Engine Technology

Awards founder and CEO, UKIP Media & Events Ltd

www.ukipme.com/engineoftheyear

Graham Johnson

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Awards co-chairman and editor, Engine Technology

International

Awards co-chairman and managing director,

UKIP Media & Events Ltd

Tony robInson

The International Engine of the Year Awards are presented by Engine Technology International magazine, published by UKIP Media & Events Ltd. The Awards involve the voluntary

participation of 72 motoring journalists from 35 countries. UKIP Media & Events Ltd receives no advertising or financial support from any car manufacturer or distributor.

Welcome to the 12th International Engine of the Year Awards. This year’s Awards are the biggest yet, with the jury panel featuring 72 of the world’s most respected motoring journalists from 35 countries, bringing with them a wealth of experience and knowledge of today’s advanced passenger car, SUV and MPV engines.

New members to this year’s panel include Adil Jal Darukhanawala, editor-in-chief at The Times Group of India; Jason Cammisa, West Coast editor of Automobile in the USA; Richard Kajornsak Leu, motoring editor at the Bangkok Post in Thailand; and Yves Maroselli, who has such outlets in France as Le Figaro and L’Automobile.

For 2010, the winning combination for engines appears to be good fuel economy balanced with performance. Lower-displacement units have dominated proceedings. Indeed, turbocharging, electric motors, and direct injection have become crucial technologies that gained many votes from judges around the world.

One of the highlights this year came in the New Engines category, with more new powertrains being launched in the last 12 months than

ever before in the Awards’ 12-year history. In fact, no fewer than 66 new engines had to be assessed for this year’s Awards, with a number of strong and innovative contenders determined to take on the might of the established, and predominantly German, class leaders. As the votes poured in, two Italian units went head-to-head to contest best New Engine 2010. Turn to page 12 to discover the outcome.

One of the closest fought categories for this year was the 1-litre to 1.4-litre class, where VW’s TSI Twincharger heart had to do battle with its stable mate, the 1.2-litre TSI unit, as well as Fiat’s innovative 1.4-litre MultiAir turbo engine.

Equally closely fought this year was the overall award, with VW – who won the accolade last year – facing stiff competition from a plethora of advanced engines. So which engine impressed the jury the most and took the most coveted International Engine of the Year 2010 title? The unit in question not only offers power, but also ticks boxes when it comes to total emissions reduction and fuel economy improvement.

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Outlets: El Repuesto, Parabrisas

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Outlet: Wheels

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Outlets: 4WD Buyer, Australian Car Buyer, The Sydney Morning Herald

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Outlet: RoadBook Magazine

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Outlets: Extra, O Globo, Quatro Rodas, VIP

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Outlets: Autovision, National Post

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Outlets: Autobild, Car and Driver (USA), Focus, Welt am Sonntag

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Outlet: 4Wheels

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Outlet: De Telegraaf

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Outlets: Autó2, Luxuxauto, Retro Mobil, Tempo radio

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Outlets: Autocar India, CNBC Television

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Outlets: Editor-in-chief, The Times of India Group

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Outlet: Motorshow

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Outlet: Auto

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Outlets: Auto & Fuoristrada, Gente Motori

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Outlets: La Repubblica (Auto)

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Outlets: Car and Driver (Japan), Motor Fan Illustrated, Motor Magazine

Age: 75 Years in motoring journalism: 50

Outlets: Automotive Engineering International, Motor Magazine

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Outlet: Car and Driver (Mexico)

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Outlets: El Informador Newspaper, La Cochera TV, Autoestereo Radio

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Outlets: C! Magazine, Calibre Magazine, Billionaire Magazine, Wheel2Wheel Magazine

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Outlet: autocentrum.pl

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Outlets: Auto Foco, Marca, Mundo Automovel TV

Age: 66


Outlets: ACP Magazine, Autosport, Turbo

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Outlets: 4x4 Crossover Lifestyle magazine, Car (Romania)

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Outlet: Autoreview

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Outlets: Auto Express, Global Autonews

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Outlet: Automóvil

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Outlet: TT

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Outlets: Motoring editor, Bangkok Post

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Outlet: Auto Motor & Sport

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Outlets: Editor, Auto Bild

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Outlets: Auto Express, Auto Italia, Evo, The Independent on Sunday

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Outlet: Co-chairman of the Awards, and editor of Engine Technology International

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Outlets: Car Graphic, The Daily Telegraph, Motor Trend, Popular Science, Top Gear

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Outlet: Co-chairman of the Awards and managing director at UKIP Media & Events Ltd

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Outlets: Auto Express, AutoWeek, Genroq, Gente Motori, Engine Technology International

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Outlets: Autocar, AutoWeek, Motor Magazine, The Sydney Morning Herald, Wheels

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Outlets: The Age, Auto Bild, Auto Express, Best Car, Car and Driver, Edmunds.com, Holiday Auto, Motor, Quattroruote, The Sydney Morning Herald

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Outlets: Auto Motor und Sport, Automobile, Car, Car Graphic, Wheels

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Rules & scoRing

RulesCapacity classes: To qualify for inclusion in the class categories listed below, an engine must have been housed in a passenger car that was on sale in more than one country as of June 2010.Sub 1-litre n 1-litre to 1.4-litre n 1.4-litre to 1.8-litre n 1.8-litre to 2-litre n 2-litre to 2.5-litre n 2.5-litre to 3-litre n 3-litre to 4-litre n Above 4-litre

Green Engine of the Year: To qualify for inclusion in this category, an engine must have been housed in a passenger car that was on sale in more than one country as of June 2010, and have been designed with fuel economy as a priority, as well as employ intelligent technologies to reduce all types of emissions, including particulate matter and NOx.

Best Performance Engine: To qualify for inclusion in this category, an engine must have been housed in a passenger car that was on sale in more than one country as of June 2010, and have been designed specifically for a performance-orientated car, or be installed in a vehicle designed for sporting fun.

Best New Engine: To qualify for inclusion in this category, an engine must have been launched after June 2009 and be housed in a passenger car that was on sale in more than one country as of June 2010.

International Engine of the Year 2010: The winners of the eight capacity classes (see above left) are shortlisted for the International Engine of the Year crown.

