Ward's 10 Best Engines

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Wards 10 Best Engines is an annual list of the ten "best" automobile engines available in the U.S. market, that are selected by Wards AutoWorld magazine. The list was started in 1994 for model year 1995, and has been drawn every year since then, published at the end of the preceding year.

Engines must be available in regular-production vehicles on sale in the U.S. market no later than the first quarter of the year. Eligibility has also been based on availability in a vehicle below a base price limit, which increased progressively from US$50,000 for the 1995 list up to US$65,000 for the 2020 list; this limit was eliminated for future competitions following the announcement of the 2020 winners.[1] During a 2-month testing period, Wards editors evaluate each engine according to a number of objective and subjective criteria in everyday driving situations – there is no instrumented testing. The selection takes into account power and torque output; noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) levels; technical relevance; and basic comparative numbers. Each engine competes against all others.

For the 2020 competition, the name was changed to Wards 10 Best Engines and Propulsion Systems.[2]

Results

  Engine was also listed at least once in the International Engine of the Year awards
Wards 10 Best Engines and Propulsion Systems (in alphabetic order)
Automaker Engine displacement/
electric power source
Powertrain
configuration
Powertrain
detail
Credited automobile
2022[3]
Acura 1.5L Straight-four engine 1.5L Honda L15CA DOHC I4-T GDI Acura Integra A-spec (DE)
Ford Battery-electric Electric motor 452/580 hp dual permanent-magnet motors Ford F-150 Lightning
General Motors Battery-electric Electric motor 625/830/1000 hp Ultium Drive dual/triple permanent-magnet motors GMC Hummer EV
Hyundai Battery-electric Electric motor EM07/EM17 permanent-magnet synchronous motors Hyundai Ioniq 5
Lucid Battery-electric Electric motor 358–828 kW (480–1,111 hp) electric motors Lucid Air
Mercedes-AMG Battery-electric Electric motor Dual 484-560Kw (649–751 hp) combined-output permanent-magnet synchronous AC motors Mercedes-Benz EQS 53 AMG 4MATIC+
Nissan 1.5L Straight-three engine 1.5 L KR15DDT I3-T GDI, variable-compression Nissan Rogue (T33)
Jeep (Stellantis) 2.0L Straight-four engine 2.0L GME I4-T GDI PHEV Jeep Grand Cherokee (WL) 4×E
Jeep (Stellantis) 3.0L Straight-six engine 3.0L Hurricane I6-TT GDI Jeep Grand Wagoneer (WS)
Toyota 3.5L Hybrid V6 engine "Dynamic Force" V35A-FTS V6-TT GDI hybrid Toyota Tundra i-FORCE MAX (XK70)
2021[4]
BMW 2.0L Straight-four engine/Plug-in hybrid 2.0 L B48 I4 Turbo + electric motor BMW 330e
General Motors 1.3L Straight-three engine 1.3 L L3T I3-Turbo Chevrolet Trailblazer
Ford 3.5L V6 engine 3.5 L EcoBoost D35 V6 Twin-turbo Ford F-150 Hybrid
Ford Battery electric Electric motor 198/220 kW (266/290 hp) permanent-magnet synchronous motor Ford Mustang Mach-E
Hyundai Battery electric Electric motor 150 kW (200 hp) permanent-magnet synchronous motor Hyundai Kona
