Engine of the Year 2010

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Ecco i vincitori del riconoscimento "Engine of the Year", alias Motore dell'anno.

Riporto i primi di ciscuna categoria. Più tardi riporterò le top6 di ciascuna categoria.

Best New Engine of the Year

Fiat 1.4 MultiAir Turbo

Green Engine of the Year

Toyota 1.8 Hybrid

Best Performance Engine

Mercedes 6.2 AMG

Kleiner dan 1 liter

Toyota 1-liter (driepitter)

1-liter -1.4-liter

VW 1.4 TSI

1.4-liter – 1.8-liter

BMW-PSA 1.6 Turbo

1.8-liter – 2-liter

BMW 2.0 diesel

2-liter – 2.5-liter

Audi 2.5 vijfcilinder turbo

2.5-liter – 3-liter

BMW 3.0 DI Twin Turbo

3-liter – 4-liter

BMW 4.0 V8

Boven de 4-liter

Mercedes 6.2L AMG

fonte autoblog.nl

[Cosimo]

mi piacerebbe provarlo una volta sto 6.2 amg, ogni tanto lo sento girare (solito professionista-che-non-si-sa-cosa-faccia) e pare proprio un bel giocattolone..

[Felis]

mi piacerebbe provarlo una volta sto 6.2 amg, ogni tanto lo sento girare (solito professionista-che-non-si-sa-cosa-faccia) e pare proprio un bel giocattolone..

Forse non lo sa neanche lui!

Best New Engine of the Year

Fiat 1.4 MultiAir Turbo

1-liter -1.4-liter

VW 1.4 TSI

Si sono inventati un'altra categoria per il VW? o viceversa?

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Forse non lo sa neanche lui!

Si sono inventati un'altra categoria per il VW? o viceversa?

In verità c'è sempre stato. Premiano il migliore motore in assoluto ed il migliore motore secondo della sua categoria. Cmq la cosa triste è che i motori Ferrari, in quanto artigianali, non vengono premiati, altrimenti col cavolo che vedi il 6.2 AMG

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Premiano il miglior nuovo motore e poi premiano i migliori per ciascuna fascia di quelli già sul mercato dall'anno precedente.

Quanto ai Ferrari, non è vero che non li premiano. Il V8 della 458 è arrivato secondo nella classifica del "best new engine", appena dietro al 1.4 Multiair.

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Categoria: BEST NEW ENGINE OF 2010

Classifica e voti

1. Fiat 1.4-litre MultiAir Turbo (Alfa MiTo, Giulietta) 228

2. Ferrari 4.5-litre V8 (458 Italia) 200

3. Volkswagen 1.2-litre TSI (VW Polo, Golf, Seat Ibiza ST, Škoda Octavia, Yeti) 134

4. Mercedes-Benz 4-litre Hybrid (S400) 76

5. VW 3-litre TSI Hybrid (VW Touareg, Porsche Cayenne) 71

6. BMW 4.4-litre V8 (X5 M, X6 M) 68

Motivazione

FIAT 1.4-LITRE MULTIAIR TURBO

“A great little motor. High efficiency, combined with the sportiness one expects from an Alfa” Lorenzo Facchinetti, Auto

Fiat’s MultiAir, the single most innovative engine technology to appear in the past 12 months, has been rewarded by the Awards judging panel with the title of Best New Engine of 2010.

MultiAir employs an electrohydraulic system to independently control each cylinder’s inlet air charge. Depending on the driving situation, there are five main modes of inlet valve timing and lift, but in principle MultiAir enables infinitely variable control of the inlet valves.

The system is particularly special because it is able to increase power and torque while reducing fuel consumption and emissions. The concept is therefore ideal for today’s world of eco-conscious, downsized automotive powertrains.

Fiat Powertrain Technologies, which has developed and patented the system, claims that, compared with a traditional petrol engine of the same displacement, a MultiAir unit brings up to 10% more power and 15% more torque, while improving fuel economy by up to 10% and reducing emissions, whether they be CO2 (-10%), particulate matter (-40%) or NOx (-60%).

