Unrealistic Gas-Mileage Ratings Widen Gap With...

2008 International Engine of the Year nominees chosen

 
6 1,496 views Apr 17, 2008
Follow Nelson

2008 International Engine of the Year nominees chosen

2008 International Engine of the Year nominees chosen

Enlarge Photo
There are many publications, organizations and companies that hand out awards to the automotive industry for its various technical and design achievements, but few are so lauded as the winner of the International Engine of the Year competition. Judged by a panel of 62 of the world's top automotive journalists from around the globe, the engine that comes out on top - or tops in its class - can lay claim to being the best there is. For a year, at least.

The reigning International Engine of the Year is BMW's 3.0L twin-turbo, found in cars like the 335i and more recently the 135i. Clinching the victory over Volkswagen's 1.4L TFSI and Porsche's legendary Boxer in 3.6L trim, the BMW unit won with its combination of six-cylinder size and weight and V8-like performance.

This year's nominees include the new Mitsubishi Evolution X's 2.0L twin-scroll turbo mill, Subaru's first boxer diesel and Nissan's 3.8L twin-turbo monster from the GT-R. Others up for awards include the 5.0L V10 from Audi, Fiat's 1.4L turbo, and Volvo's 3.0L turbo from the V70. General Motors' supercharged 6.2L from the ZR-1 and Cadillac CTS-V are up for top honors, while the 1.8L child of a Chrysler-Mitsubishi-Hyundai joint effort is also on the list.

A pair of new contenders from BMW is also among the nominees: the 4.0L V8 from the new M3 and the 2.0L diesel from the 123d in the running.

In addition to the grand-champion International Engine of the Year winner, awards are given in 11 different categories, with Best New Engine of the Year, Best Fuel Economy and Best Performance Engine being the overal winners, and the remaining eight categories the class competition for engines ranging in size from below 1L to above 4L in roughly half liter increments.



Tags:
Posted in:
 
Contribute
Send us a tip Comment Contact the editor
Follow Us

 

Have an opinion?Join the conversation!

  • Posting indicates you have read this site's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use
  • Notify me when there are more comments
Comments (6)

  1. By Austin Douglas Posted: 4/18/2008 4:13am PDT

    Sound. My bid is for the Torque tough Turbocharged VR38DETT By Nissan. and of course that Strong as Ever Revamped BMW V8 M series. but the GT/R is not a specialized Nissan unlike the M Tuned V8!

    Yeah.
     
    Post Reply
    Vote
    Bad stuff?

  2. By STIG Posted: 4/18/2008 4:15am PDT

    Iam sure that porsche must win the best engine in the world
    and Best Fuel Economy and Best Performance Engine
     
    Post Reply
    Vote
    Bad stuff?

  3. By Layne Posted: 4/22/2008 12:38am PDT

    Haha. The GT-R not a specialized Nissan? Say what?
     
    Post Reply
    Vote
    Bad stuff?

  4. By monk Posted: 4/26/2008 12:21am PDT

    why is GM's 6.2L being nominated?
    if so, AMG's should be too!
     
    Post Reply
    Vote
    Bad stuff?

  5. By andrew Posted: 4/30/2008 3:28am PDT

    the GM 6.2Lt is totally new and got more things then the other engines it has had in the past, like cylinder shut down and more things to it. yeah me too think the AMG engine should have something about it, it revs so far and power out of it is amazing
    bet the BMW 4Lt V8 wins or comes close to it due to the fact its a cut down of the V10, the best engine out of all is the VW 5Lt V10 Twin turbo diesel, that is wicked in my eyes
     
    Post Reply
    Vote
    Bad stuff?

  6. By 160 Posted: 5/6/2008 9:21am PDT

    Rover k Series engine definatly lol
     
    Post Reply
    Vote
    Bad stuff?

 

Have an opinion?Join the conversation!

Connect with Facebook

Motor Authority. Now with your friends.

Discover stories your friends read.
Share stories more easily.
You control what you share.
Learn more

Research New Cars

Go!


More from High Gear Media

 
 
MotorAuthority
  • Follow Us
  • Twiiter
  • Facebook
 
 
© 2011 MotorAuthority. All Rights Reserved. MotorAuthority is published by High Gear Media. Stock photography by Homestar, LLC. Send us feedback.