Hyundai 2.5L Straight-four engine 2.5 L Smartstream G2.5 T-GDi I4 Hyundai Santa Fe
Chrysler 2.0L Straight-four engine 2.0 L Hurricane I4-T (gasoline, MHEV, PHEV) Jeep Wrangler 4xE
Polestar Battery electric Electric motor 170 kW (231 hp) permanent-magnet synchronous motor Polestar 2
Porsche (Volkswagen Group) Battery electric AC synchronous electric motors 390/420 kW (523/563 hp) 2× AC synchronous electric motors Porsche Taycan 4S
Toyota Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric motor 136 kW (182 hp) 4JM fuel cell-powered Toyota Mirai
2020[5]
BMW 3.0 L Straight-six engine BMW B58 Turbocharged DOHC BMW M340i
Chrysler 3.6 L V6 engine Pentastar DOHC Mild Hybrid eTorque Ram 1500
Daimler 3.0 L Straight-six engine Turbocharged DOHC Mild Hybrid Mercedes-Benz GLE450
Ford 2.3 L Straight-four engine 2.3L Ecoboost Turbocharged DOHC Ford Mustang EcoBoost HPP
General Motors 3.0 L Straight-six engine DOHC turbocharged diesel GMC Sierra
General Motors 6.2 L V8 engine LT2 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
Honda 2.0 L Straight-four engine LFA1 DOHC Honda Accord Hybrid
Hyundai Battery electric Electric motor 150 kW (200 hp) permanent-magnet motor Hyundai Kona
Hyundai 1.6 L Straight-four engine Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi DOHC Turbo Hyundai Sonata
Nissan 2.0 L Straight-four engine DOHC Variable Compression Turbo Nissan Altima
2019[6]
BMW 3.0 L Straight-six engine BMW B58 Turbocharged DOHC BMW X5
Chrysler 3.6 L V6 engine Pentastar DOHC mild hybrid eTorque Ram 1500
Ford 5.0 L V8 engine Coyote DOHC naturally aspirated fuel injection Ford Mustang GT/Bullitt
Ford 3.0 L V6 engine Power Stroke DOHC turbocharged diesel Ford F-150
General Motors 6.2 L V8 engine L87 Dynamic Fuel Management Chevrolet Silverado
Honda 2.0 L Straight-four engine LFA1 DOHC Honda Accord Hybrid
Hyundai Fuel cell electric Electric motor 120 kW permanent-magnet motor Hyundai Nexo
Hyundai Battery electric Electric motor 150 kW (200 hp) permanent-magnet motor Hyundai Kona
Nissan 2.0 L Straight-four engine DOHC Variable Compression Turbo Infiniti QX50
Toyota 2.0 L Straight-four engine M20A-FXS DOHC naturally aspirated Lexus UX250h
2018[7]
Chevrolet Battery electric Electric motor 150 kW (200 hp) permanent-magnet motor Chevrolet Bolt EV
Chrysler 3.6 L V6 engine/Electric motor Pentastar DOHC and twin electric motor Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid
Ford 2.7 L V6 engine EcoBoost DOHC turbocharged direct injection Ford F-150
Ford 5.0 L V8 engine Coyote DOHC naturally aspirated fuel injection Ford Mustang GT
Honda 2.0 L Straight-four engine K20C1 DOHC turbocharged direct injection Honda Civic Type R
Honda Fuel cell electric Electric motor 103 kW (138 hp) permanent-magnet motor Honda Clarity Fuel Cell
Nissan 3.0 L V6 engine VR30DDTT DOHC Twin-turbo Infiniti Q50
Jaguar 2.0 L Straight-four engine Ingenium AJ200 DOHC turbocharged Jaguar XF
Hyundai 3.3 L V6 engine Lambda II T-GDi DOHC Twin-turbo Kia Stinger
Toyota 2.5 L Straight-four engine A25A-FXS DOHC naturally aspirated Toyota Camry Hybrid