Taking as an example the 170bhp variant of the winning 1.4-litre turbo engine, which appears in the Alfa MiTo Cloverleaf, Alfa claims 6 l/100km (47mpg) on the combined cycle for the 170bhp unit, which is more than half a litre less than the previous 155bhp, non-MultiAir engine. A start/ stop system also helps cut fuel consumption levels.

The judges were predictably enamoured with a system that offers such impressive benefits. “Fiat’s MultiAir gives traditional internal combustion a breath of fresh air via an entirely new set of valvetrain strategies,” was the verdict of respected technical journalist, Dennis Simanaitis of Road & Track.

Fiat plans to roll MultiAir out across additional engine families. Next to benefit will be the eagerly anticipated two-cylinder turbo, which is on track to offer an astonishing 105bhp!

Categoria: GREEN ENGINE OF THE YEAR 2010

Classifica e voti

RESULTS

points

1. Toyota hybrid 1.8-litre (Prius, Auris) 216

2. Fiat 1.4-litre MultiAir Turbo (Alfa MiTo Giulietta) 106

3. Volkswagen 1.4-litre TSI Twincharger (VW Golf, Scirocco,

Jetta, Touran, Tiguan, Seat Ibiza Cupra) 104

4. BMW Diesel 2-litre Twin Turbo (123d, X1 23d) 79

5. Honda hybrid 1.3-litre (Insight, Civic) 67

6. Mercedes-Benz Diesel 2.1-litre (C-Class, E-Class) 58

Motivazione

TOYOTA 1.8-LITRE HYBRID

“The essence of mechanical, electric and electrical ingenuity in one affordable package”

Jack Yamaguchi, international freelance journalist

Now in its 13th year, the Prius has been a regular feature in the International Engine of the Year Awards since its launch. And 2010 has seen another podium finish for Toyota’s hybrid technology, thanks to further improvements to the 1.8-litre drivetrain, as well as its fitment in a further model, the Auris.

As John Carey from Wheels Magazine stated: “More powerful, polished and parsimonious, the latest, thoroughly redesigned version of Toyota’s iconic hybrid drivetrain is better in every way that counts.”

This latest version features a larger and more powerful 1.8-litre Atkinsoncycle and a four-cylinder engine that produces 98hp at 5,200rpm in the new, award-winning Prius. Together with its electric motor, the hybrid system generates a combined 134 net horsepower, an improvement of 24bhp over the previous generation.

The new, larger engine enhances improve performance and also helps improve highway mileage. The 2010 Prius can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 9.8 seconds. By producing greater torque, the new engine can run at lower average rpm on the highway, thereby using less fuel.

In the Prius, Toyota has extended its record of continuous improvement in fuel economy, with the model’s fuel efficiency having gone from 6.89 l/100km (41mpg) in the first generation, to 6.1 l/100km (46mpg) in the second-generation, to now an EPA combined 5.65 l/100km (50mpg) in the latest incarnation.

Use of an electric water pump and a new exhaust gas recirculation system also contributes to the engine’s efficiency. The 1.8-litre engine is the first Toyota powerplant that requires no accessory drive belts, helping enhance powertrain efficiency and also potentially reducing maintenance costs.

As Jack Yamaguchi, an International freelance journalist, said that the powertrain is the “essence of mechanical, electric and electrical ingenuity in one affordable package, obtaining outstanding results”.

fonte UKIP Media & Events

Notevole anche il piazzamento tra i motori ecologici per il Multiair.

A breve le altre categorie.

[Felis]

Chiaro. C'è il migliore in assoluto e il migliore relativo alla categoria. Grazie.

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Categoria: BEST PERFORMANCE ENGINE

Classifica e voti

RESULTS

points

1. Mercedes-AMG 6.2-litre (C 63 AMG, S 63 AMG, SL 63 AMG,

CL 63 AMG, E 63 AMG, CLS 63 AMG, ML 63 AMG) 220

2. Porsche 3.8-litre flat six (GT3, 911 GT3 RS) 125

3. BMW 3-litre DI Twin Turbo (135i, 335i, 535i, X5 35i,

X6 35i, Z4) 67

3. Ferrari 6-litre V12 (599 GTB) 67

5. Nissan 3.8-litre Twin Turbo (GT-R) 64

6. BMW 4.4-litre V8 (X5 M, X6 M) 60

Motivazione

MERCEDES-AMG 6.2-LITRE

“Sound alone would put this engine at the top of the heap” Carl Cunanan, C! magazine

In 2009, the Best performance engine category was one of the closest-fought in the whole of the International Engine of the Year Awards. In 2010, the winner is the same – the Mercedes-AMG 6.2-litre powerhouse – but its margin of victory has increased five-fold from 19 points to 105.

