Who Makes the Best Engine?

[Shipkiller]

Here is a listing, by year, of the International Engine of the Year awards..

The International Engine of the Year Awards have become one of the most sought-after automotive accolades and an effective marketing tool for triumphant marques.

Judged by a panel of 65 renowned motoring journalists from 32 countries as disparate as the USA, Japan, China, Russia, New Zealand, India, Korea, Germany, France, Romania, South Africa, Mexico and the UK, the Awards highlight and acknowledge engine engineering excellence.

Judges apply their impressions from driving today's latest cars to help them find the powerplants that offer the best driveability, performance, economy, and refinement, and reward manufacturers for the successful application of advanced engine technology.

The Awards are organized by Engine Technology International, published by UKIP Media & Events, which also publish a number of other automotive titles including Automotive Testing Technology International, Tire Technology International, Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology International, Vehicle Dynamics International, Professional Motorsport World and European Automotive Components News.

Which auto manufacturers make the best engines in the world? The International Engine of the Year Awards provides the answers.




2008 Winners
Best New Engine: BMW 2-litre Diesel Twin Turbo (123D)
Green Engine of the Year: Toyota 1.5-litre Hybrid Synergy Drive (Prius)
Best Performance Engine: Porsche 3.6-litre Turbo (911 Turbo, 911 GT2)
Sub 1-litre: Toyota 1-litre
1-litre to 1.4-litre: Volkswagen 1.4-litre TSI Twincharger
1.4-litre to 1.8-litre: BMW-PSA 1.6-litre Turbo
1.8-litre to 2-litre: Volkswagen/Audi 2-litre Turbo FSI
2-litre to 2.5-litre: Subaru 2.5-litre Turbo (Forester, Impreza, Legacy, Outback)
2.5-litre to 3-litre: BMW 3-litre Twin Turbo (135, 335, X6)
3-litre to 4-litre: BMW 4-litre V8 (M3)
Above 4-litre: BMW 5-litre V10 (M5, M6)
International Engine of the Year 2008: BMW 3-litre Twin Turbo (135, 335, X6)

2007 Winners
Best New Engine: BMW 3-litre Twin Turbo (335i)
Best Fuel Economy: Toyota 1.5-litre Hybrid Synergy Drive
Best Performance Engine: BMW 5-litre V10
Sub 1-litre: Toyota 1-litre
1-litre to 1.4-litre: Volkswagen 1.4-litre TSI Twincharger
1.4-litre to 1.8-litre: BMW-PSA 1.6-litre Turbo (MINI Cooper S, Peugeot 207)
1.8-litre to 2-litre: Volkswagen/Audi 2-litre Turbo FSI
2-litre to 2.5-litre: BMW 2.5-litre (325, 525, Z4, X3)
2.5-litre to 3-litre: BMW 3-litre Twin Turbo (335i)
3-litre to 4-litre: Porsche 3.6-litre Turbo (911 Turbo)
Above 4-litre: BMW 5-litre V10 (M5, M6)
International Engine of the Year 2007: BMW 3-litre Twin Turbo (335i)

2006 Winners
Best New Engine: Volkswagen 1.4-litre TSI Twincharger
Best Fuel Economy: Toyota 1.5-litre Hybrid Synergy Drive
Best Performance Engine: BMW 5-litre V10
Sub 1-litre: Honda 1-litre IMA
1-litre to 1.4-litre: Volkswagen 1.4-litre TSI Twincharger
1.4-litre to 1.8-litre: Toyota 1.5-litre Hybrid Synergy Drive
1.8-litre to 2-litre: Volkswagen 2-litre FSI Turbo
2-litre to 2.5-litre: Subaru 2.5-litre Turbo
2.5-litre to 3-litre: BMW 3-litre Twin Turbo Diesel
3-litre to 4-litre: BMW M 3.2-litre
Above 4-litre: BMW 5-litre V10
International Engine of the Year 2006: BMW 5-litre V10

2005 Winners
Best New Engine: BMW 5-litre V10 (M5, M6)
Best Fuel Economy: Toyota 1.5-litre Hybrid Synergy Drive (Prius)
Best Performance Engine: BMW 5-litre V10 (M5, M6)
Sub 1-litre: Honda 1-litre IMA (Insight)
1-litre to 1.4-litre: Fiat-GM 1.3-litre Diesel
1.4-litre to 1.8-litre: Toyota 1.5-litre Hybrid Synergy Drive (Prius)
1.8-litre to 2-litre: Volkswagen 2-litre FSI Turbo (Golf GTi, Audi A3, A4)
2-litre to 2.5-litre: Honda 2.2-litre Diesel (Accord, CR-V, FR-V)
2.5-litre to 3-litre: BMW 3-litre Twin-Turbo Diesel (535d)
3-litre to 4-litre: BMW 3.2-litre (M3)
Above 4-litre: BMW 5-litre V10 (M5, M6)
International Engine of the Year 2005: BMW 5-litre V10 (M5, M6)