2017[8]
BMW 3.0 L Straight-six engine BMW B58 Turbocharged DOHC BMW M240i
General Motors 1.5 L Straight-four engine/Electric motor GM L3A DOHC/Voltec electric drive Chevrolet Volt
Chrysler 3.6 L V6 engine/Electric motor Pentastar DOHC and twin electric motor Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid
Ford 2.3 L Straight-four engine 2.3L Ecoboost Turbocharged DOHC Ford Focus RS
Honda 2.0 L Straight-four engine/Electric motor K24W/120-kW electric motor Honda Accord Plug-In Hybrid
Hyundai 1.4 L Straight-four engine Kappa T-GDi DOHC turbocharged gasoline direct injection Hyundai Elantra Eco
Nissan 3.0 L V6 engine VR30DDTT Infiniti Q60
Mazda 2.5 L Straight-four engine Turbocharged DOHC Mazda CX-9
Mercedes-Benz 2.0 L Straight-four engine Turbocharged DOHC Mercedes C300
Volvo 2.0 L Straight-four engine Twincharged Volvo S60 Polestar
2016[9]
BMW 3.0 L Straight-six engine BMW B58 Turbocharged DOHC BMW 340i
Chrysler 3.0 L V6 engine VM Motori L630 DOHC Turbocharged diesel Ram 1500 EcoDiesel
Ford 5.2 L V8 engine 5.2L "Voodoo" Modular engine DOHC Shelby GT350
General Motors 3.6 L V6 engine GM LGX "High Feature" DOHC Chevrolet Camaro, Cadillac ATS
General Motors 1.5 L Straight-four engine/Electric motor GM L3A DOHC/Voltec electric drive Chevrolet Volt
Hyundai 2.0 L Straight-four engine/Plug-in hybrid Nu GDi Hybrid/38-kW electric motor Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid PHEV
Nissan 3.5 L V6 engine VQ35DE DOHC Nissan Maxima
Subaru 2.0 L Flat-four engine FA20F DOHC Turbocharged Subaru WRX
Toyota 1.8 L Straight-four engine/Electric motor 2ZR-FXE DOHC/53-kW electric motor Toyota Prius
Volvo 2.0 L Straight-four engine VEP4 T6 DOHC Volvo XC90
2015[10]
BMW Battery-electric Synchronous motor BMW 127 kW (170 BHP, 172 PS) synchronous electric motor BMW i3
BMW 1.5 L (91.5 in³) Inline-three engine BMW B38 DOHC Turbocharged gasoline direct injection Mini Cooper
Chrysler 6.2 L (378.35 in³) V8 engine Hellcat OHV Supercharged Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat
Chrysler 3.0 L (183 in³) V6 engine VM Motori L630 DOHC Turbocharged diesel Ram 1500 EcoDiesel
Ford 1.0 L (61 in³) Inline-three engine 1.0L EcoBoost DOHC Ti-VCT Turbocharged Ford Fiesta
General Motors 6.2 L (378 in³) V8 engine LT1 (Generation V) OHV gasoline direct injection Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
Hyundai Motor Hydrogen Fuel Cell Synchronous motor 100 kW (134 hp) synchronous motor Hyundai Tucson FCV
Subaru (Fuji Heavy Industries) 2.0 L (122 in³) Flat-four engine FA20F DOHC Turbocharged gasoline direct injection Subaru WRX
Volkswagen 1.8 L (109.8 in³) Inline-four engine EA888 DOHC Turbocharged Fuel Stratified Injection Valvelift Volkswagen Golf
Volvo 2.0 L (122 in³) Inline-four engine VEP4 DOHC Turbocharged Volvo S60 T5 FWD Drive-E
2014[11]
Audi (Volkswagen Group) 3.0 L (183 in³) V6 engine V6 DOHC Supercharged Fuel Stratified Injection Audi S5
BMW 3.0 L (183 in³) Straight-six engine BMW N57 DOHC Turbocharged diesel BMW 535d
Chrysler 3.0 L (183 in³) V6 engine VM Motori L630 DOHC Turbocharged diesel Ram 1500 EcoDiesel
