IEOTY Archive

• Above 4-litre- Mercedes-AMG 6.2-litre0June 17, 2009

  Above 4-litre- Mercedes-AMG 6.2-litre

  “Performance engines are about the ability to make the driver smile – I defy anyone not to grin when this...
• 3-litre to 4-litre- BMW 4-litre V80June 17, 2009

  3-litre to 4-litre- BMW 4-litre V8

  “This is definitely one of the best engines in this class. Well done BMW for such an engine” Tomas Hyan, Automobile...
• 2.5-litre to 3-litre- BMW 3-litre DI Twin-Turbo0June 17, 2009

  2.5-litre to 3-litre- BMW 3-litre DI Twin-Turbo

  “A deliciously smooth engine that can deliver superb performance or outstanding efficiency” John Carey, Wheels Magazine BMW’s twin-turbo 2,979cc engine appears in...
• 2-litre to 2.5-litre- Mercedes-Benz Diesel 2.1-litre0June 17, 2009

  2-litre to 2.5-litre- Mercedes-Benz Diesel 2.1-litre

  “Sports-car torque and responsiveness, with B-segment economy, quietness and emissions ” Gabor Szeczenyi, motoring journalist The 2- to 2.5-litre class became an...
• 1.8-litre to 2-litre- Audi 2-litre TFSI0June 17, 2009

  1.8-litre to 2-litre- Audi 2-litre TFSI

  “Volkswagen Group is now the clear leader in four-cylinder petrol engine technology” Bill McKinnon, motoring writer The winner this year in the...
• 1.4-litre to 1.8-litre – BMW-PSA 1.6-litre Turbo0June 17, 2009

  1.4-litre to 1.8-litre – BMW-PSA 1.6-litre Turbo

  “This engine is one of the better pieces of machinery money can buy. It is both powerful and fuel economic” Arturo...
• 1-litre to 1.4-litre- Volkswagen 1.4-litre TSI Twincharger0June 17, 2009

  1-litre to 1.4-litre- Volkswagen 1.4-litre TSI Twincharger

  “Hurrah for the TSI, not only because of the broad range of cars in which is can be used, but...
• Sub 1-litre- Toyota 1-litre0June 17, 2009

  Sub 1-litre- Toyota 1-litre

  “Toyota’s 1-litre three-cylinder is clearly the best in its class. Fleet drivers tell me that this engine is indestructible!” Robert...
• Best Performance Engine- Mercedes-AMG 6.2-litre0June 17, 2009

  Best Performance Engine- Mercedes-AMG 6.2-litre

  “Ferocity and finesse merge in a breathtakingly addictive package” Brian Cowan, motoring journalist For some, an engine can transcend its role as...
• GREEN ENGINE OF THE YEAR 2009- Volkswagen 1.4-litre TSI Twincharger0June 17, 2009

  GREEN ENGINE OF THE YEAR 2009- Volkswagen 1.4-litre TSI Twincharger

  “A brilliant combination of a turbocharger and a supercharger in a small-displacement engine” Marc Noordeloos, Automobile Volkswagen’s 1.4-litre Twincharger has been winning...