2004 Winners
Best New Engine: Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive
Best Fuel Economy: Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive
Best Performance Engine: Mercedes-AMG 65 (S65, CL65)
Sub 1-litre: Honda 1-litre IMA (Insight)
1-litre to 1.4-litre: Honda 1.3-litre IMA (Civic)
1.4-litre to 1.8-litre: Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive
1.8-litre to 2-litre: Honda 2-litre (S2000)
2-litre to 2.5-litre: BMW 2.5-litre (325i, X3, 525i Z4)
2.5-litre to 3-litre: Mazda RENESIS Rotary (RX-8)
3-litre to 4-litre: BMW 3.2-litre (M3)
Above 4-litre: Volkswagen 5-litre V10 TDi (Touareg, Phaeton)
International Engine of the Year 2004: Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive

2003 Winners
Best New Engine: Mazda RENESIS Rotary (RX-8)
Best Fuel Economy: Honda 1.3-litre IMA (Civic)
Best Performance Engine: Mercedes-AMG 55 (CL55, E55, S55, SL55)
Sub 1-litre: Honda 1-litre IMA (Insight)
1-litre to 1.4-litre: Honda 1.3-litre IMA (Civic)
1.4-litre to 1.8-litre: MINI Supercharged 1.6-litre (Cooper S)
1.8-litre to 2-litre: Honda 2-litre (S2000)
2-litre to 2.5-litre: BMW 2.5-litre (325i, 525i, Z4)
2.5-litre to 3-litre: Mazda RENESIS Rotary (RX-8)
3-litre to 4-litre: BMW 3.2-litre (M3)
Above 4-litre: Volkswagen 5-litre V10 TDi (Touareg, Phaeton)
International Engine of the Year 2003: Mazda RENESIS Rotary (RX-8)

 

[gers]

the germans.

 

[Tref]

I think the recent VW twin charger engines are the biggest technology advance recently (not that it hasn't been tried before, they just work properly now). Lower emissions, plenty of power and torque, petrol not diesel (i.e. no NO & other particulates). Diesel engines are getting very clever, but they are not really getting much more economical in your average rep mobile (i.e. type of car that clocks up the miles).

I'm so unimpressed with battery hybrids for multiple reasons. I would love to see someone drop a big V8 into a Prius. Electric motors are not engines so I guess they will not be in the competition...

If we're talking about amazing power - how about 2.5L V8 with 500 normally aspirated horses for the road - see recent Ariel Atom announcements.

 

[ksher]

Audi did not win any awards in any years, and only AMG engines won 2 awards for Mecedes. BMW is the best.

If KERS in BMW F1.09 is part of the engine (bhp boost), BMW will win best performance engine with F1 technology on road cars in the future.

 

[chetalien]

beemers seem to top honours in most categories. thats good

 

[DrakeZZ]

ROTAX

 

[WLH]

:worshipbmw:

 

[Lucy]

Nice to see a lot of BMW's on that list

I've always thought the Germans were the best at making cars.

 

[Mik]

Nice to see a lot of BMW's on that list

I've always thought the Germans were the best at making cars.

Engineering and making not designing alas

 

[epbrown]

Isn't there an old saying about the perfect car? That you'd have the Italians design the exterior, the British the interior, the Germans do the drivetrain, and have the Japanese build it.

 

[pmeloche]

Isn't there an old saying about the perfect car? That you'd have the Italians design the exterior, the British the interior, the Germans do the drivetrain, and have the Japanese build it.

The americans would add the cupholders.

 

[epbrown]

Isn't there an old saying about the perfect car? That you'd have the Italians design the exterior, the British the interior, the Germans do the drivetrain, and have the Japanese build it.

The americans would add the cupholders.

 

[ian in lancs]

Isn't there an old saying about the perfect car? That you'd have the Italians design the exterior, the British the interior, the Germans do the drivetrain, and have the Japanese build it.

The americans would add the cupholders.

and take the credit...

 

[jokuhl]

Isn't there an old saying about the perfect car? That you'd have the Italians design the exterior, the British the interior, the Germans do the drivetrain, and have the Japanese build it.

The americans would add the cupholders.

Hopefully good ones that work!