Fiat Electric Synchronous motor 83 kW (111 hp) synchronous motor Fiat 500e
Ford 1.0 L (61 in³) Inline-three engine 1.0L EcoBoost DOHC Ti-VCT Turbocharged Ford Fiesta
General Motors 2.0 L (122 in³) Inline-four engine GM Family B LUZ DOHC Turbocharged diesel Chevrolet Cruze Diesel
General Motors 6.2 L (378 in³) V8 engine LT1 (Generation V) OHV gasoline direct injection Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
Honda 3.5 L (213.5 in³) V6 engine Earth Dreams SOHC VTEC Honda Accord V6
Porsche (Volkswagen Group) 2.7 L (164.7 in³) Flat-six engine DOHC gasoline direct injection Porsche Cayman
Volkswagen 1.8 L (109.8 in³) Inline-four engine EA888 DOHC Turbocharged Fuel Stratified Injection Valvelift Volkswagen Jetta
2013[12]
Audi (Volkswagen Group) 3.0 L (183 in³) V6 engine V6 DOHC Supercharged Fuel Stratified Injection Audi S5
BMW 3.0 L (183in³) Straight-six engine BMW N55 DOHC Turbocharged BMW 135is
BMW 2.0 L (122 in³) Inline-four engine BMW N20 DOHC gasoline direct injection Turbocharged BMW 328i
Chrysler 3.6 L (219.6 in³) V6 engine Pentastar V6 DOHC VVT naturally aspirated Ram 1500
Ford 2.0 L (122 in³) Inline-four engine 2.0L EcoBoost DOHC Ti-VCT gasoline direct injection Turbocharged Ford Focus ST/Ford Taurus
Ford 5.8 L (355 in³) V8 engine Trinity DOHC Supercharged Shelby GT500
General Motors 2.0 L (122 in³) Inline-four engine Ecotec Gen 3 LTG DOHC gasoline direct injection Turbocharged Cadillac ATS
Honda 2.4 L (146.5 in³) Inline-four engine Earth Dreams DOHC i-VTEC gasoline direct injection Honda Accord Sport
Honda 3.5 L (213.5 in³) V6 engine Earth Dreams SOHC VTEC Honda Accord V6
Subaru (Fuji Heavy Industries) 2.0 L (122 in³) Flat-four engine FA20D DOHC AVCS D4-S direct and port injection Subaru BRZ
2012[13]
Audi (Volkswagen Group) 3.0 L (183 in³) V6 engine V6 DOHC Supercharged Fuel Stratified Injection Audi A6
BMW 3.0 L (183 in³) Straight-six engine BMW N55 DOHC Turbocharged BMW 335i coupe
BMW 2.0 L (122 in³) Inline-four engine BMW N20 DOHC gasoline direct injection Turbocharged BMW Z4 sDrive 28i
Chrysler 3.6 L (219.6 in³) V6 engine Pentastar V6 DOHC VVT naturally aspirated Chrysler 300S
Ford 2.0 L (122 in³) Inline-four engine 2.0L EcoBoost DOHC Ti-VCT gasoline direct injection Turbocharged Ford Edge
Ford 5.0 L (302 in³) V8 engine Coyote50 DOHC Ti-VCT Ford Mustang Boss 302
General Motors 2.0 L (122 in³) Inline-four engine Ecotec Gen 2 LHU DOHC gasoline direct injection Turbocharged Buick Regal GS
Hyundai Motor 1.6 L (97.6 in³) Inline-four engine Gamma GDi DOHC gasoline direct injection Hyundai Accent
Mazda 2.0 L (122 in³) Inline-four engine SkyActiv DOHC gasoline direct injection Mazda3
Nissan (Renault-Nissan Alliance) 3.5 L (213.5 in³) V6 engine VQ 3.5L HEV DOHC electric Hybrid Infiniti M35h
2011[14][15]
Audi (Volkswagen Group) 3.0 L (183 in³) V6 engine V6 DOHC Supercharged Fuel Stratified Injection Audi S4
BMW 3.0 L (183 in³) Straight-six engine BMW N55 DOHC Turbocharged BMW 335i sedan
BMW 1.6 L (97.6 in³) Inline-four engine Prince DOHC Turbocharged Mini Cooper S
Chrysler 3.6 L (213.5 in³) V6 engine Pentastar V6 DOHC VVT naturally aspirated Dodge Avenger
