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06-19-2008, 04:19 PM
http://www.bmwreport.com/bmwmininews/2008-bmw-news/bmw-engine-awards.asp
BMW Cleans Up Engine Awards
May 10, 2008
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BMW's two-time top winner, its twin-turbo inline-six. Click on image for larger view.
BMW has once again cleaned up at the International Engine Of The Year awards — winning six categories including the one for overall top engine.
The 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline-six — found in the 1 Series, 3 Series and new X6 crossover — defended its top title. As well, it won in its category (2.5- to 3.0-liter).
Only one other engine, also a BMW unit, ranked best two years in a row: the 5.0-liter V10 that powers the M5 and M6, in 2005 and 2006.
This year the V10 won its category (over 4.0 liters).
The M3's new 420-horsepower V8 made a triumphant debut, winning its category (3.0- to 4.0-liter).
For the first time, the award for Best New Engine went to a diesel, BMW's 2.0-liter four-cylinder from the 123d.
Rounding out BMW's wins was the 1.6-liter four-cylinder turbo from the Mini Cooper S. This was the second consecutive year it won its 1.4- to 1.8-liter category.
A jury of 65 prominent auto journalists from 32 countries vote on the International Engine Of The Year awards, which have been handed out now for 10 years.
BMW Cleans Up Engine Awards
May 10, 2008
http://www.bmwreport.com/bmwmininews/2008-bmw-news/bmw-twin-turbos.jpg (javascript:newWindow('bmw-twin-turbo.jpg'))
BMW's two-time top winner, its twin-turbo inline-six. Click on image for larger view.
BMW has once again cleaned up at the International Engine Of The Year awards — winning six categories including the one for overall top engine.
The 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline-six — found in the 1 Series, 3 Series and new X6 crossover — defended its top title. As well, it won in its category (2.5- to 3.0-liter).
Only one other engine, also a BMW unit, ranked best two years in a row: the 5.0-liter V10 that powers the M5 and M6, in 2005 and 2006.
This year the V10 won its category (over 4.0 liters).
The M3's new 420-horsepower V8 made a triumphant debut, winning its category (3.0- to 4.0-liter).
For the first time, the award for Best New Engine went to a diesel, BMW's 2.0-liter four-cylinder from the 123d.
Rounding out BMW's wins was the 1.6-liter four-cylinder turbo from the Mini Cooper S. This was the second consecutive year it won its 1.4- to 1.8-liter category.
A jury of 65 prominent auto journalists from 32 countries vote on the International Engine Of The Year awards, which have been handed out now for 10 years.