CTS Turbo I-beam connecting rods with a length of 138.55 mm and a tapered small end with wrist pin are intended for MINI R56 N14/N18 engines and designed for use with standard pistons. They are suitable for upgrades with a larger turbocharger and higher boost pressures, while maintaining reliability.
Honing
The large- and small-end bores are honed in-house using precision equipment, in accordance with the required tolerances.
Quality control
All connecting rods undergo strict quality control, including measurement of all critical dimensions on a modern coordinate measuring machine (CMM). The connecting rods are weight-matched to within ±1 gram.
ARP bolts
All CTS Turbo connecting rods are supplied as standard with genuine ARP 2000 connecting rod bolts.
Product specifications
- Centre-to-centre distance: 138.55 mm
- Piston pin diameter: 20 mm
- Large-end bearing width: 20.87 mm
- Large-end bearing diameter: 48 mm
- Connecting rod bolt size: 3/8″
- Tapered small end for wrist pin
- Weight: 2.27 kg
Compatibility
The product is intended for MINI Cooper S and MINI John Cooper Works 1.6L engines with the N14/N18 codes.
Engine codes: N14B16 / N18B16A / N18B16B / N18B16C
Suitable for: MINI Mini II (R56).
Compatible vehicles (manufacturer data)
| Vehicle | Chassis | Years | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| MINI COOPER JCW | — | 2007–2013 | — |
| MINI COOPER S | — | 2006–2013 | — |
Before ordering, check that the product matches your vehicle (model, year and engine). If in doubt, write to us — we will check for you.

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