ScoringIn every category, the panellists judged each shortlisted engine using their subjective driving impressions and technical knowledge, and took into account characteristics such as fuel economy, smoothness, performance,

noise and drivability. The jurors each had 25 points to award to their five favourites in each category. A maximum of 15 points could be allocated to an engine, and the minimum was one point. An engine could not be tied for the top slot.

n All performance and fuel economy figures referenced in this journal are manufacturers’ data and are based on EU Cycles (except where indicated).

n Only the results of the top six engines in each category have been listed. Full results are available upon request by emailing [email protected]


New Engine “A great example of downsizing engine technology. Excellent performance is combined with low CO2 emissions. This is going to be a small engine that's going to have mass appeal"

Dan Vardie, Car [Romania]

Best Green enGine

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Green Engine“This is the essence of mechanical, electric and electrical ingenuity in one affordable package, obtaining outstanding results”

Jack Yamaguchi, international freelance journalist

Performance Engine“In the days of downsizing and direct injection this big, natural- aspirated engine might seem like a romantic relic of the past. Until you drive it!”

Nikos Kounitis, 4Wheels

Sub 1-litre“This three-cylinder has the punch and the torque to ensure the car is fun to drive around the city, but best of all is that fuel consumption is very, very low"

Christophe Congrega, L’Automobile Magazine

1-litre to 1.4-litre “Everyone else in Europe and Japan is still trying desperately to create something as mind-boggling as this little wondermill"

Matt Davis, international freelance journalist

1.4-litre to 1.8-litre“Few engines fit the character of their subcompact host vehicles as well as does this cheeky, go-getter of a turbo"

Frank Markus, Motor Trend

Best new enGine

1-litre to 1.4-litre

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1.8-litre to 2-litre“The most responsive, linear and eager-to-rev diesel that I’ve ever driven. Plus it returns impressive fuel economy that nears 40mpg"

Dave VanderWerp, Car and Driver

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2-litre to 2.5-litre“This engine has incredible power which makes its application one of the most fun-to-drive smaller sportscars on the market"

Jeroen Jongeneel, De Telegraaf

2.5-litre to 3-litre“Punching well above its capacity division, this downsizing trendsetter hasn’t been bettered in my opinion. Great power delivery, superb refinement and not too thirsty”

John Carey, Wheels

3-litre to 4-litre“A screaming, high-revving V8. One of the most involving engines, bar none. The fact that it’s in a car that starts in the US$50,000 range is amazing”


Above 4-litre “The perfect embodiment of a hot-rod German V8; this high-rpm screamer single handedly turns elegant sedans into maniacal demons. No, make that very fast maniacal demons”

Jason Cammisa, Automobile Magazine

2.5-litre to 3-litre



Fiat’s MultiAir, the single most innovative engine technology to appear in the past 12 months, has been rewarded by the Awards judging panel with the title of Best New Engine of 2010.

MultiAir employs an electro-hydraulic system to independently control each cylinder’s inlet air charge. Depending on the driving situation, there are five main modes of inlet valve timing and lift, but in principle MultiAir enables infinitely variable control of the inlet valves.

The system is particularly special because it is able to increase power and torque while reducing fuel consumption and emissions. The concept is therefore ideal for today’s world of eco-conscious, downsized automotive powertrains.

Fiat Powertrain Technologies, which has developed and patented the system, claims that, compared with a traditional petrol engine of the same displacement, a MultiAir unit brings up to 10% more power and 15% more torque, while improving fuel

economy by up to 10% and reducing emissions, whether they be CO2 (-10%), particulate matter (-40%) or NOx (-60%).

Taking as an example the 170bhp variant of the winning 1.4-litre turbo engine, which appears in the Alfa MiTo Cloverleaf, Alfa claims 6 l/100km (47mpg) on the combined cycle for the 170bhp unit, which is more than half a litre less than the previous 155bhp, non-MultiAir engine. A start/stop system also helps cut fuel consumption levels.

The judges were predictably enamoured with a system that offers such impressive benefits. “Fiat’s MultiAir gives traditional internal combustion a breath of fresh air via an entirely new set of valvetrain strategies,” was the verdict of respected technical journalist, Dennis Simanaitis of Road & Track.

Fiat plans to roll MultiAir out across additional engine families. Next to benefit will be the eagerly anticipated two-cylinder turbo, which is on track to offer an astonishing 105bhp!

1. Fiat 1.4-litre MultiAir Turbo (Alfa MiTo, Giulietta) 228

2. Ferrari 4.5-litre V8 (458 Italia) 200

3. Volkswagen 1.2-litre TSI (VW Polo, Golf, Seat Ibiza ST, Škoda Octavia, Yeti) 134

4. Mercedes-Benz 4-litre Hybrid (S400) 76

5. VW 3-litre TSI Hybrid (VW Touareg, Porsche Cayenne) 71

6. BMW 4.4-litre V8 (X5 M, X6 M) 68

“A great little motor. High efficiency, combinedwith the sportiness one expects from an Alfa”

Lorenzo Facchinetti, Auto

RESULTS POINTS POINTS

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Now in its 13th year, the Prius has been a regular feature in the International Engine of the Year Awards since its launch. And 2010 has seen another podium finish for Toyota’s hybrid technology, thanks to further improvements to the 1.8-litre drivetrain, as well as its fitment in a further model, the Auris.

As John Carey from Wheels Magazine stated: “More powerful, polished and parsimonious, the latest, thoroughly redesigned version of Toyota’s iconic hybrid drivetrain is better in every way that counts.”

This latest version features a larger and more powerful 1.8-litre Atkinson-cycle and a four-cylinder engine that produces 98hp at 5,200rpm in the new, award-winning Prius. Together with its electric motor, the hybrid system generates a combined 134 net horsepower, an improvement of 24bhp over the previous generation.

The new, larger engine enhances improve performance and also helps improve highway mileage. The 2010 Prius can accelerate from zero to 60

mph in 9.8 seconds. By producing greater torque, the new engine can run at lower average rpm on the highway, thereby using less fuel.

In the Prius, Toyota has extended its record of continuous improvement in fuel economy, with the model’s fuel efficiency having gone from 6.89 l/100km (41mpg) in the first generation, to 6.1 l/100km (46mpg) in the second-generation, to now an EPA combined 5.65 l/100km (50mpg) in the latest incarnation.