Ford 5.0 L (302 in³) V8 engine Coyote50 DOHC Ti-VCT Ford Mustang GT
General Motors 1.4 L (85.4 in³) Inline-four engine TwinPort DOHC electric Hybrid Chevrolet Volt
Hyundai Motor 5.0 L (305 in³) V8 engine Tau GDi CVVT DOHC Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec
Nissan (Renault-Nissan Alliance) Electric Synchronous motor 80 kW (110 hp) synchronous motor Nissan Leaf
Volkswagen 2.0 L (122 in³) Inline-four engine TDI CR DOHC Turbocharged diesel (Vacated[16]) Volkswagen Jetta TDI
Volvo 3.0 L (183 in³) Straight-six engine T6 DOHC Turbocharged Volvo S60 T6
2010[17]
Audi (Volkswagen Group) 2.0 L (122 in³) Inline-four engine EA888 DOHC Turbocharged Fuel Stratified Injection Valvelift Audi A4
Audi (Volkswagen Group) 3.0 L (183 in³) V6 engine V6 DOHC Supercharged Fuel Stratified Injection Audi S4
BMW 3.0 L (183 in³) Straight-six engine BMW M57 DOHC Twin-turbocharged diesel BMW 335d sedan
Ford 2.5 L (152.5 in³) Inline-four engine Duratec 25 DOHC Hybrid Ford Fusion Hybrid
Ford 3.5 L (213.5 in³) V6 engine EcoBoost V6 DOHC gasoline direct injection Twin-turbocharged Ford Taurus SHO
General Motors 2.4 L (146.5 in³) Inline-four engine LAF EcoTec DOHC Chevrolet Equinox
Hyundai Motor 4.6 L (280.7 in³) V8 engine Tau MPi CVVT DOHC Hyundai Genesis
Subaru (Fuji Heavy Industries) 2.5 L (152.5 in³) Flat-four engine EJ255 DOHC Turbocharged Subaru Legacy GT
Toyota 1.8 L (110 in³) Inline-four engine 2ZR-FXE Dual VVT-i DOHC Hybrid Synergy Drive Toyota Prius
Volkswagen 2.0 L (122 in³) Inline-four engine TDI CR DOHC Turbocharged diesel (Vacated[16]) Volkswagen Jetta TDI SportWagen
2009[18]
Audi (Volkswagen Group) 2.0 L Inline-four engine EA888 DOHC Turbocharged Fuel Stratified Injection Valvelift Audi A4 Avant
BMW 3.0 L Straight-six engine N54B30 DOHC Twin-turbocharged BMW 135i coupe
BMW 3.0 L Straight-six engine BMW M57 DOHC Twin-turbocharged diesel BMW 335d sedan
Chrysler 5.7 L V8 engine Hemi OHV Dodge Ram/Dodge Challenger R/T
Ford 2.5 L Inline-four engine Duratec 25 DOHC Hybrid Ford Escape Hybrid
General Motors 3.6 L V6 engine Direct Injection High-Feature DOHC Cadillac CTS
Honda 3.5 L V6 engine J35 SOHC Honda Accord Coupe
Hyundai Motor 4.6 L V8 engine Tau MPi CVVT DOHC Hyundai Genesis
Toyota 3.5 L V6 engine 2GR-FSE DOHC Lexus IS350
Volkswagen 2.0 L Inline-four engine TDI CR DOHC Turbocharged diesel (Vacated[16]) Volkswagen Jetta TDI
2008[19]
Audi (Volkswagen Group) 2.0 L Inline-four engine EA827/EA113 DOHC Turbocharged Fuel Stratified Injection Audi A3
BMW 3.0 L Straight-six engine N54B30 DOHC Twin-turbocharged BMW 335i coupe
Mercedes-Benz 3.0 L V6 engine OM642 Bluetec DOHC Turbodiesel Mercedes E320 CDI
Ford 4.6 L V8 engine Modular 3V SOHC Ford Mustang Shelby GT/Bullitt
General Motors 3.6 L V6 engine Direct Injection High-Feature DOHC Cadillac CTS
General Motors 6.0 L V8 engine Vortec OHV Hybrid GMC Yukon Hybrid
Honda 3.5 L V6 engine J35 SOHC Honda Accord Coupe
Mazda 2.3 L Inline-four engine MZR DISI DOHC Turbocharged Mazdaspeed3
Nissan (Renault-Nissan Alliance) 3.7 L V6 engine VQ37VHR DOHC Infiniti G37