It’s a crushing performance from an engine that specialises in, er, crushing performance! In its most highly tuned form, as seen in AMG versions of the S-, SL-, CL- and E-Class models, this naturally aspirated V8 produces 525bhp and 630Nm of torque – enough to ensure acceleration from 0-100km/h in a rapid 4.6 seconds.

When the engine is combined with the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT sevenspeed sports transmission, partial suppression of individual cylinders by interrupting ignition and injection during gearshifts under full load leads to considerably faster shift times – as little as 100 milliseconds in manual mode.

Cutting-edge technology is employed to ensure this highrevving, large-displacement beast is as efficient as possible. In the case of the E 63 AMG version, for example, despite 11bhp of additional output versus the preceding model, the fuel consumption has been improved to 12.6 l/100km (22.4mpg) on the NEDC combined cycle, a reduction of 1.6 l/100km (1.76mpg).

This progress has been made possible by a package of measures including on-demand delivery of fuel and generator management with recuperation of braking energy on the overrun. Friction is also reduced by the AMG-exclusive twin-wire arc spray coating process used on the cylinder walls.

It all adds up to a dominant display of power and efficiency from AMG, and another trophy for the cabinet. Perhaps the 6.2 will only be toppled from within: its creators are soon to launch a 5.5-litre, 571bhp biturbo V8, which will reduce fuel consumption in the S 63 by 25%!

Categoria: SUB 1-LITRE

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RESULTS

points

1. Toyota 1-litre three-cylinder (Toyota Aygo, IQ, Yaris/Vitz,

Citroën C1, Peugeot 107, Subaru Justy) 301

2. Smart Diesel 799cc (Smart Fortwo) 247

3. Mitsubishi 999cc three-cylinder Turbo (Smart Fortwo) 237

4. Opel 1-litre three-cylinder Twinport (Opel Agila, Corsa, Suzuki Alto, Splash) 131

5. Mitsubishi 999cc three-cylinder (Smart Fortwo) 76

6. Kia 1-litre four-cylinder (Picanto) 75

Motivazione

TOYOTA 1-LITRE

“One of the most pleasant and frugal sub 1-litre triples that propels a four-seater” Jack Yamaguchi, international freelance journalist

For the fourth year on a trot, Toyota has won the sub-litre category with its three-cylinder urban heart, once again beating the Smart diesel engine, which this year finished 54 points behind its Japanese counterpart (in 2009, the Daimler diesel was some 102 points off first place in this category class!)

Explaining why so many judges from all corners of the planet backed Toyota’s urban heart yet again, Dutch-based journalist, Jeroen Jongeneel from the De Telegraaf, summed up: “Toyota’s three-cylinder engine is still the one to beat in this category class, but other designs are coming close, like the Opel Twinport powertrain.”

Weighing in at just 67kg – which makes it one of the lightest automotive engines ever to be developed – the compact 993cc unit has been installed in a range of vehicles from four different car makers. Weight-saving technologies applied include an all-aluminium construction, an extra-small cylinder bore-to-bore distance and the innovative use of a resin throttle body and fuel delivery pipe. Marking a first for Toyota was the approach to the intake system and engine cover, which for the three-cylinder powertrain is integrated into a single, compact design.

As a result, in a typical Toyota Aygo model, the eco-friendly threecylinder ensures an ultra-efficient fuel consumption rating of 4 litres/ 100km (62mpg), while emitting a mere 109g/km of CO2. But the need to be green in an urban environment has been coupled with impressive performance. Its advanced variable valve timing system optimises timing to deliver 67bhp. As well as being frugal, the Toyota engine is ideal for urban driving, ensuring its application has speedy acceleration – a must for city cars, especially when needing to get away at mini roundabouts. The 93Nm of torque that comes good at 3,600rpm is also particularly helpful when needing to accelerate in urban areas.