Use of an electric water pump and a new exhaust gas recirculation system also contributes to the engine’s efficiency. The 1.8-litre engine is the first Toyota powerplant that requires no accessory drive belts, helping enhance powertrain efficiency and also potentially reducing maintenance costs.

As Jack Yamaguchi, an International freelance journalist, said that the powertrain is the “essence of mechanical, electric and electrical ingenuity in one affordable package, obtaining outstanding results”.

1. Toyota hybrid 1.8-litre (Prius, Auris) 216

2. Fiat 1.4-litre MultiAir Turbo (Alfa MiTo Giulietta) 106

3. Volkswagen 1.4-litre TSI Twincharger (VW Golf, Scirocco, Jetta, Touran, Tiguan, Seat Ibiza Cupra) 104

4. BMW Diesel 2-litre Twin Turbo (123d, X1 23d) 79

5. Honda hybrid 1.3-litre (Insight, Civic) 67

6. Mercedes-Benz Diesel 2.1-litre (C-Class, E-Class) 58

“The essence of mechanical, electric and electrical ingenuity in one affordable package”Jack Yamaguchi, international freelance journalist


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GREEN ENGiNE


Toyota 1.8-litre Hybrid

GREEN ENGiNE

In 2009, the Best performance engine category was one of the closest-fought in the whole of the International Engine of the Year Awards. In 2010, the winner is the same – the Mercedes-AMG 6.2-litre powerhouse – but its margin of victory has increased five-fold from 19 points to 105.

It’s a crushing performance from an engine that specialises in, er, crushing performance! In its most highly tuned form, as seen in AMG versions of the S-, SL-, CL- and E-Class models, this naturally aspirated V8 produces 525bhp and 630Nm of torque – enough to ensure acceleration from 0-100km/h in a rapid 4.6 seconds.

When the engine is combined with the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT seven-speed sports transmission, partial suppression of individual cylinders by interrupting ignition and injection during gearshifts under full load leads to considerably faster shift times – as little as 100 milliseconds in manual mode.

Cutting-edge technology is employed to ensure this high-revving, large-displacement beast is as efficient as possible. In the case of the E 63 AMG version, for example, despite 11bhp of additional output versus the preceding model, the fuel consumption has been improved to 12.6 l/100km (22.4mpg) on the NEDC combined cycle, a reduction of 1.6 l/100km (1.76mpg).

This progress has been made possible by a package of measures including on-demand delivery of fuel and generator management with recuperation of braking energy on the overrun. Friction is also reduced by the AMG-exclusive twin-wire arc spray coating process used on the cylinder walls.

It all adds up to a dominant display of power and efficiency from AMG, and another trophy for the cabinet. Perhaps the 6.2 will only be toppled from within: its creators are soon to launch a 5.5-litre, 571bhp biturbo V8, which will reduce fuel consumption in the S 63 by 25%!

1. Mercedes-AMG 6.2-litre (C 63 AMG, S 63 AMG, SL 63 AMG, CL 63 AMG, E 63 AMG, CLS 63 AMG, ML 63 AMG) 220

2. Porsche 3.8-litre flat six (GT3, 911 GT3 RS) 125

3. BMW 3-litre DI Twin Turbo (135i, 335i, 535i, X5 35i, X6 35i, Z4) 67

3. Ferrari 6-litre V12 (599 GTB) 67

5. Nissan 3.8-litre Twin Turbo (GT-R) 64

6. BMW 4.4-litre V8 (X5 M, X6 M) 60

“Sound alone would put this engine at the top of the heap”

Carl Cunanan, C! magazine


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Mercedes-AMG 6.2-litreperformance engine

For the fourth year on a trot, Toyota has won the sub-litre category with its three-cylinder urban heart, once again beating the Smart diesel engine, which this year finished 54 points behind its Japanese counterpart (in 2009, the Daimler diesel was some 102 points off first place in this category class!)

Explaining why so many judges from all corners of the planet backed Toyota’s urban heart yet again, Dutch-based journalist, Jeroen Jongeneel from the De Telegraaf, summed up: “Toyota’s three-cylinder engine is still the one to beat in this category class, but other designs are coming close, like the Opel Twinport powertrain.”

Weighing in at just 67kg – which makes it one of the lightest automotive engines ever to be developed – the compact 993cc unit has been installed in a range of vehicles from four different car makers. Weight-saving technologies applied include an all-aluminium construction, an extra-small cylinder

bore-to-bore distance and the innovative use of a resin throttle body and fuel delivery pipe. Marking a first for Toyota was the approach to the intake system and engine cover, which for the three-cylinder powertrain is integrated into a single, compact design.

As a result, in a typical Toyota Aygo model, the eco-friendly three-cylinder ensures an ultra-efficient fuel consumption rating of 4 litres/100km (62mpg), while emitting a mere 109g/km of CO2. But the need to be green in an urban environment has been coupled with impressive performance. Its advanced variable valve timing system optimises timing to deliver 67bhp. As well as being frugal, the Toyota engine is ideal for urban driving, ensuring its application has speedy acceleration – a must for city cars, especially when needing to get away at mini roundabouts. The 93Nm of torque that comes good at 3,600rpm is also particularly helpful when needing to accelerate in urban areas.

1. Toyota 1-litre three-cylinder (Toyota Aygo, IQ, Yaris/Vitz, Citroën C1, Peugeot 107, Subaru Justy) 301

2. Smart Diesel 799cc (Smart Fortwo) 247

3. Mitsubishi 999cc three-cylinder Turbo (Smart Fortwo ) 237

4. Opel 1-litre three-cylinder Twinport (Opel Agila, Corsa, Suzuki Alto, Splash) 131

5. Mitsubishi 999cc three-cylinder (Smart Fortwo) 76

6. Kia 1-litre four-cylinder (Picanto) 75

“One of the most pleasant and frugal sub1-litre triples that propels a four-seater”

Jack Yamaguchi, international freelance journalist

RESULTS POINTS

three-cYlinder aYgO emits OnlY 109g/km OF cO2

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tOYOta’s 1-litre heart is used in numerOus cars

PeugeOt 107 achieves Over 60mPg On cOmbined

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Toyota 1-litreSub 1-litre

Having been triumphant in this class for the last four years, VW’s TSI Twincharger engine faced major competition this year in the form of Fiat’s innovative MultiAir technology, the new 1.3-litre hybrid powertrain in the Honda Insight and VW’s own 1.2-litre TSI unit that somehow churns out 105bhp. But as the votes rolled in, it soon became apparent that these three powertrains were mere pretenders to the crown, with the TSI comfortably winning the 1-litre to 1.4-litre class once again.