Toyota 3.5 L V6 engine 2GR-FSE DOHC Lexus IS350
2007[20]
Audi (Volkswagen Group) 2.0 L Inline-four engine EA827/EA113 DOHC Turbocharged Fuel Stratified Injection Audi A3
BMW 3.0 L Straight-six engine N52B30 DOHC BMW Z4 3.0si
BMW 3.0 L Straight-six engine N54B30 DOHC Twin-turbocharged BMW 335i
Mercedes-Benz 3.0 L V6 engine OM642 Bluetec DOHC Turbodiesel Mercedes E320 CDI
Chrysler 5.7 L V8 engine Hemi Magnum OHV Chrysler 300C
Ford 4.6 L V8 engine Modular 3V SOHC Ford Mustang Shelby GT
Ford 3.5 L V6 engine Duratec 35 DOHC Lincoln MKX
Mazda 2.3 L Inline-four engine MZR DISI DOHC Turbocharged Mazdaspeed3
Nissan (Renault-Nissan Alliance) 3.5 L V6 engine VQ35HR DOHC Infiniti G35
Toyota 3.5 L V6 engine 2GR-FSE DOHC Lexus IS350
2006[21]
Audi (Volkswagen Group) 2.0 L Inline-four engine EA827/EA113 DOHC Turbocharged Fuel Stratified Injection Audi A3
Audi (Volkswagen Group) 4.2 L V8 engine 079.D 32V DOHC Fuel Stratified Injection Audi S4
BMW 3.0 L Straight-six engine N52B30 DOHC BMW 330i
Chrysler 5.7 L V8 engine Hemi Magnum OHV Dodge Charger R/T
Ford 4.6 L V8 engine Modular 3V SOHC Ford Mustang GT
General Motors 2 L Inline-four engine Ecotec LSJ DOHC Supercharged Chevrolet Cobalt SS
General Motors 2.8 L V6 engine High-Feature DOHC Turbocharged Saab 9-3 Aero
Mazda 2.3 L Inline-four engine MZR DISI DOHC Turbocharged Mazdaspeed6
Nissan (Renault-Nissan Alliance) 3.5 L V6 engine VQ35DE DOHC Infiniti G35 (6-spd MT)
Toyota 3.5 L V6 engine 2GR-FSE DOHC Lexus IS350
2005[22]
Audi (Volkswagen Group) 3.2 L V6 engine Fuel Stratified Injection DOHC Audi A6 3.2 Quattro
Audi (Volkswagen Group) 4.2 L V8 engine 079 40V DOHC Audi S4 Avant
Chrysler 5.7 L V8 engine Hemi OHV Chrysler 300C (RWD)
Mercedes-Benz 3.2 L Straight-six engine OM648 DOHC Turbodiesel Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI
Ford 4.6 L V8 engine Modular 3V SOHC Ford Mustang GT
General Motors 4.2 L Straight-six engine Atlas LL8 DOHC Chevrolet TrailBlazer
Honda/Acura 3.5 L V6 engine J35 SOHC Acura RL
Honda 3.0 L V6 engine J30 SOHC IMA Hybrid Honda Accord Hybrid
Mazda 1.3 L Wankel engine Renesis Mazda RX-8
Nissan (Renault-Nissan Alliance) 3.5 L V6 engine VQ35DE DOHC Infiniti G35 Coupe (6-spd MT)
2004[23]
Audi (Volkswagen Group) 4.2 L V8 engine 079 40V DOHC Audi S4
BMW 3.2 L Straight-six engine S54 DOHC BMW M3
Chrysler 5.7 L V8 engine Hemi OHV Dodge Ram 1500
Cummins 5.9 L Straight-six engine ISB 600 OHV turbodiesel Dodge Ram HD
General Motors 4.2 L Straight-six engine Atlas LL8 DOHC GMC Envoy 4WD
Honda 3.0 L V6 engine J30 SOHC Honda Accord Coupe (6-spd MT)
Mazda 1.3 L Wankel engine Renesis Mazda RX-8
Nissan (Renault-Nissan Alliance) 3.5 L V6 engine VQ35DE DOHC Infiniti G35 Sedan
Subaru (Fuji Heavy Industries) 2.5 L Flat-four engine EJ257 DOHC Turbocharged Subaru Impreza WRX STi
Toyota 1.5 L Inline-four engine 1NZ-FXE DOHC Hybrid Synergy Drive Toyota Prius
2003[24]
BMW 3.0 L Straight-six engine M54 DOHC BMW 330 Ci
BMW 3.2 L Straight-six engine S54 DOHC BMW M3
Chrysler 5.7 L V8 engine Hemi OHV Dodge Ram HD
Ford 6.0 L V8 engine Power Stroke OHV turbodiesel Ford F-Series HD
