BMW wins International Engine of the Year
3-litre twin-turbo petrol features in 1-Series, 3-Series and X6 models
Author: Robin Brown
Published: 07 May 2008
BMW has been named the outright winner of the International Engine of the Year awards for the fourth year in succession.
A global panel of judges awarded the honour to the 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged petrol engine, which powers the 1-Series, 3-Series and X6 in the 135i, 335i and X6 xDrive35i models respectively.
The 3.0-litre twin-turbo petrol engine beat an impressive list of powerplants from rival competitors to claim the outright award. The engine also won ‘Best engine 2.5-litre to 3.0-litre’.
BMW's 5.0-litre V10 powerplant won its category of ‘Best engine above 4.0-litres’, while the 1.6-litre unit in the MINI Hatchback and Clubman won ‘Best engine 1.4-litre to 1.8-litre’.
The German manufacturer picked up gongs for 'Best engine 3.0-litre to 4.0-litre’ for the 4.0-litre V8 in the current generation of M3, and ‘Best new engine of 2008’ was won by the twin-turbocharged 2.0-litre diesel engine that powers the 123d.
Volkswagen was runner-up with its 1.4-litre TSI engine, while BMW's1.6-litre turbo collaboration with Peugeot-Citroen was also pipped at the post.
BMW’s trophy sweep in 2008 comes after the marque won outright honours in 2007, 2006, 2005, 2002 and 2001.
Pictures of the new 2009 BMW 7-Series luxury saloon have been leaked to the internet.
Citroën will introduce a new 170hp 2.4-litre petrol engine to its C-Crosser SUV range.
BMW 3-Series owner loses his rag over escalating fuel costs, finds it again, douses it in petrol, lights it and torches his car outside Frankfurt Convention Centre.
Audi A5 handed all-new 2.0-litre TFSI power train, that adds way more clout on the tarmac, but significantly less on the drivers pocket and eco-conscience, with prices starting from £28,760.
BMW M-Division, that set the German car manufacturer’s uber-performance tone, reaches historic milestone as a hitherto none-headlining M3 Coupe marks 300,000 model, 30 years after sporting sub-brand’s inception.
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