A frugal 1.4-litre engine, TSI Twincharger can deliver up to 178bhp in certain applications due to the combination of petrol direct injection, a turbocharger and a supercharger. Low-end torque is ensured at low speeds by the mechanically driven supercharger. The turbocharger takes over at higher speeds once the intake air is pressurised, filling the ‘hole’ in the torque at low revs, and blessing the diminutive engine with the sort of power usually associated with a 2-litre naturally-aspirated unit.

The ambitious power output targets could not be achieved with a single-stage supercharged or turbocharged 1,400cc engine alone, but with this combination, the upstream compressor increases the boost pressure of the exhaust turbocharger to impressive levels. The turbo and the supercharger have a pressure rating of 1.53 bar, and the maximum system boost pressure is set at 2.5 bar at 1,500rpm.

Power is only half the story, as the innovative TSI engine offers fuel economy benefits over its larger, similarly powered rivals, returning fuel consumption figures in the new-generation Volkswagen Golf of around 6.2 l/100km (45.5mpg), compared with 10.6 l/100km (26.6mpg) for Volkswagen’s 2-litre FSI, which is of comparable performance and power output.

As Nikos Kounitis of 4Wheels said, “Supercharger combined with turbo, fuel efficiency combined with performance; a brilliant idea with an exciting result in fuel economy.”


2. Fiat 1.4-litre MultiAir Turbo (Alfa MiTo, Giulietta) 254

3. Volkswagen 1.4-litre TSI Turbo (VW Golf, Scirocco, Jetta Skoda Superb, Octavia, Audi A1, Audi A3, Seat Leon, Altea/XL) 241

4. Volkswagen 1.2-litre TSI (VW Polo, Golf, Seat Ibiza ST, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Yeti) 146

5. Honda Hybrid 1.3-litre (Insight, Civic) 87

6. Fiat 1.4-litre Turbo (Fiat Punto Evo, Abarth 500, Abarth Grande Punto, Bravo, Linea, Lancia Delta, Alfa Romeo Mito, Giulietta) 70

“For my money, there’s still no better way to eliminateturbo lag while maintaining high-speed boost.

This engine is a worthy winner”

Frank Marcus, Motor Trend


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Volkswagen 1.4-litre TSI Twincharger 1-litre to 1.4-litre

BMW and PSA Peugeot Citroën continue to reap the rewards from their jointly developed 1.6-litre turbo petrol engine, which, having taken top honours in its category class once again, extends its winning dominance to four years. In winning this Award, perhaps the most notable thing is that this innovative German/French collaboration has once again beaten the third-generation Toyota Prius hybrid.

Gabor Szecsenyi, from Russia’s Autoreview, was one of the judges who gave the Mini Cooper S heart top marks: “This engine is very usable even in its most powerful form. It’s a real two-in-one piece of engineering: flexible for everyday use, but super sporty on track days. A winning powertrain combination.”

Meanwhile, Italian-based journalist Lorenzo Facchinetti also awarded the BMW/PSA engine top marks: “The nice thing about the 1.6-litre turbo is that it retains its awesome character, despite what end application it’s used in.”

Featuring innovative stop/start technology on BMW models, jurors from all regions were once again won over by this powerful yet frugal motor, with points coming in from Asia, South America and North America, as well as Europe. “Few engines fit the character of their subcompact host vehicles as well as this cheeky, go-getter of a turbo does,” said Frank Markus, from Motor Trend in the USA.

Made from light alloy, the 175bhp unit, which powers not only the Cooper S but also the Mini Clubman and Peugeot 207 and 308 models, features a twin-scroll turbocharger, gasoline direct injection, twin overhead camshafts, roller-type drag arms that have been optimised for minimum friction, and hydraulic valve play-compensation elements. All this means not only plenty of power – let’s not forget the 260Nm that is maintained from 1,500rpm to 5,000rpm – but also an average fuel consumption of 6.9 l/100kml/100km (�0.9mpg�� for non-stop/start engines.�0.9mpg�� for non-stop/start engines.

1. BMW-PSA 1.6-litre Turbo (MINI Cooper S, Clubman Cooper S Peugeot 207, 308, MINI JCW, Clubman JCW) 268

2. Toyota Hybrid 1.8-litre (Prius, Auris) 185

3. Audi 1.8-litre TFSI (Audi A5, A4, A3, TT, Seat Leon, Altea/XL/Freetrack, Exeo, Skoda Octavia, Superb, Yeti, VW Passat, Passat CC) 133

4. Mercedes-Benz 1.8-litre Supercharged (CLC, C-Class, SLK, E-Class) 98

5. Alfa Romeo 1.7-litre DI Turbo (159, Brera, Spider, Giulietta) 84

6. Volkswagen 1.6-litre TDi (VW Polo, Jetta, Passat, Audi A3, Seat Ibiza, Seat Leon, Altea/XL/Freetrack) 61

“Few engines fit the character of theirsubcompact host vehicles as well

as this cheeky, go-getter of a turbo does”



Peugeot 308 BeneFitS FroM 260nM oF torque

BMW/PSA’S engine FeAtureS A tWin-Scroll turBo

cooPer S hitS 100kM/h in leSS thAn 7 SecondS

1.4-litre to 1.8-litre


BMW-PSA 1.6-litre Turbo 1.4-litre to 1.8-litre

The second twin-turbo victory for BMW in this year’s International Engine of the Year Awards, the 2-litre powertrain, is the world’s first four-cylinder engine with variable twin turbocharger technology.

This powertrain is finding fans around the world, and one such is Carl Cunanan from the Philippines, who said, “The engine that made gasoline-only buyers sit up and take notice is now proving its mettle, both on the road and at the filling station.”

This small yet punchy diesel from Bavaria uses two different-sized turbos deployed sequentially to dispense extra power right across the rev range. At lower revs, the small turbocharger works on its own to provide instantaneous throttle response, thus eliminating lag.