General Motors 4.2 L Straight-six engine Atlas LL8 DOHC GMC Envoy 4WD
Honda 2.0 L Inline-four engine K20A2 DOHC Acura RSX Type-S
Honda 3.0 L V6 engine J30 SOHC Honda Accord
BMW MINI 1.6 L Inline-four engine Tritec SOHC Supercharged Mini Cooper S
Nissan (Renault-Nissan Alliance) 3.5 L V6 engine VQ35DE DOHC Infiniti G35 Coupe
Volkswagen Group 1.8 L Inline-four engine EA827/EA113 20valve Turbo DOHC Turbocharged Volkswagen GTI MK4
2002[25]
BMW 3.0 L Straight-six engine M54 DOHC BMW 330 Ci
BMW 3.2 L Straight-six engine S54 DOHC BMW M3
DaimlerChrysler 5.0 L V8 engine M113 E50 SOHC Mercedes-Benz ML500
Ford 5.4 L V8 engine Modular SOHC Ford F-150 SuperCrew
General Motors 4.2 L Straight-six engine Atlas LL8 DOHC GMC Envoy 4WD
Isuzu (General Motors) 6.6 L V8 engine Duramax LB7 OHV turbodiesel Chevrolet Silverado HD
Honda 2.0 L Inline-four engine K20A2 DOHC Acura RSX Type-S
Nissan (Renault-Nissan Alliance) 3.5 L V6 engine VQ35DE DOHC Nissan Altima
Porsche 2.7 L Flat-six engine M96.22 DOHC Porsche Boxster
Volkswagen Group 1.8 L Inline-four engine EA827/EA113 20valve Turbo DOHC Turbocharged Volkswagen Jetta
2001[26]
Audi (Volkswagen Group) 1.8 L Inline-four engine EA827/EA113 20valve Turbo DOHC Turbocharged Audi A4
Audi (Volkswagen Group) 2.7 L V6 engine 'biturbo' DOHC Audi allroad quattro
BMW 3.0 L Straight-six engine M54 DOHC BMW 530i
DaimlerChrysler 3.2 L V6 engine M112 E32 SOHC Mercedes-Benz C320
Ford 5.4 L V8 engine Triton SOHC Ford F-150 Harley Davidson Edition
Isuzu (General Motors) 6.6 L V8 engine Duramax LB7 OHV turbodiesel GMC Sierra HD
Honda 2.0 L Inline-four engine F20C DOHC Honda S2000
Nissan (Renault-Nissan Alliance) 3.0 L V6 engine VQ30DE DOHC Nissan Maxima
Porsche 2.7 L Flat-six engine M96.22 DOHC Porsche Boxster
Toyota 1.5 L Inline-four engine 1NZ-FXE DOHC Toyota Hybrid System Toyota Prius
2000[27]
Audi (Volkswagen Group) 2.7 L V6 engine 'biturbo' DOHC
BMW 3.2 L Straight-six engine S52 DOHC
DaimlerChrysler 3.2 L V6 M112 E32 SOHC
Ford/Jaguar 3.9 L V8 engine AJ30 DOHC Lincoln LS
Ford 5.4 L V8 engine Triton SOHC
General Motors 3.5 L V6 engine LX5 DOHC Oldsmobile Intrigue
Honda 2.0 L Inline-four engine F20C DOHC Honda S2000
Nissan (Renault-Nissan Alliance) 3.0 L V6 engine VQ30DE DOHC
Porsche 3.2 L Flat-six engine M96.21 DOHC Porsche Boxster S
Toyota 4.0 L V8 engine 1UZ-FE DOHC
1999[citation needed]
BMW 2.8 L Straight-six engine M52 DOHC
BMW 3.2 L Straight-six engine S52 DOHC
Chrysler 4.7 L V8 engine PowerTech SOHC
Ford 2.5 L V6 engine Duratec SVT DOHC Ford Contour SVT
Ford 5.4 L V8 engine Triton SOHC
General Motors 3.5 L V6 engine LX5 DOHC Oldsmobile Intrigue
General Motors 5.7 L V8 engine LS1 OHV
Mercedes-Benz 3.2 L V6 engine M112 E32 SOHC
Nissan (Renault-Nissan Alliance) 3.0 L V6 engine VQ30DE DOHC
Toyota 4.0 L V8 engine 1UZ-FE DOHC
1998[citation needed]
BMW 2.5 L Straight-six engine M52 DOHC
BMW 3.2 L Straight-six engine S52 DOHC
Ford 2.5 L V6 engine Duratec SVT DOHC Ford Contour SVT
Ford 5.4 L V8 engine Triton SOHC
General Motors 5.7 L V8 engine LS1 OHV
Mazda 2.3 L V6 engine KJ-ZEM DOHC Miller cycle Supercharged Mazda Millenia
