BMW Tops International Engine Awards

From the eighth to the tenth of this month, Stuttgart,used on the 325, 525, X3, and the Z4 bagged the
Germany played host to the 2007 Engine Expo. Thedistinction of being the top of the class. Meanwhile, the
said event is the largest of its kind in the world and is1.6-liter turbocharged engine used on the MINI Cooper
the ninth time that the event was held. This year'sS and Peugeot 207 bagged the award for the 1.4 to
Engine Expo featured the most number of exhibitors in1.8 liter class. That brings the total number of awards
its history. The affair is held in a bigger venue than thereceived by BMW to seven. This shows that not
previous exhibits. This is a necessary step toBMW is indeed a leader in giving the ultimate in driving
accommodate the number of exhibitors showing offsatisfaction. These engines are known to complement
the latest in engine technology.other components such as BMW axles, transmission,
The said occasion hosted the unveiling of differentand suspension assembly just to name a few.
technologies in areas such as engine design, engineBMW's Director of Powertrains, Peter Langen, is
electronics, electric and hybrid powertrain technology,obviously thrilled by their achievements. "This is a
engine testing, fuels and lubricants, engine materials,tremendous achievement and important recognition of
emission controls, quality control and productionthe lengths our engineers have gone to in order to
technology. The event is highlighted with theensure the success of our turbocharged petrol
International Engine of the Year Awards. The saidengines," says Langen. "We are proud to once again
awarding ceremony saw German car manufacturerbe honored as the manufacturer of the International
BMW rack up a total of seven awards for theirEngine of the Year," he added. This year marks the
engines.third consecutive year that BMW won the prestigious
The most notable of those seven awards is theInternational Engine of the Year Award.
prestigious International Engine of the Year Award thatBMW's dominance of this year's awards left only five
was given to the 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine usedawards for other car manufacturers. Toyota bagged
by the BMW 335i. The distinction was given to thetwo awards with the Prius helping Toyota to once
BMW engine after deliberations between 62 notableagain rise to the top of the auto industry in terms of
motor journalists coming from 30 countries. The enginefuel efficiency. The Best Fuel Economy Award this
is equipped with twin turbochargers and uses theyear was awarded to the Toyota hybrid synergy
direct fuel injection system. This combination gives thedrive used on the popular fuel miser Toyota Prius.
engine an output of 301 horsepower. The power isAnother award bagged by the surging Asian brand is
complemented by exemplary fuel efficiency with thisfor the Sub-One-liter class. The Toyota 1.0-liter used on
engine boasting 9.5 liters for every 100 kilometersthe Toyota Yaris and Aygo, Peugeot 107 and the
traveled.Citroen C1 won that class.
Aside from those awards, the 3.0-liter engine is alsoSimilar to Toyota, Volkswagen also bagged two
awarded the Best New Engine distinction bringing theawards. The VW 1.4-liter TSI used on the Volkswagen
number of its awards to three.Golf, Touran, and Jetta topped the one-liter to 1.4-liter
Another award that goes to BMW is for topping theclass. The second award bagged by Volkswagen is
over 4.0 liter engine class. Winning the said category isfor the 1.8-liter to 2.0-liter class. Winning the distinction
the 5.0-liter V10 used by BMW M5 and M6. The saidfor the said category is the VW 2.0-liter Turbo used
engine also bagged the Best Performance Engine foron the Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3 and A6, and the
BMW. This year marks the third time that the saidSEAT Leon.
engine was awarded that distinction. Two otherMeanwhile, German car manufacturer Porsche won a
engines topped their respective categories to givesingle award for the Porsche 3.6-liter Turbo used on
BMW two other awards.the iconic Porsche 911.
For the 2.0 to 2.5 liter class, BMW's 2.5 liter engine