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BMW wins the most ‘Engine Oscars’ for 2007… again
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BMW wins the most ‘Engine Oscars’ for 2007… again
BMW is again recognized for its engine design and development mastery, winning seven of 12 IEOTY awards, including the overall Engine of the Year.
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BMW has emerged – again – as the clear winner in the ninth annual “International Engine of the Year” competition. The Bavarian company captured seven of the coveted “engine Oscars”, including the overall International Engine of the Year award for the third consecutive year.
The incredible 3.0-litre twin-turbo in-line six-cylinder engine introduced in the new 3-Series, captured its displacement category and the “Best New Engine” award in addition to the overall title.
In accepting the award at the Engine Expo in Stuttgart, Germany, Peter Langen, BMW’s director of powertrain said it was a tremendous achievement and “recognition of the lengths our engineers have gone to in order to ensure the success of our turbocharged petrol engines.”
BMW extending a long streak
BMW’s winning ways extended to three other engines in the 1.4 – 1.8 litre, 2.5 - 3.0 litre and over 4.0 litre categories. The 1.6-litre four-cylinder with twin-scroll turbo developed in conjunction with PSA Peugeot Citroën and found beneath the bonnet of the new Mini, the 2.5-litre Valvetronic straight six used in various model lines and the mighty 5.0-litre V10 from the M5 and M6 were all class winners. In addition to its class win, the V10 was named overall Performance Engine of the Year – for the third year in a row.
BMW 335Ci
BMW is no stranger to recognition in this prestigious competition having captured 23 awards in previous years. The International Engine of the Year is based on ballots from 62 journalists in 30 countries around the world. There are four of us on the Canadian jury, including David Booth of the National Post and three from the Sympatico / MSN Autos team (Jim Kenzie, Marc Lachapelle and yours truly).
BMW 335Ci Turbochargers
The twin-turbo BMW three-litre six has captured the hearts and minds of all who have experienced its silky, linear and potent output. While rated at 300-horsepower, seat-of-the-pants and independent dynamometer tests suggest the real-world number is closer to 350. But it is not just the high-end horsepower that generated so much support.
By employing a pair of turbochargers of different sizes and artfully thought-out electronic engine management, BMW engineers were able to all but eliminate the dreaded lag between ask and answer usually associated with turbochargers. This responsiveness, combined with amazing low-end grunt or torque and the smoothness typical of a BMW in-line engine makes for a perfect package. The fact that the engine is relatively frugal on fuel did not escape the attention of the judges either.
Familiar multiple winners and a first for Porsche
Toyota and Volkswagen were also major winners with two trophies each in the prestigious and fiercely competitive contest and Porsche won its first International Engine of the Year award for the 3.6-litre turbo found in the 911. The jurists recognized Toyota’s leadership in hybrid technology, giving it an award for the 1.5-litre used in the Hybrid Synergy Drive system. Toyota also won the sub 1.0 litre category for the three-cylinder engine used in the European version of the Yaris.
BMW M6
Volkswagen’s unique 1.4-litre TSI engine, which was the overall winner for the two previous years, won its displacement category. Using both a supercharger and a turbocharger in tandem this mighty little unit cranks out 170 horsepower giving it an amazing output per litre. The supercharger supplies the low-end power with the turbocharger supplying the mid-range punch. It’s larger displacement sibling, the 2.0-litre FSi developed by Audi and used in a range of BWW and Audi models won the 1.8 - 2.0 litre category.
The International Engine of the Year awards is organized by the largest group of technical motoring publications in Great Britain, UKIP Media & Events Automotive Magazines, which accepts no advertising and receives no financial support from automakers or distributors. Voting journalists are not compensated in any way for their participation.
A truly international jury and process
The competition is divided into eight displacement classes: Above 4-litre; 3-litre to 4-litre; 2.5-litre to 3-litre; 2-litre to 2.5-litre; 1.8-litre to 2-litre; 1.4-litre to 1.8-litre; 1-litre to 1.4-litre; and Sub 1-litre. In order to be eligible, an engine must have been available in a passenger vehicle on sales in more than one country as of May 9, 2007 (the date the winners were announced.
Porsche 911 Turbo
In addition to the overall and displacement categories there are awards for Best Fuel Economy (economy as a design priority i.e. diesel, hybrid), Best Performance (designed specifically for a performance-oriented vehicle or installed in one, the aim of which is “sporting fun”. There is also an award for Best New Engine. In order to be eligible, it must have been launched since last year’s awards were announced. Only the eight displacement class winners are eligible for the overall top prize – the International Engine of the Year award.
