It’s raining prizes for BMW who, keeping to its traditional commitment in excellence, has again in 2008 cleaned up at the 10th International Engine of the Year awards. In an article dedicated to the 2007 edition, BMW won prizes in five of the 11 categories.

The best engine of the year is the 2.0 twin Turbo Diesel at 240 hp for the moment utilised on the BMW 123d. But the Munich company has also won in the 1.4-1.8 litre category with the 1.6 petrol turbo, fruit of collaboration with PSA. Then there was also the best in the 2.5-3.0 litre category with the 3.0 twin turbo petrol. A specific mention also went to BMW Motorsport that came off with awards in for the M3 four-litre V8 in the 3.5-4.0 litre category, and also the M5’s V10 five litre.

For other manufacturers BMW left some crumbs with only the VW Group and Porsche, and Toyota getting mentions. In fact the best high performance engine was the 3.6 litre turbo of the Porsche 911 turbo and the GT2, while VW is leader in the medium cylinder category with the 1.4 TSI turbo and the 2.0 TFSI Turbo.

The Japanese came off with three recognitions: for the best ecological engine with the 1.5 Toyota Prius hybrid, the three cylinder mounted on the Aygo, Citroen C1 and Peugeot 1-7, and finally Subaru’s 2.5 turbo.

Concluding we can note the German dominance with BMW and the VW group that close off at five awards to three, and only the Japanese appearing able to compete. The French PSA group curiously found itself partner in the success of the awards. It appears Peugeot’s joint ventures are chosen with care and look to long-term success.

Via | International Engine of the Year Awards

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