Categoria: 1-LITRE TO 1.4-LITRE

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RESULTS

points

1. Volkswagen 1.4-litre TSI Twincharger (VW Golf, Scirocco,

Jetta, Touran, Tiguan, Seat Ibiza Cupra) 307

2. Fiat 1.4-litre MultiAir Turbo (Alfa MiTo, Giulietta) 254

3. Volkswagen 1.4-litre TSI Turbo (VW Golf, Scirocco, Jetta, Skoda Superb, Octavia, Audi A1, Audi A3, Seat Leon, Altea/XL) 241

4. Volkswagen 1.2-litre TSI (VW Polo, Golf, Seat Ibiza ST, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Yeti) 146

5. Honda Hybrid 1.3-litre (Insight, Civic) 87

6. Fiat 1.4-litre Turbo (Fiat Punto Evo, Abarth 500, Abarth Grande

Punto, Bravo, Linea, Lancia Delta, Alfa Romeo Mito, Giulietta) 70

Motivazione

VOLKSWAGEN 1.4-LITRE TSI TWINCHARGER

“For my money, there’s still no better way to eliminate

turbo lag while maintaining high-speed boost.

This engine is a worthy winner” Frank Marcus, Motor Trend

Having been triumphant in this class for the last four years, VW’s TSI Twincharger engine faced major competition this year in the form of Fiat’s innovative MultiAir technology, the new 1.3-litre hybrid powertrain in the Honda Insight and VW’s own 1.2- litre TSI unit that somehow churns out 105bhp. But as the votes rolled in, it soon became apparent that these three powertrains were mere pretenders to the crown, with the TSI comfortably winning the 1-litre to 1.4-litre class once again.

A frugal 1.4-litre engine, TSI Twincharger can deliver up to 178bhp in certain applications due to the combination of petrol direct injection, a turbocharger and a supercharger. Low-end torque is ensured at low speeds by the mechanically driven supercharger. The turbocharger takes over at higher speeds once the intake air is pressurised, filling the ‘hole’ in the torque at low revs, and blessing the diminutive engine with the sort of power usually associated with a 2-litre naturally-aspirated unit.

The ambitious power output targets could not be achieved with a single-stage supercharged or turbocharged 1,400cc engine alone, but with this combination, the upstream compressor increases the boost pressure of the exhaust turbocharger to impressive levels. The turbo and the supercharger have a pressure rating of 1.53 bar, and the maximum system boost pressure is set at 2.5 bar at 1,500rpm.

Power is only half the story, as the innovative TSI engine offers fuel economy benefits over its larger, similarly powered rivals, returning fuel consumption figures in the new-generation Volkswagen Golf of around 6.2 l/100km (45.5mpg), compared with 10.6 l/100km (26.6mpg) for Volkswagen’s 2-litre FSI, which is of comparable performance and power output.

As Nikos Kounitis of 4Wheels said, “Supercharger combined with turbo, fuel efficiency combined with performance; a brilliant idea with an exciting result in fuel economy.”

fonte UKIP Media & Events

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Categoria: 1.4-LITRE TO 1.8-LITRE

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RESULTS

points

1. BMW-PSA 1.6-litre Turbo (MINI Cooper S, Clubman Cooper S, Peugeot 207, 308, MINI JCW, Clubman JCW) 268

2. Toyota Hybrid 1.8-litre (Prius, Auris) 185

3. Audi 1.8-litre TFSI (Audi A5, A4, A3, TT, Seat Leon, Altea/XL/Freetrack, Exeo, Skoda Octavia, Superb, Yeti, VW Passat, Passat CC) 133

4. Mercedes-Benz 1.8-litre Supercharged (CLC, C-Class, SLK, E-Class) 98

5. Alfa Romeo 1.7-litre DI Turbo (159, Brera, Spider, Giulietta) 84

6. Volkswagen 1.6-litre TDi (VW Polo, Jetta, Passat, Audi A3, Seat Ibiza, Seat Leon, Altea/XL/Freetrack) 61

Motivazione

BMW-PSA 1.6-LITRE TURBO

“Few engines fit the character of their

subcompact host vehicles as well

as this cheeky, go-getter of a turbo does”

Frank Markus, Motor Trend

BMW and PSA Peugeot Citroën continue to reap the rewards from their jointly developed 1.6-litre turbo petrol engine, which, having taken top honours in its category class once again, extends its winning dominance to four years. In winning this Award, perhaps the most notable thing is that this innovative German/ French collaboration has once again beaten the third-generation Toyota Prius hybrid.

