BMW and PSA Peugeot Citroen to extend cooperation on petrol engines

BMW Group and PSA Peugeot Citroen have agreed to extend their successful cooperation in the field of petrol four-cylinder engines.

They will jointly conduct a feasibility study concerning a new family of engines with advanced technology features aimed at delivering excellent power and torque characteristics combined with reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

If the study confirms the expected technological, industrial and financial benefits the two companies intend to enter into a joint development project.

PSA Peugeot Citroen and BMW Group already have a cooperation agreement concerning the development and production of a family of 1.6 litre turbocharged petrol engines, encompassing two technologies: fully variable valve drive and direct injection, with power ratings from 55kW (75hp) to 128kW (175hp). The engines power the newly launched MINI as well as Peugeot and Citroen vehicles.