Mercedes-Benz 3.2 L V6 engine M112 E32 SOHC
Nissan (Renault-Nissan Alliance) 3.0 L V6 engine VQ30DE DOHC
Toyota 4.0 L V8 engine 1UZ-FE DOHC
Volkswagen Group 1.8 L Inline-four engine EA827/EA113 20valve Turbo DOHC Turbocharged
1997[citation needed]
Audi (Volkswagen Group) 1.8 L Inline-four engine EA827/EA113 20valve Turbo DOHC Turbocharged
BMW 3.2 L Straight-six engine S52 DOHC
BMW 4.4 L V8 engine BMW M62 DOHC
Ford 4.6 L V8 engine Modular DOHC
Ford 5.4 L V8 engine Triton SOHC
General Motors 3.8 L V6 engine 3800 Series II
General Motors 4.6 L V8 engine Northstar DOHC
Nissan (Renault-Nissan Alliance) 3.0 L V6 engine VQ30DE DOHC
Mazda 2.3 L V6 engine KJ-ZEM DOHC Miller cycle Supercharged Mazda Millenia
Volkswagen Group 1.9 L Inline-four engine PD TDI
1996[28]
BMW 4.4 L V8 engine M62 DOHC
BMW 3.2 L Straight-six engine S50 DOHC
Ford 4.6 L V8 engine Modular DOHC
General Motors 3.8 L V6 engine 3800 Series II
General Motors 4.6 L V8 engine Northstar DOHC
Honda 2.2 L Inline-four engine H22A1 DOHC Honda Prelude VTEC
Mazda 2.3 L V6 engine KJ-ZEM DOHC Miller cycle Supercharged Mazda Millenia
Nissan (Renault-Nissan Alliance) 3.0 L V6 engine VQ30DE DOHC
Saab 2.3 L Inline-four engine LPT B234 DOHC Turbocharged Saab 9000
Toyota 3.0 L V6 engine 1MZ-FE DOHC Toyota Avalon
1995[29]
BMW 4.0 L V8 engine M60 DOHC
BMW 3.0 L Straight-six engine S50 DOHC
Ford 2.5 L V6 engine Duratec 25 DOHC
General Motors 3.8 L V6 engine 3800 Series II
General Motors 4.6 L V8 engine Northstar DOHC
Honda 2.2 L Inline-four engine H22A1 DOHC Honda Prelude VTEC
Mazda 2.3 L V6 engine KJ-ZEM DOHC Miller cycle Supercharged Mazda Millenia
Nissan (Renault-Nissan Alliance) 3.0 L V6 engine VQ30DE DOHC
Saab 2.3 L Inline-four engine LPT B234 DOHC Turbocharged Saab 9000
Volkswagen 2.8 L VR6 engine VR6 12v DOHC
20th Century[30]
General Motors V8 engine Chevrolet small-block engine (first generation)
General Motors 3.8 L V6 engine Buick 3800 V6 engine
Cadillac 5.1 L V8 engine L-Head
Ford 2.9 L Inline-four engine Ford Model T engine Ford Model T
Ford V8 engine Flathead
Porsche Flat-six engine 1964—
BMW Straight-six engine 1968—
Volkswagen Flat-four engine E-motor 1936–2006
Honda Inline-four engine ED CVCC
Toyota 4.0 L V8 engine UZ DOHC
Toyota 2.2 L Inline-four engine Toyota 5SFE engine
Automaker Engine
displacement
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configuration
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Rankings

Number of times the following makes have received the award (excluding the special 20th century awards):

Make Awards Last decade/Post GFC (2009 - ) Notes
General Motors 37 12 includes Saab and Isuzu
BMW 36 14 includes Mini
Ford 32 14
Volkswagen Group 26 13 includes Volkswagen, Audi and post-2009 Porsche
Nissan (Renault-Nissan Alliance) 19 5
Honda 15 7
Chrysler 13 10
Toyota 11 4
Mazda 10 2
Daimler (Mercedes-Benz) 8 1
Hyundai 8 8
Porsche 3 0 Pre-2009 awards counted here prior to VW Group purchase
Subaru (Fuji Heavy Industries) 4 4
Volvo 2 4
Cummins 1 0
Jaguar Cars 1 1 Shared with Ford
Fiat 1 1

See also

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