Gabor Szecsenyi, from Russia’s Autoreview, was one of the judges who gave the Mini Cooper S heart top marks: “This engine is very usable even in its most powerful form. It’s a real two-in-one piece of engineering: flexible for everyday use, but super sporty on track days. A winning powertrain combination.”

Meanwhile, Italian-based journalist Lorenzo Facchinetti also awarded the BMW/PSA engine top 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 North America, as well as Europe. “Few engines fit the character of their subcompact host vehicles as well as this cheeky, go-getter of a turbo does,” said Frank Markus, from Motor Trend in the USA.

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

All this means not only plenty of power – let’s not forget the 260Nm that is maintained from 1,500rpm to 5,000rpm – but also an average fuel consumption of 6.9 l/100km (40.9mpg) for non-stop/start engines.

Categoria: 1.8-LITRE TO 2-LITRE

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RESULTS

points

1. BMW 2-litre Twin Turbo Diesel (123d, X1 23d) 293

2. Audi 2-litre four-cylinder TFSI (Audi A4, A4 Allroad, A5,

A5 Sportback, A6, Q5, S3, VW Scirocco, Jetta, Passat, Tiguan,

Golf, Seat Leon, Cupra R, Exeo, Skoda Octavia RS) 215

3. Audi 2-litre four-cylinder TFSI (Audi TT, VW Eos, Golf, Seat Leon, FR/Cupra, Seat Altea/XL/Freetrack) 156

4. Honda 2-litre four-cylinder i-VTEC (Civic Type-R) 150

5. Mitsubishi 2-litre Turbo (Evo, Lancer) 73

6. Subaru 2-litre Diesel (Impreza, Outlook, Forester, Legacy) 71

Motivazione

BMW 2-LITRE TWIN-TURBO DIESEL

“The most responsive, linear and eager-to-rev diesel that I've ever driven”

Dave VanderWerp, Car and Driver

The second twin-turbo victory for BMW in this year’s International Engine of the Year Awards, the 2-litre powertrain, is the world’s first fourcylinder engine with variable twin turbocharger technology.

This powertrain is finding fans around the world, and one such is Carl Cunanan from the Philippines, who said, “The engine that made gasoline-only buyers sit up and take notice is now proving its mettle, both on the road and at the filling station.”

This small yet punchy diesel from Bavaria uses two 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.

Third-generation common rail injection ensures high performance of 204bhp, in hand with a fuel consumption levels of 5.5 l/100km (51.3mpg) and CO2 emissions of 138g/km. Such expert engineering amounts to power output per litre of over 100hp. And thanks to the entire engine block now being made solely of aluminium, total weight is reduced by 20kg.

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

One fan was Dave VanderWerp from Car and Driver in the USA, who stated the engine is: “the most 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 UK, also enthused: “Stunning how much this small-capacity diesel feels like the best V6 gas engine ever built.”

With praise from around the world, the message is clear: engines like this truly make one wonder how much better diesel technology can possibly become in the future.

Categoria: 2-LITRE TO 2.5-LITRE

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RESULTS

points

1. Audi 2.5-litre five-cylinder turbo (Audi TT RS) 269

2. Mercedes-Benz Diesel 2.1-litre (C-Class, E-Class) 185

3. Subaru 2.5-litre flat-four turbo (Forester, Impreza, Legacy) 123

4. Ford 2.5-litre Hybrid (Ford Fusion Hybrid, Mercury Milan Hybrid) 110

5. BMW 2.5-litre DI six-cylinder (Z4 23i) 101

6. Honda Diesel 2.2-litre DTEC (Accord, Accord Type S, CR-V) 82

Motivazione

AUDI 2.5-LITRE FIVE-CYLINDER TURBO

“Tremendous power, great sound. This is five-cylinder architecture at its best” Nikos Kounitis, 4Wheels

Once again this class was an exciting battle between two state-of-the-art engines. But this year it was the five-cylinder Audi turbo in the TT RS that emerged victorious over the 2009 winner, the Mercedes 2.1-litre, four-cylinder diesel.