Toyota Prius
Voting is by secret ballot. In completing our ballots, jurors used subjective driving impressions, technical knowledge and took into account a variety of characteristics such as performance, fuel economy, drivability and NVH. For the first ballot we had 25 points to spend on five favourites in each class with a maximum of 15 and a minimum of one point to any entry. The winner is picked by a second-round ballot. Many of the smaller displacement engines are unknown quantities in North America and we did not judge those we had no experience with – but with representation from 30 countries there were sufficient ballots in all classes to ensure viability. While entered, no engine from a “domestic” North American manufacturer won an award.
BMW has traditionally done well at the prestigious awards, but winning seven of the 12 available brings the total to 30 and puts it in exclusive territory. It is evident that around the world, BMW has a well-deserved reputation for innovation and execution, designing and developing highly desirably engines across a wide range of displacements, cylinder counts and layouts.
The 2007 International Engine of the Year award Winners
International Engine of the Year 2007
BMW 3-litre Twin-Turbo (335i/335Ci)
Best New Engine of 2007
BMW 3-litre Twin-Turbo (335i/335Ci)
Best Fuel Economy
Toyota 1.5-litre Hybrid Synergy Drive (Prius)
Best Performance Engine
BMW 5-litre V10 (M5, M6)
Sub 1-litre
Toyota 1-litre (Aygo, Yaris, Peugeot 107, Citroën C1)
1-litre to 1.4-litre
Volkswagen 1.4-litre TSI Twincharger (Golf, Touran, Jetta)
1.4-litre to 1.8-litre
BMW-PSA 1.6-litre Turbo (Mini, Peugeot 207)
1.8-litre to 2-litre
Volkswagen 2-litre Turbo (Golf, Audi A3, A6, SEAT Leon, Skoda Octavia)
2-litre to 2.5-litre
BMW 2.5-litre (325, 525, X3, Z4)
2.5-litre to 3-litre
BMW 3-litre Twin-Turbo (335i/335Ci)
3-litre to 4-litre
Porsche 3.6-litre Turbo (911)
Above 4.0 litres
BMW 5-litre V10 (M5, M6)
Photo gallery http://en.autos.sympatico.msn.ca/pho...photo-number=1
BMW wins the most ‘Engine Oscars’ for 2007… again
BMW is again recognized for its engine design and development mastery, winning seven of 12 IEOTY awards, including the overall Engine of the Year.
advertisement
BMW has emerged – again – as the clear winner in the ninth annual “International Engine of the Year” competition. The Bavarian company captured seven of the coveted “engine Oscars”, including the overall International Engine of the Year award for the third consecutive year.
The incredible 3.0-litre twin-turbo in-line six-cylinder engine introduced in the new 3-Series, captured its displacement category and the “Best New Engine” award in addition to the overall title.
In accepting the award at the Engine Expo in Stuttgart, Germany, Peter Langen, BMW’s director of powertrain said it was a tremendous achievement and “recognition of the lengths our engineers have gone to in order to ensure the success of our turbocharged petrol engines.”
BMW extending a long streak
BMW’s winning ways extended to three other engines in the 1.4 – 1.8 litre, 2.5 - 3.0 litre and over 4.0 litre categories. The 1.6-litre four-cylinder with twin-scroll turbo developed in conjunction with PSA Peugeot Citroën and found beneath the bonnet of the new Mini, the 2.5-litre Valvetronic straight six used in various model lines and the mighty 5.0-litre V10 from the M5 and M6 were all class winners. In addition to its class win, the V10 was named overall Performance Engine of the Year – for the third year in a row.
BMW 335Ci
BMW is no stranger to recognition in this prestigious competition having captured 23 awards in previous years. The International Engine of the Year is based on ballots from 62 journalists in 30 countries around the world. There are four of us on the Canadian jury, including David Booth of the National Post and three from the Sympatico / MSN Autos team (Jim Kenzie, Marc Lachapelle and yours truly).
BMW 335Ci Turbochargers
The twin-turbo BMW three-litre six has captured the hearts and minds of all who have experienced its silky, linear and potent output. While rated at 300-horsepower, seat-of-the-pants and independent dynamometer tests suggest the real-world number is closer to 350. But it is not just the high-end horsepower that generated so much support.