Third-generation common rail injection ensures high performance of 204bhp, in hand with a fuel consumption levels of 5.5 l/100km (51.3mpg) and CO

2 emissions of

138g/km. Such expert engineering amounts to power output per litre of

over 100hp. And thanks to the entire engine block now being made solely of aluminium, total weight is reduced by 20kg.

Even venerable competitors, such as Audi’s 2-litre TFSI heart, and high-performance units including Honda’s screaming 2-litre i-VTEC and Mitsubishi’s 295bhp 2-litre turbo, didn’t come close to BMW’s 2-litre diesel in the jury’s eyes.

One fan was Dave VanderWerp from Car and Driver in the USA, who stated the engine is: “the most responsive, linear and eager-to-rev diesel that I’ve ever driven. Plus it returns impressive fuel economy.”

Matt Davis, an international freelancer with outlets such as AutoExpress in the UK, also enthused: “Stunning how much this small-capacity diesel feels like the best V6 gas engine ever built.”

With praise from around the world, the message is clear: engines like this truly make one wonder how much better diesel technology can possibly become in the future.

1. BMW 2-litre Twin Turbo Diesel (123d, X1 23d) 293

2. Audi 2-litre four-cylinder TFSI (Audi A4, A4 Allroad, A5, A5 Sportback, A6, Q5, S3, VW Scirocco, Jetta, Passat, Tiguan, Golf, Seat Leon, Cupra R, Exeo, Skoda Octavia RS) 215

3. Audi 2-litre four-cylinder TFSI (Audi TT, VW Eos, Golf, Seat Leon, FR/Cupra, Seat Altea/XL/Freetrack) 156

4. Honda 2-litre four-cylinder i-VTEC (Civic Type-R) 150

5. Mitsubishi 2-litre Turbo (Evo, Lancer) 73

6. Subaru 2-litre Diesel (Impreza, Outlook, Forester, Legacy) 71

“The most responsive, linear and eager-to-rev diesel that I’ve ever driven”



The four-cylInDer emITs only 138g/km of co2

bmW’s DIesel feaTures a VarIable TWIn Turbo

The engIne block Is consTrucTeD from alumInIum



BMW 2-litre twin-turbo diesel1.8-litre to 2-litre

Once again this class was an exciting battle between two state-of-the-art engines. But this year it was the five-cylinder Audi turbo in the TT RS that emerged victorious over the 2009 winner, the Mercedes 2.1-litre, four-cylinder diesel.

The 2.5-litre Audi unit is one of the most characterful on the market, with a soundtrack reminiscent of the quattro’s 1980s rally heyday. Indeed, so distinctive is the noise, that in the UK, Audi commissioned a music track composed entirely from sounds made by the 340bhp engine!

But there’s more to this sonorous motor than pure nostalgia. For a start it’s very flexible, with a flat torque curve delivering the 450Nm peak all the way from 1,600rpm to beyond 5,000rpm. It also features direct-injection to help the TT RS, whether in coupe or roadster form, deliver impressive economy alongside its scintillating performance: 9.2 l/100km (30.7mpg) on the combined cycle from a car that will accelerate from standstill to 100km/h in a mere

4.7 seconds and tops out at a governed 250km/h top level.

For customers who want even more performance, quattro GmbH will electronically raise the permitted maximum to 280km/h, while pushing the Sport button to open a flap in the left exhaust tailpipe allows the evocative soundtrack to be heard in its full glory.

The five can also be mated with Audi’s new seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission. It enables the driver to choose between two automatic modes, or shift manually using the selector lever or shift paddles on the steering wheel. A launch control function offers nigh-on perfect acceleration from a standing start, with maximum turbo power and minimal wheelspin.

It’s a package that had the jury swooning. “Taking an old blueprint and renewing it so convincingly is very exciting,” said judge Matt Davis, while Yves Maroselli concluded: “Torque, power, a beautiful sound – this engine has it all.”

1. Audi 2.5-litre five-cylinder turbo (Audi TT RS) 269

2. Mercedes-Benz Diesel 2.1-litre (C-Class, E-Class) 185

3. Subaru 2.5-litre flat-four turbo (Forester, Impreza, Legacy) 123

4. Ford 2.5-litre Hybrid (Ford Fusion Hybrid, Mercury Milan Hybrid) 110

5. BMW 2.5-litre DI six-cylinder (Z4 23i) 101

6. Honda Diesel 2.2-litre DTEC (Accord, Accord Type S, CR-V) 82

“Tremendous power, great sound. This is five-cylinder architecture at its best”



The five-cyliNder TurbO eNgiNe bOasTs 340bhp

TT rs races TO 100Km/h iN a mere 4.7 secONds



Audi 2.5-litre five-cylinder turbo2-litre to 2.5-litre

Last year saw BMW dominate the top two positions in this category – a feat it has repeated this year with the same contenders. Again, the 3-litre DI twin turbo has the edge on its diesel sibling, with its classic in-line six configuration charming the jury.

As John Carey from Wheels Magazine stated, “Punching well above its capacity division, this downsizing trendsetter hasn’t been bettered in my opinion. Great power delivery, superb refinement and not too thirsty.”

Offering 306bhp from its light alloy and magnesium straight-six engine, the engine can accelerate a 1-Series coupe from zero to 62mph in 5.3 seconds before going on to an electronically limited top speed of 155mph. Peak torque of 400Nm from just 1,300rpm through to 5,000rpm ensures smooth yet rapid progress and in-gear flexibility.

Jason Cammisa, West Coast editor of Automobile Magazine in the USA, was similarly impressed: “With refinement that no V6 engine can

match, BMW’s holdout in-line six is still the gold standard for power delivery and response – not to mention efficiency.”

Courtesy of high-precision direct injection for the most efficient burn of fuel mix, and Bi-VANOS variable valve technology, combined with lightweight engineering principles, the engine ensures frugal motoring while maintaining its top-end performance. The 2,979cc engine posts a 9.2 l/100km (30.7mpg) figure on the combined cycle and a CO

2 emissions figure of 220g/km.This engine, and indeed its diesel

equivalent, have beaten off some stiff competition, including the popular 3-litre diesel unit favoured by Jaguar, Ford, Land Rover and PSA; Audi’s venerable 3-litre diesel; and Porsche’s characterful 2.9-litre flat-six. Such company really shows the quality of this powerplant.