The 2.5-litre Audi unit is one of the most characterful on the market, with a soundtrack reminiscent of the quattro’s 1980s rally heyday. Indeed, so distinctive is the noise, that in the UK, Audi commissioned a music track composed entirely from sounds made by the 340bhp engine!

But there’s more to this sonorous motor than pure nostalgia. For a start it’s very flexible, with a flat torque curve delivering the 450Nm peak all the way from 1,600rpm to beyond 5,000rpm. It also features directinjection to help the TT RS, whether in coupe or roadster form, deliver impressive economy alongside its scintillating performance: 9.2 l/100km (30.7mpg) on the combined cycle from a car that will accelerate from standstill to 100km/h in a mere 4.7 seconds and tops out at a governed 250km/h top level.

For customers who want even more performance, quattro GmbH will electronically raise the permitted maximum to 280km/h, while pushing the Sport button to open a flap in the left exhaust tailpipe allows the evocative soundtrack to be heard in its full glory.

The five can also be mated with Audi’s new seven-speed S tronic dualclutch transmission. It enables the driver to choose between two automatic modes, or shift manually using the selector lever or shift paddles on the steering wheel.

A launch control function offers nigh-on perfect acceleration from a standing start, with maximum turbo power and minimal wheelspin.

It’s a package that had the jury swooning. “Taking an old blueprint and renewing it so convincingly is very exciting,” said judge Matt Davis, while Yves Maroselli concluded: “Torque, power, a beautiful sound – this engine has it all.”

Categoria: 2.5-LITRE TO 3-LITRE

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RESULTS

points

1. BMW 3-litre DI Twin Turbo (135i, 335i, 535i, X5 35i, X6 35i, Z4) 332

2. BMW Diesel 3-litre Twin Turbo (335d, 635d, X3 35d, X5 40d, 740d) 278

3. Audi 3-litre DI Supercharged (S4, S5) 125

4. Jaguar/Ford/PSA Diesel 3-litre (Citroën C5, C6, Peugeot 407 Coupe, Jaguar XF, XJ, Range Rover Sport) 117

5. Porsche 2.9-litre flat-six DI (Boxster, Cayman) 109

6. Audi/VW 3-litre TDI (Audi A4, A4 Allroad, A5, A5 Sportback, A6, A6 Allroad, Q5, Q7, VW Touareg, Porsche Cayenne) 82

Motivazione

BMW 3-LITRE DI TWIN-TURBO

“BMW’s holdout in-line six is still the gold standard

for power delivery and response” Jason Cammisa, Automobile Magazine

Last year saw BMW dominate the top two positions in this category – a feat it has repeated this year with the same contenders. Again, the 3-litre DI twin turbo has the edge on its diesel sibling, with its classic in-line six configuration charming the jury.

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 too thirsty.”

Offering 306bhp from its light alloy and magnesium straight-six engine, the engine can accelerate a 1-Series coupe from zero 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 smooth yet rapid progress and in-gear flexibility.

Jason Cammisa, West Coast editor of Automobile Magazine in the USA, was similarly impressed: “With refinement that no V6 engine can match, BMW’s holdout in-line six is still the gold standard for power delivery and response – not to mention efficiency.”

Courtesy of high-precision direct injection for the most efficient burn of fuel mix, and Bi-VANOS variable valve technology, combined with lightweight engineering principles, the engine ensures frugal motoring while maintaining its top-end performance. The 2,979cc engine posts a 9.2 l/100km (30.7mpg) figure on the combined cycle and a CO2 emissions figure of 220g/km.

