The Engine of the Twelvemonth Awards, or the "Engine Oscars" as some called them, have just published the results for 2010. BMW had another successful run with four class wins and the about amidst the other automakers. Despite losing the award for the International Engine of the Year, BMW scored the top place in four other categories.

First, in the 1.4 to 1.viii liter engine capacity class, BMW-PSA 1.6-liter Turbo power unit received the jurors' votes. Here is some feedback that engine has received:

Gabor Szecsenyi, from Russian federation's Autoreview, was one of the judges who gave the Mini Cooper South heart pinnacle marks: "This engine is very usable even in its most powerful grade. It'south a real ii-in-one piece of engineering: flexible for everyday utilize, but super sporty on track days. A winning powertrain combination."

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Meanwhile, Italian-based journalist Lorenzo Facchinetti likewise awarded the BMW/PSA engine superlative marks: "The nice thing about the 1.6-litre turbo is that it retains its awesome character, despite what end application it's used in."

Featuring innovative stop/start technology on BMW models, jurors from all regions were once again won over by this powerful yet frugal motor, with points coming in from Asia, South America and N America, too equally Europe. "Few engines fit the character of their subcompact host vehicles also as this cheeky, go-getter of a turbo does," said Frank Markus, from Motor Trend in the USA.

Made from low-cal alloy, the 175bhp unit of measurement, which powers not only the Cooper S merely too the Mini Clubman and Peugeot 207 and 308 models, features a twin-scroll turbocharger, gasoline direct injection, twin overhead camshafts, roller-type drag artillery that have been optimised for minimum friction, and hydraulic valve play-compensation elements.

All this means not only plenty of power – allow's not forget the 260Nm that is maintained from 1,500rpm to v,000rpm – but also an average fuel consumption of 6.ix 50/100km (40.9mpg) for non-stop/starting time engines.

Second accolade for BMW was recorded in the 1.eight to ii.0 liter engine capacity course. Ane of BMW'south most popular engines in Europe, the 2.0 liter twin-turbo diesel takes the offset place.

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This small yet punchy diesel fuel from Bavaria uses ii different-sized turbos deployed sequentially to dispense extra power right across the rev range. At lower revs, the small turbocharger works on its own to provide instantaneous throttle response, thus eliminating lag.

3rd-generation common rail injection ensures loftier operation of 204bhp, in mitt with a fuel consumption levels of 5.5 l/100km (51.3mpg) and CO2 emissions of 138g/km. Such skilful engineering science amounts to power output per litre of over 100hp. And thanks to the entire engine cake now being made solely of aluminium, full weight is reduced past 20kg.

Even venerable competitors, such as Audi's 2-litre TFSI heart, and high-functioning units including Honda's screaming two-litre i-VTEC and Mitsubishi's 295bhp ii-litre turbo, didn't come up close to BMW'south 2-litre diesel in the jury's eyes.

1 fan was Dave VanderWerp from Car and Driver in the USA, who stated the engine is: "the virtually responsive, linear and eager-to-rev diesel that I've ever driven. Plus it returns impressive fuel economy."

Matt Davis, an international freelancer with outlets such as AutoExpress in the Great britain, also enthused: "Stunning how much this pocket-size-capacity diesel feels like the all-time V6 gas engine ever built."

With praise from effectually the earth, the message is articulate: engines like this truly make one wonder how much better diesel fuel technology can perchance become in the future.

3rd, multiple award-winner 3.0 liter twin-turbo which one time again takes the crown in the two.5 to 3.0 liter class.

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As John Carey from Wheels Magazine stated, "Punching well above its capacity division, this downsizing trendsetter hasn't been bettered in my opinion. Great power delivery, superb refinement and not besides thirsty."

Offering 306bhp from its lite alloy and magnesium straight-six engine, the engine tin accelerate a 1-Series coupe from goose egg to 62mph in 5.3 seconds before going on to an electronically limited top speed of 155mph. Peak torque of 400Nm from just 1,300rpm through to 5,000rpm ensures shine nonetheless rapid progress and in-gear flexibility.