One of Turkey’s leading automotive journalists, Halit Bolkan, said that this BMW engine is “a typical Munich-made miracle”.


2. BMW Diesel 3-litre Twin Turbo (335d, 635d, X3 35d, X5 40d, 740d) 278

3. Audi 3-litre DI Supercharged (S4, S5) 119

4. Jaguar/Ford/PSA Diesel 3-litre (Citroën C5, C6, Peugeot 407 Coupe, Jaguar XF, XJ, Range Rover Sport) 117

5. Porsche 2.9-litre flat-six DI (Boxster, Cayman) 109

6. Audi/VW 3-litre TDI (Audi A4, A4 Allroad, A5, A5 Sportback, A6, A6 Allroad, Q5, Q7, VW Touareg, Porsche Cayenne) 82

“BMW’s holdout in-line six is still the gold standard for power delivery and response”


RESULTS POINTS

the straight-six unit deLivers More than 300Bhp

POINTS

the 2,979CC engine is Made froM Light aLLoy

the 3-Litre di unit has yet again Won its Category

With 400nM of torque, the di unit drives the x6



BMW 3-litre DI twin-turbo2.5-litre to 3-litre

It’s been a triumphant couple of months for BMW V8s. The M3’s S65 powerplant has once again won its class at the International Engine of the Year Awards, just a matter of weeks after its close relation, the motorsport-specific P65, brought the M3 GT2 home in first place at the gruelling Nürburgring 24 hours.

Just like in that race at the ‘Green Hell’, the BMW has fought off a strong Porsche challenge to take the title. This latest Award is the third straight category win for the M3’s wet-sump, 4-litre motor, which is equipped with a quad-VANOS variable timing system. Operated from engine oil pressure, this technology provides continuous adjustability of all four cams.

The unit tips the scales at 202kg: lighter, and more than 30mm shorter than the legendary straight-six engine it replaced. Further technical highlights include an alternator that disconnects from the engine during acceleration to maximise power, only charging the

battery during braking whenever possible, in a system BMW calls Brake Energy Regeneration.

The engine features a separate throttle butterfly for each cylinder, with two stepper motors operating them on each row of cylinders. This gives the BMW M engine a particularly sensitive response at low speeds together with an immediate reaction whenever the driver presses the accelerator. The prodigious power output – 420bhp at 8,250rpm – is carefully managed by a Cosworth Pectel SQ6M ECU.

It’s that scintillating performance that had the judges purring. “One of the most involving engines, bar none,” enthused Dave VanderWerp of Car and Driver. Customers will soon be able to get their hands on a further creation of the V8 in the forthcoming M3 GTS. In this orange-only, lightweight special, the motor will be stroked from 75.2mm to 82mm to deliver a capacity increase to 4.4-litres and 30 additional horsepower.

1. BMW M 4-litre V8 (M3) 267

2. Porsche 3.8-litre flat six (GT3, 911 GT3 RS) 179

3. Nissan 3.8-litre Twin Turbo (GT-R) 156

4. Porsche 3.6-litre Turbo (911 Turbo, 911 S Turbo GT2) 150

5. Porsche 3.8-litre flat six DI (911) 119

6. Porsche 3.4-litre flat six DI (Boxster, Boxster Spyder, Cayman S) 89

“This engine combines an other-worldly mix ofrefinement and quick-rev response”

Peter Nunn, international freelance journalist


M3 goes froM 0-100kM/h IN oNly 4.2 secoNds

The M PowerTraIN has a Power ouTPuT of 420bhP

The 202kg uNIT has beeN Tweaked for The M3 gTs

3-litre to 4-litre


The v8 eNgINe eNsured vIcTory for The M3 gT2

BMW 4-litre V83-litre to 4-litre

This is the second consecutive victory for the world’s most powerful naturally aspirated production V8 powertrain, and it’s clear to see (and hear) why. Revving to a screaming 7,200rpm, the all-aluminium 6,208cc powerhouse develops a 525bhp, 630Nm punch, clearly showing AMG’s motorsport roots.

This remarkable engine owes its character to its lightweight, rigid closed-deck crankcase and its cylinder walls with revolutionary LDS coating, as well as valve gear with bucket-type tappets in the cylinder heads for high engine speeds. Together with the variable intake manifold with two integrated throttle flaps, the flow-optimised intake and exhaust ducts ensure perfect cylinder charging and high output.

The result is high-revving thrills coupled with immense low-down torque, ensuring agility and responsiveness. 0-60 comes in a mere 4.6 seconds.

The jury has been captivated by this engine’s charms, especially

Jason Cammisa, West Coast Editor at Automobile Magazine in the USA. He stated, “The perfect embodiment of a hot-rod German V8, AMG’s high-rpm screamer singlehandedly turns elegant sedans into maniacal demons. Very fast maniacal demons.”

Rivals have tried and failed to woo the judges with some deeply impressive engines in this category, including Jaguar’s supercharged 5-litre V8, BMW’s 5-litre V10 and 4.4-litre turbo, Lamborghini’s 5.2-litre V10, and Porsche’s 4.8-litre V8 turbo. However, they have all been shouted down by the Affalterbach V8 – even Ferrari’s screaming 570bhp 4.5-litre V8 only managed a distant second.

This is the final hurrah for AMG’s 6.2 though, with a 5.5-litre twin-turbo V8 waiting in the wings its first application coming in the new S AMG sedan. The new unit will satisfy growing demands for greater fuel economy and lower emissions, but AMG promises there will be no compromise with power. AMG could be the one to watch again next year.