By employing a pair of turbochargers of different sizes and artfully thought-out electronic engine management, BMW engineers were able to all but eliminate the dreaded lag between ask and answer usually associated with turbochargers. This responsiveness, combined with amazing low-end grunt or torque and the smoothness typical of a BMW in-line engine makes for a perfect package. The fact that the engine is relatively frugal on fuel did not escape the attention of the judges either.
Familiar multiple winners and a first for Porsche
Toyota and Volkswagen were also major winners with two trophies each in the prestigious and fiercely competitive contest and Porsche won its first International Engine of the Year award for the 3.6-litre turbo found in the 911. The jurists recognized Toyota’s leadership in hybrid technology, giving it an award for the 1.5-litre used in the Hybrid Synergy Drive system. Toyota also won the sub 1.0 litre category for the three-cylinder engine used in the European version of the Yaris.
BMW M6
Volkswagen’s unique 1.4-litre TSI engine, which was the overall winner for the two previous years, won its displacement category. Using both a supercharger and a turbocharger in tandem this mighty little unit cranks out 170 horsepower giving it an amazing output per litre. The supercharger supplies the low-end power with the turbocharger supplying the mid-range punch. It’s larger displacement sibling, the 2.0-litre FSi developed by Audi and used in a range of BWW and Audi models won the 1.8 - 2.0 litre category.
The International Engine of the Year awards is organized by the largest group of technical motoring publications in Great Britain, UKIP Media & Events Automotive Magazines, which accepts no advertising and receives no financial support from automakers or distributors. Voting journalists are not compensated in any way for their participation.
A truly international jury and process
The competition is divided into eight displacement classes: Above 4-litre; 3-litre to 4-litre; 2.5-litre to 3-litre; 2-litre to 2.5-litre; 1.8-litre to 2-litre; 1.4-litre to 1.8-litre; 1-litre to 1.4-litre; and Sub 1-litre. In order to be eligible, an engine must have been available in a passenger vehicle on sales in more than one country as of May 9, 2007 (the date the winners were announced.
Porsche 911 Turbo
In addition to the overall and displacement categories there are awards for Best Fuel Economy (economy as a design priority i.e. diesel, hybrid), Best Performance (designed specifically for a performance-oriented vehicle or installed in one, the aim of which is “sporting fun”. There is also an award for Best New Engine. In order to be eligible, it must have been launched since last year’s awards were announced. Only the eight displacement class winners are eligible for the overall top prize – the International Engine of the Year award.
Toyota Prius
Voting is by secret ballot. In completing our ballots, jurors used subjective driving impressions, technical knowledge and took into account a variety of characteristics such as performance, fuel economy, drivability and NVH. For the first ballot we had 25 points to spend on five favourites in each class with a maximum of 15 and a minimum of one point to any entry. The winner is picked by a second-round ballot. Many of the smaller displacement engines are unknown quantities in North America and we did not judge those we had no experience with – but with representation from 30 countries there were sufficient ballots in all classes to ensure viability. While entered, no engine from a “domestic” North American manufacturer won an award.
BMW has traditionally done well at the prestigious awards, but winning seven of the 12 available brings the total to 30 and puts it in exclusive territory. It is evident that around the world, BMW has a well-deserved reputation for innovation and execution, designing and developing highly desirably engines across a wide range of displacements, cylinder counts and layouts.
The 2007 International Engine of the Year award Winners
International Engine of the Year 2007
BMW 3-litre Twin-Turbo (335i/335Ci)
Best New Engine of 2007
BMW 3-litre Twin-Turbo (335i/335Ci)
Best Fuel Economy
Toyota 1.5-litre Hybrid Synergy Drive (Prius)
Best Performance Engine
BMW 5-litre V10 (M5, M6)
Sub 1-litre
Toyota 1-litre (Aygo, Yaris, Peugeot 107, Citroën C1)
1-litre to 1.4-litre
Volkswagen 1.4-litre TSI Twincharger (Golf, Touran, Jetta)
1.4-litre to 1.8-litre
BMW-PSA 1.6-litre Turbo (Mini, Peugeot 207)
1.8-litre to 2-litre
Volkswagen 2-litre Turbo (Golf, Audi A3, A6, SEAT Leon, Skoda Octavia)
2-litre to 2.5-litre
BMW 2.5-litre (325, 525, X3, Z4)
2.5-litre to 3-litre
BMW 3-litre Twin-Turbo (335i/335Ci)
3-litre to 4-litre
Porsche 3.6-litre Turbo (911)
Above 4.0 litres
BMW 5-litre V10 (M5, M6)
Photo gallery http://en.autos.sympatico.msn.ca/pho...photo-number=1
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