BMW has once again shown who’s the master of the Internal Combustion Engine. The company sweeped the awards this time around too, winning prizes for as many as 6 catagories out of a total of 11 catagories according to the engine cubic capacity. BMW also won the most coveted award of the evaluation with its twin-turbo 3.0 litre engine taking the cake as the International Engine Of The Year.

Here’s the list of all the awardees and the respective catagories. 

International Engine of the Year:
BMW 3-LITRE TWIN TURBO (135, 335, X6)

Best New Engine of the Year:
BMW 2-LITRE DIESEL TWIN TURBO (123D)

Green Engine of the Year:
TOYOTA 1.5-LITRE HYBRID SYNERGY DRIVE (PRIUS)

Best Performance Engine:
PORSCHE 3.6-LITRE TURBO (911 TURBO, 911 GT2)

Sub 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 TURBO

1.8-litre to 2-litre:
VOLKSWAGEN/AUDI 2-LITRE TURBO FSI

2-litre to 2.5-litre:
SUBARU 2.5-LITRE TURBO (FORESTER, IMPREZA, LEGACY, OUTBACK)

2.5-litre to 3-litre:
BMW 3-LITRE TWIN TURBO (135, 335, X6)

3-litre to 4-litre:
BMW 4-LITRE V8 (M3)

Above 4-litre:
BMW 5-LITRE V10 (M5, M6)

For the BMW 3-Litre engine of the year, the website said:

By completing back to back wins at the International Engine of the Year Awards 2008, BMW’s 3-litre Twin Turbo petrol unit has matched the feat achieved by its V10 in 2005 and 2006, and secures back-to-back overall wins at the event. The result also confirms turbocharging as the power generator of choice, as the engine’s triumph here makes it one of seven categories scooped by turbo engines.With an impressive 380 points – finishing nearly 100 points ahead of the Volkswagen’s TSI – the 2,979cc unit proved to be a hit with jury members the world over. Many were wowed by its sheer performance, or recognised the significance of the debut of BMW’s high-precision direct-injection system, which helps to maximise performance and fuel economy by precisely dosing the air-fuel mix. Adoption of the system also enables a higher compression ratio (10.2:1) for better fuel economy as well as a more efficient method of combustion chamber cooling.

John Carey from Wheels magazine said the unit is “proof that BMW pushes the boundaries of engine technology more than any other manufacturer”. Auto’s Lorenzo Facchinetti thinks it is a “gorgeous engine that has the ability to make a 1-Series or 3-Series feel like an old M3, with much more fluidity and fuel efficiency”. And Schalk Pienaar from Wiel commented that it shows “good use of available technology to lower fuel consumption and provides smooth and strong power delivery”.

The two small turbochargers – rather than one larger unit – each supply three cylinders to ensure a more rapid response to throttle position throughout the rev range, and also eliminate lag.

The last words on the powerplant should go to a clearly overwhelmed Hormazd Sorabjee, editor and publisher of Autocar India: “There is something simply magical about BMW’s in-line six. It has a creamy smoothness that makes velvet feel like sandpaper.”

From the website

The International Engine of the Year Awards have become one of the most sought-after automotive accolades and an effective marketing tool for triumphant marques. The event is organised by Uk based engine international.

Judged by a panel of 65 renowned motoring journalists from 32 countries as disparate as the USA, Japan, China, Russia, New Zealand, India, Korea, Germany, France, Romania, South Africa, Mexico and the UK, the Awards highlight and acknowledge engine engineering excellence.

Judges apply their impressions from driving today’s latest cars to help them find the powerplants that offer the best driveability, performance, economy, and refinement, and reward manufacturers for the successful application of advanced engine technology.

The Awards are organised by Engine Technology International, published by UKIP Media & Events, which also publish a number of other automotive titles including Automotive Testing Technology International, Tire Technology International, Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology International, Vehicle Dynamics International, Professional Motorsport World and European Automotive Components News.

Source: UKIPME