2. Ferrari 4.5-litre V8 (458 Italia) 146

3. Jaguar 5-litre V8 Supercharged (Jaguar XF, XJ, XK, Range Rover, Range Rover Sport) 126

4. BMW M 5-litre V10 (M5, M6) 84

5. BMW 4.4-litre DI Turbo (550i, 750i, X5, X6) 80

6. Porsche 4.8-litre Turbo V8 (Panamera, Cayenne) 79

“The perfect embodiment of a hot-rod German V8, AMG’shigh-rpm screamer single handedly turns elegant

sedans into maniacal demons”


RESULTS POINTS

The AMG uniT feATures A Closed-deCk CrAnkCAse

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The AMG powerplAnT proVides 630nM of Torque

The nATurAlly AspirATed V8 is Good for 525bhp

A TeChniCAl hiGhliGhT of The V8 is iTs lds CoATinG

ABOVE 4-litrE


Mercedes-AMG 6.2-litre V8ABOVE 4-litrE

Toyota 1-litre three-cylinder

“There’s something innately right about engines of this capacity having three cylinders. Toyota’s triple is a cut above the competitors who think likewise”

John Carey, Wheels

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Volkswagen 1.4-litre TSI Twincharger

“For my money there’s still no better way to eliminate turbo lag while maintaining high-speed boost than VW’s Twincharger”


BMW-PSA 1.6-litre Turbo

“This very interesting 1.6-litre engine is full of technology and is the best-in-class for torque, power and pleasure”

Christophe Congrega, L’Automobile magazine

BMW Diesel 2-litre Twin Turbo

“Stunning how much this small-capacity diesel feels like the best V6 gasoline engine ever built”



InternatIonal engIne of the YearfInalIsts 2010

Audi 2.5-litre five-cylinder turbo

“Torque, power and sound – this five-cylinder has it all"

Yves Maroselli, freelance journalist

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BMW 3-litre DI Twin Turbo

“Direct injection and twin turbo combined to perfection. It will need a great effort from someone to create a better engine design”


BMW 4-litre V8

“BMW leads the pack with this marvellous, high-performance 4-litre V8 that combines another worldly mix of refinement, quick- rev response and massive shove. It’s still a real class act”


Mercedes-AMG 6.2-litre

“This engine best expresses, in a very loud voice, the joyful extravagance of big cube performance"

Bill McKinnon, freelance journalist


By winning the overall International Engine of the Year Award for the second consecutive year, VW’s innovative TSI Twincharger has proved it’s no one-hit wonder. In fact, only two other engines throughout the 12-year history of the International Engine of the Year Awards have won the overall award back-to-back: first BMW’s 5-litre V10 heart in 2005 and 2006, and then the Bavarian car maker’s 3-litre twin turbo unit, which was victorious in 2007 and 2008.

So, Wolfsburg’s TSI Twincharger joins an exclusive club, but it had to work hard to gain membership, beating the 2007 and 2008 champion by only 19 points in this year’s race.

Like last year, VW’s 1.4-litre unit managed to gather points from markets outside Europe, with judges in North America, Asia and South America all awarding top marks. “Last year’s IEOTY is still the most accurate, efficient pointer to the future of petrol power. It was an easy

choice,” said Australian-based motoring journalist Bill McKinnon. Canadian Jim Kenzie was equally impressed: “The VW Twincharger engine remains the best combination of various technologies to produce high power with low emissions and fuel consumption.”

The four-cylinder combines a turbocharger and supercharger in one compact unit. The result is power of up to 178bhp, but what’s most impressive is the engine’s specific power that attains 127.1bhp per litre of displacement. And with 240Nm of torque coming good at 1,500rpm, it’s easy to see why the jurors that look for performance and sporty characteristics were impressed.

But power is just part of the story for this year’s International Engine of the Year. The TSI derivative mated to VW’s DSG system emits 144g CO2/km, and in a Golf application, while fuel consumption is rated at 6.2 l/100km (45.5mpg). With those figures, it’s little wonder that TSI twincharger yet won.




4. BMW Diesel 2-litre Twin Turbo (123d, X1 23d) 218

5. BMW M 4-litre V8 (M3) 169

6. Audi 2.5-litre five-cylinder turbo (Audi TT RS) 155

7. BMW-PSA 1.6-litre Turbo (MINI Cooper S, Clubman Cooper S, Peugeot 207, 308, MINI JCW, Clubman JCW) 153

8. Toyota 1-litre (Aygo, IQ, Yaris/Vitz, Citroën C1, Peugeot 107, Subaru Justy) 98

“TSI Twincharger engine is the epitome of the modern, frugal, light, high-tech, small-but-powerful petrol engine. There’s

good low-end torque and plentiful mid-range power”



SeaT alSo geTS uSe of The award-wINNINg uNIT

Vw’S TSI TwINcharger eNgINe geNeraTeS 178BhP

The eoS BoaSTS a fuel ecoNomy of 45.5mPg

InternatIonal engIne of the year


Volkswagen 1.4-litre TSI TwinchargerInternatIonal engIne of the year

1999 WinnersBest Eco-friendly: Toyota 1.5-litre HybridBest Fuel Economy: Volkswagen 1.2-litre TDiBest Concept: DaimlerChrysler Necar 4Sub 1-litre: Toyota Yaris 1-litre1-litre to 1.4-litre: Volkswagen 1.2-litre TDi1.4-litre to 1.8-litre: Toyota 1.5-litre Hybrid1.8-litre to 2-litre: Volkswagen 1.9-litre TDi2-litre to 2.5-litre: Audi 2.5-litre V6 TDi2.5-litre to 3-litre: BMW 3-litre TDi3-litre to 4-litre: BMW 4-litre V8 TDiAbove 4-litre: BMW 5.4-litre V12International Engine of the Year 1999: Toyota Yaris 1-litre

2000 WinnersBest Eco-friendly: Toyota 1.5-litre HybridBest Fuel Economy: Honda 1-litre IMABest Concept: DaimlerChrysler Necar 4Sub 1-litre: Honda 1-litre IMA1-litre to 1.4-litre: Toyota 1.3-litre VVTi1.4-litre to 1.8-litre: Honda 1.8-litre (Accord) 1.8-litre to 2-litre: Honda 2-litre (S2000)2-litre to 2.5-litre: Alfa Romeo 2.5-litre V6 2.5-litre to 3-litre: BMW 3-litre TDi3-litre to 4-litre: BMW 4-litre V8 TDiAbove 4-litre: Ferrari 5.5-litre V12International Engine of the Year 2000: Honda 1-litre IMA

2001 WinnersBest New Engine: BMW M 3.2-litreBest Fuel Economy: Honda 1-litre IMABest Concept: Saab SVC Sub 1-litre: Honda 1-litre IMA1-litre to 1.4-litre: Volkswagen Group 1.4-litre TDi1.4-litre to 1.8-litre: BMW 1.8-litre Valvetronic1.8-litre to 2-litre: Honda 2-litre (S2000)2-litre to 2.5-litre: PSA Peugeot-Citroën 2.2-litre HDi2.5-litre to 3-litre: BMW 3-litre3-litre to 4-litre: BMW M 3.2-litreAbove 4-litre: Ferrari 5.5-litreInternational Engine of the Year 2001: BMW M 3.2-litre