This engine, and indeed its diesel equivalent, have beaten 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 company 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”.

fonte UKIP Media & Events

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Categoria: 3-LITRE TO 4-LITRE

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RESULTS

points

1. BMW 4-litre V8 (M3) 267

2. Porsche 3.8-litre flat six (GT3, 911 GT3 RS) 179

3. Nissan 3.8-litre Twin Turbo (GT-R) 156

4. Porsche 3.6-litre Turbo (911 Turbo, 911 S Turbo GT2) 150

5. Porsche 3.8-litre flat six DI (911) 119

6. Porsche 3.4-litre flat six DI (Boxster, Boxster Spyder, Cayman S) 89

Motivazione

BMW 4-LITRE V8

“This engine combines an other-worldly mix of refinement and quick-rev response” Peter Nunn, international freelance journalist

It’s been a triumphant couple of months for BMW V8s. The M3’s S65 powerplant has once again won its class at the International Engine of the Year Awards, just a matter of weeks after its close relation, the motorsport-specific P65, brought the M3 GT2 home in first place at the gruelling Nürburgring 24 hours.

Just like in that race at the ‘Green Hell’, the BMW has fought off a strong Porsche challenge to take the title. This latest Award is the third straight category win for the M3’s wet-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 four cams.

The unit tips the scales at 202kg: lighter, and more than 30mm shorter than the legendary straightsix engine it replaced. Further technical highlights include an alternator that disconnects from the engine during acceleration to maximise power, only charging the battery during braking whenever possible, in a system BMW calls Brake Energy Regeneration.

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

It’s that scintillating performance that had the judges purring. “One of the most involving engines, bar none,” enthused Dave VanderWerp of Car and Driver. 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 deliver a capacity increase to 4.4-litres and 30 additional horsepower.

Categoria: ABOVE 4-LITRE

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RESULTS

points

1. Mercedes-AMG 6.2-litre (C 63 AMG, S 63 AMG, SL 63 AMG, CL 63 AMG, E 63 AMG, CLS 63 AMG, ML 63 AMG) 236

2. Ferrari 4.5-litre V8 (458 Italia) 146

3. Jaguar 5-litre V8 Supercharged (Jaguar XF, XJ, XK, Range Rover, Range Rover Sport) 126

4. BMW M 5-litre V10 (M5, M6) 84

5. BMW 4.4-litre DI Turbo (550i, 750i, X5, X6) 80

6. Porsche 4.8-litre Turbo V8 (Panamera, Cayenne) 79

Motivazione

MERCEDES-AMG 6.2-LITRE

“The perfect embodiment of a hot-rod German V8, AMG's high-rpm screamer single handedly turns elegant sedans into maniacal demons” Jason Cammisa, Automobile Magazine

This is the second consecutive victory for the world’s most powerful naturally aspirated production V8 powertrain, and it’s clear to see (and hear) why. Revving to a screaming 7,200rpm, the all-aluminium 6,208cc powerhouse develops a 525bhp, 630Nm punch, clearly showing AMG’s motorsport roots.

This remarkable engine owes its character to its lightweight, rigid closed-deck crankcase and its cylinder walls with revolutionary LDS coating, as well as valve gear with bucket-type tappets in the cylinder heads for high engine speeds.

Together with the variable intake manifold with two integrated throttle flaps, the flow-optimised intake and exhaust ducts ensure perfect cylinder charging and high output.

The result is high-revving thrills coupled with immense low-down torque, ensuring agility and responsiveness. 0-60 comes in a mere 4.6 seconds.

The jury has been captivated by this engine’s charms, especially Jason Cammisa, West Coast Editor at Automobile Magazine in the USA. He stated, “The perfect embodiment of a hot-rod German V8, AMG’s high-rpm screamer singlehandedly turns elegant sedans into maniacal demons. Very fast maniacal demons.”

Rivals have tried and failed to woo the judges with some deeply impressive engines in this category, including Jaguar’s supercharged 5-litre V8, BMW’s 5-litre V10 and 4.4-litre turbo, Lamborghini’s 5.2-litre V10, and Porsche’s 4.8-litre V8 turbo. However, they have all been shouted down by the Affalterbach V8 – even Ferrari’s screaming 570bhp 4.5-litre V8 only managed a distant second. This is the final hurrah for AMG’s 6.2 though, with a 5.5-litre twinturbo V8 waiting in the wings its first application coming in the new S AMG sedan. The new unit will satisfy growing demands for greater fuel economy and lower emissions, but AMG promises there will be no compromise with power. AMG could be the one to watch again next year.

fonte UKIP Media & Events

Ecco infatti il V8 Ferrari in classifica di segmento.