Hmmm, most are now small engines. I will say I am biased and feel the Lexus DI 3.5 should be on there.

 

Well the Lexus DI 3.5 V6 was on the Ward's 10 Best Engines list for 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009...similarly the BMW 3.0 I6 was on the list for the same period, and both have now been replaced on the list with different kinds of engines (hybrid, diesel). Also notable was the Lexus 4.0 V8 which was on for 3 consecutive years in the late 90's.

 

I agree, the Lexus 3.5 DI engine is still one of the best when you looking at the numbers. I guess there is only so much room for the top 10 and everyone of those engines deserve to be on that list.

 

Hyundai's TAU is really a nice engine. If only they could shoehorn it into a Genesis Coupe... that thing would be hella fast.

 

I agree. Although the engine was on this list a few years ago, I feel everyone has forgot about it now. The Lexus DI 3.5 is an amazing engine, with an incredible amount of torque 277lb-ft. Infiniti's 3.5 and 3.7, GMs 3.6 don't get anywhere near the torque.

 

3.5l is going nowhere, dont worry . What a wonderful engine, goes like blast, spends little fuel. New engines deserve merit though.

 

Agreed. Only 10 slots exist on this list, in alphabetical order.

 

I'm surprised to see no hondas on the list.

 

As I've stated for a long time, the "engine" company has some pretty lackluster engines. I can't think of one best in class for anything?

 

No surprise since this list is meant to be best engines today (labeled "2010"), not of the past.

 

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second straight year, Hyundai's 4.6-liter Tau V8 engine, which debuted in the premium Genesis sedan, has been named one of the Ward's 10 Best Engines by Ward's Auto World.

Ward's Auto World editors tested the Tau V8 engine in Hyundai's premium Genesis sedan and concluded, "This year marks the first time only one V8 has made the grade," writes Ward's Auto World magazine executive editor, Tom Murphy. "In the Genesis sedan, the Tau continues to dazzle with its combination of silky, smooth power delivery, aggressive tip-in, satisfying exhaust note and admirable fuel economy."

The Hyundai Genesis is available with the Tau V8 combined with a ZF 6-speed automatic transmission, delivering the rewarding driving performance that premium sports sedan buyers demand.

"The Tau V8 has the sophistication to deliver a best-in-class combination of power and efficiency that perfectly suits today's premium sports sedan segment," said John Juriga, director of powertrain at the Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. "A laser-like focus on efficiency in engine design results in improved fuel economy, emissions performance, horsepower, and torque, which all add up to greater value for the customer."

For 2010, the 4.6-liter Tau V8 adds 10-horsepower delivering 385-horsepower and leading Genesis competitors with the highest specific output - 84-horsepower per liter. The 2010 Hyundai Genesis equipped with a Tau V8 engine still will achieve up to 25 miles per gallon on the highway, surpassing many key competitors' V6 models in fuel economy as well as power.

Additionally, Genesis and the Tau V8 engine, like all Hyundai products, are backed by the Hyundai Advantage, America's Best Warranty. Coverage includes five-year/60,000-mile bumper-to-bumper protection, 10-year/100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty, and seven-year/unlimited mileage anti-perforation coverage.

The Tau V8 engine and the Hyundai Genesis are built at Hyundai's Ulsan Plant in Ulsan City, Korea.

 

I've never driven the Genesis but I remember reading that the Genesis 4.6 feels sluggish and lifeless when compared to the GS350. Good for them to win the award (again) though.

 

There is also review that the V8 genesis is not that muck quicker than the V6. Maybe its just de-tune as in the LS460's V8. The engine can do much more if they put it in a lighter car with different a transmssion, throttle map and geat ratio.

 

True.The Genesis doing low 14's in the 1/4 mile is pretty bad for a car that size with 375 HP.
A GS 350 is faster.
The use of recommended 87 octane may hurt that time a bit.

 

As I recall, C&D preferred the V6 Genesis over the V8. It cost less, was lighter and they felt nearly as responsive as the V8. They also preferred the handling due to the lighter weight.