Jason Cammisa, West Coast editor of Motorcar Mag in the United states, was similarly impressed: "With refinement that no V6 engine tin match, BMW'due south holdout in-line six is still the gold standard for power commitment and response – not to mention efficiency."

Courtesy of loftier-precision direct injection for the well-nigh efficient burn of fuel mix, and Bi-VANOS variable valve technology, combined with lightweight engineering science principles, the engine ensures frugal motoring while maintaining its top-terminate performance. The 2,979cc engine posts a 9.two l/100km (30.7mpg) effigy on the combined bike and a CO2 emissions figure of 220g/km.

This engine, and indeed its diesel equivalent, have browbeaten off some stiff competition, including the popular 3-litre diesel unit favoured by Jaguar, Ford, Land Rover and PSA; Audi's venerable 3-litre diesel; and Porsche's characterful 2.9-litre flat-six. Such visitor really shows the quality of this powerplant.

One of Turkey's leading automotive journalists, Halit Bolkan, said that this BMW engine is "a typical Munich-made miracle".

Final, but non least, one of BMW'south best engines to date, the 4.0 liter V8 powering the M3 wins the iii.0 to 4.0 liter competition.

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It's been a triumphant couple of months for BMW V8s. The M3's S65 powerplant has in one case again won its course at the International Engine of the Twelvemonth Awards, just a matter of weeks after its close relation, the motorsport-specific P65, brought the M3 GT2 home in outset identify at the gruelling Nürburgring 24 hours.

Merely similar in that race at the 'Green Hell', the BMW has fought off a stiff Porsche claiming to take the title. This latest Accolade is the third straight category win for the M3's moisture-sump, 4-litre motor, which is equipped with a quad-VANOS variable timing system. Operated from engine oil pressure, this technology provides continuous adjustability of all iv cams.

The unit tips the scales at 202kg: lighter, and more than 30mm shorter than the legendary straightsix engine information technology replaced. Farther technical highlights include an alternator that disconnects from the engine during acceleration to maximise ability, only charging the bombardment during braking whenever possible, in a arrangement BMW calls Brake Free energy Regeneration.

The engine features a divide throttle butterfly for each cylinder, with two stepper motors operating them on each row of cylinders. This gives the BMW M engine a specially sensitive response at low speeds together with an immediate reaction whenever the driver presses the accelerator. The prodigious ability output – 420bhp at 8,250rpm – is carefully managed by a Cosworth Pectel SQ6M ECU.

It'due south that scintillating performance that had the judges purring. "1 of the most involving engines, bar none," enthused Dave VanderWerp of Car and Commuter. Customers will soon be able to get their hands on a further creation of the V8 in the forthcoming M3 GTS. In this orangeonly, lightweight special, the motor will be stroked from 75.2mm to 82mm to evangelize a capacity increase to 4.4-litres and thirty additional horsepower.

The award for the International Engine of the Year goes to the Volkswagen ane.4 liter TSI.

Winners of the 2010 Engine of the year Awards:

# Best New Engine: Fiat 1.four-liter turbo MultiAir
Best "green" Engine: ane.8 liter Toyota Hybrid
Best Functioning Engine: Mercedes AMG six.ii liter
Nether 1 liter: Toyota i.0 liter
one.0 to 1.4 liters engine capacity: ane.iv liter TSI VW
one.4 to 1.8 liter BMW-PSA 1.6-liter turbo
i.eight to 2.0 liter: BMW 2.0-liter twin-turbo diesel fuel
2.0 to two.5 liters engine capacity: 2.five liter Audi R5 Turbo
2.5 to 3.0 liter: BMW 3.0-liter twin turbo
3.0 to 4.0 liter: BMW 4.0 liter V8
Above iv.0 liters of displacement: Mercedes AMG vi.2 liter
International Engine of the Year: Volkswagen 1.4 liter TSI

[Source: ukipme ]