2016-11-16
The International Engine of 2016
Italian marque Ferrari has received multiple honours at this week’s International Engine of the Year awards, with praise heaped on its 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8.
The engine – found in the 488 GTB, 488 Spider and California T – took the top prize for 2016, edging out last year’s winner: BMW’s 1.5-litre plug-in-hybrid powertrain from the i8.
It also took top honours in the Performance Engine, New Engine and the 3.0-litre to 4.0-litre categories.
“It’s a giant leap forward for turbocharged engines in terms of efficiency, performance and flexibility,” said Graham Johnson, co-chair of the International Engine of the Year Awards.
“It truly is the best engine in production today and will forever be remembered as one of the all-time greats.”
The iconic car maker also took out the Over 4.0-litre category with its naturally aspirated 6.3-litre V12 that powers the F12 Berlinetta and F12 Tdf.
Sub 1.0-litre
Ford’s 999cc EcoBoost, used in the EcoSport and Fiesta, along with others.
1.0-litre to 1.4-litre
PSA 1.2-litre turbo three-cylinder, used in the Peugeot 208 and 308, and Citroen C4 Cactus among others.
1.4-litre to 1.8-litre
BMW 1.5-litre PHEV from the i8
1.8-litre to 2.0-litre
Mercedes-AMG 2.0 turbo, used in the A45 AMG, CLA45 AMG and GLA45 AMG
2.0-litre to 2.5-litre
Audi 2.5 five-cylinder turbo, used in the RS3 and RS Q3
2.5-litre to 3.0-litre
Porsche 3-litre six-cylinder turbo used in the 911 Carrera range
3.0-litre to 4.0-litre
Ferrari 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8 used in the 488 GTB, 488 Spyder and California T
Above 4.0-litre
Ferrari 6.3-litre naturally aspirated V12 used in the F12 Berlinetta and F12 Tdf
Green Engine
Tesla’s full-electric powertrain from the Model S
New Engine, Performance Engine & Engine of the Year
Ferrari 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8 used in the 488 GTB, 488 Spyder and California T
Information: http://www.caradvice.com.au/