2002 WinnersBest New Engine: BMW 4.4-litre ValvetronicBest Fuel Economy: Honda 1-litre IMABest Concept: GM AUTOnomySub 1-litre: Honda 1-litre IMA1-litre to 1.4-litre: Honda 1.3-litre IMA1.4-litre to 1.8-litre: Toyota 1.8-litre VVTL-i 1901.8-litre to 2-litre: Honda 2-litre (S2000)2-litre to 2.5-litre: PSA Peugeot-Citroën 2.2-litre HDi2.5-litre to 3-litre: BMW 3-litre3-litre to 4-litre: BMW M 3.2-litreAbove 4-litre: BMW 4.4-litre ValvetronicInternational Engine of the Year 2002: BMW 4.4-litre Valvetronic

2003 WinnersBest New Engine: Mazda Renesis Rotary Best Fuel Economy: Honda 1.3-litre IMA Best Performance Engine: Mercedes-AMG 55 Sub 1-litre: Honda 1-litre IMA 1-litre to 1.4-litre: Honda 1.3-litre IMA 1.4-litre to 1.8-litre: Mini Supercharged 1.6-litre 1.8-litre to 2-litre: Honda 2-litre (S2000)2-litre to 2.5-litre: BMW 2.5-litre 2.5-litre to 3-litre: Mazda Renesis Rotary 3-litre to 4-litre: BMW M 3.2-litre Above 4-litre: Volkswagen 5-litre V10 TDi International Engine of the Year 2003: Mazda Renesis Rotary

2004 WinnersBest New Engine: Toyota 1.5-litre Hybrid Synergy DriveBest Fuel Economy: Toyota 1.5-litre Hybrid Synergy DriveBest Performance Engine: Mercedes-AMG 65Sub 1-litre: Honda 1-litre IMA 1-litre to 1.4-litre: Honda 1.3-litre IMA 1.4-litre to 1.8-litre: Toyota 1.5-litre Hybrid Synergy Drive1.8-litre to 2-litre: Honda 2-litre (S2000)2-litre to 2.5-litre: BMW 2.5-litre 2.5-litre to 3-litre: Mazda Renesis Rotary 3-litre to 4-litre: BMW M 3.2-litreAbove 4-litre: Volkswagen 5-litre V10 TDi International Engine of the Year 2004: Toyota 1.5-litre Hybrid Synergy Drive


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2005 WinnersBest New Engine: BMW 5-litre V10Best Fuel Economy: Toyota 1.5-litre Hybrid Synergy DriveBest Performance Engine: BMW 5-litre V10Sub 1-litre: Honda 1-litre IMA 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 Drive1.8-litre to 2-litre: Volkswagen 2-litre FSI Turbo2-litre to 2.5-litre: Honda 2.2-litre Diesel 2.5-litre to 3-litre: BMW 3-litre Twin Turbo Diesel 3-litre to 4-litre: BMW M 3.2-litreAbove 4-litre: BMW 5-litre V10 International Engine of the Year 2005: BMW 5-litre V10

2006 WinnersBest New Engine: Volkswagen 1.4-litre TSI TwinchargerBest Fuel Economy: Toyota 1.5-litre Hybrid Synergy DriveBest Performance Engine: BMW 5-litre V10Sub 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 Drive1.8-litre to 2-litre: Volkswagen 2-litre FSI Turbo2-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-litreAbove 4-litre: BMW 5-litre V10 International Engine of the Year 2006: BMW 5-litre V10

2007 WinnersBest New Engine: BMW 3-litre Twin TurboBest Fuel Economy: Toyota 1.5-litre Hybrid Synergy DriveBest Performance Engine: BMW 5-litre V10Sub 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 Turbo1.8-litre to 2-litre: Volkswagen 2-litre FSI Turbo2-litre to 2.5-litre: BMW 2.5-litre2.5-litre to 3-litre: BMW 3-litre Twin Turbo 3-litre to 4-litre: Porsche 3.6-litre TurboAbove 4-litre: BMW 5-litre V10 International Engine of the Year 2007: BMW 3-litre Twin Turbo

2008 WinnersBest New Engine: BMW 2-litre Diesel Twin TurboGreen Engine of the Year: Toyota 1.5-litre Hybrid Synergy DriveBest Performance Engine: Porsche 3.6-litre Turbo Sub 1-litre: Toyota 1-litre1-litre to 1.4-litre: Volkswagen 1.4-litre TSI Twincharger1.4-litre to 1.8-litre: BMW-PSA 1.6-litre Turbo1.8-litre to 2-litre: Volkswagen/Audi 2-litre Turbo FSI 2-litre to 2.5-litre: Subaru 2.5-litre Turbo2.5-litre to 3-litre: BMW 3-litre Twin Turbo3-litre to 4-litre: BMW 4-litre V8Above 4-litre: BMW 5-litre V10International Engine of the Year 2008: BMW 3-litre Twin Turbo

11 2009 WinnersBest New Engine: Porsche 3.8-litre flat sixGreen Engine of the Year: Volkswagen 1.4-litre TSI TwinchargerBest Performance Engine: Mercedes-AMG 6.2-litre Sub 1-litre: Toyota 1-litre1-litre to 1.4-litre: Volkswagen 1.4-litre TSI Twincharger1.4-litre to 1.8-litre: BMW-PSA 1.6-litre Turbo1.8-litre to 2-litre: Audi 2-litre TFSI 2-litre to 2.5-litre: Mercedes-Benz Diesel 2.1-litre2.5-litre to 3-litre: BMW 3-litre DI Twin Turbo3-litre to 4-litre: BMW 4-litre V8Above 4-litre: Mercedes-AMG 6.2-litreInternational Engine of the Year 2009: Volkswagen 1.4-litre TSI Twincharger

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international engine of the year winners 1999-2009

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Porsche 3 PSA Peugeot Citroën 3 Alfa Romeo/Fiat 3 Ferrari 2 GM 2 Subaru 2


“Everyone else in Europe and Japan is still trying desperately to

create something as mind-boggling as this little wondermill”


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