be an R53.

It's an R53. See the article below.

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