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BMW Cleans Up Engine Awards May 10, 2008 ) BMW's two-time top winner, its twin-turbo inline-six. Click on image for larger view.
The 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline-six — found in the 1 Series, 3 Series and new X6 crossover — defended its top title. As well, it won in its category (2.5- to 3.0-liter). Only one other engine, also a BMW unit, ranked best two years in a row: the 5.0-liter V10 that powers the M5 and M6, in 2005 and 2006. This year the V10 won its category (over 4.0 liters). The M3's new 420-horsepower V8 made a triumphant debut, winning its category (3.0- to 4.0-liter). For the first time, the award for Best New Engine went to a diesel, BMW's 2.0-liter four-cylinder from the 123d. Rounding out BMW's wins was the 1.6-liter four-cylinder turbo from the Mini Cooper S. This was the second consecutive year it won its 1.4- to 1.8-liter category. A jury of 65 prominent auto journalists from 32 countries vote on the International Engine Of The Year awards, which have been handed out now for 10 years.
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