International Engine of the Year Awards 2010


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AMG V8 wins "International Engine of the Year Awards 2010": Mercedes-AMG builds the best sports engine

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Stuttgart/Affalterbach – The AMG 6.3-litre V8 engine took away two top accolades as part of the coveted "International Engine of the Year Awards 2010": the high-revving naturally aspirated engine developing up to 386 kW/525 hp comfortably took top spot in the "Best Performance Engine" and "Above 4 litres" categories. This is the second year running that the eight-cylinder engine from AMG has beaten off the competition.


Bearing the internal designation M 156, the AMG 6.3-litre V8 engine with its displacement of 6208 cubic centimetres produces between 336 kW (457 hp) and 386 kW (525 hp), develops up to 630 Nm of torque and features in various AMG models, including the C 63 AMG, the E 63 AMG and the SL 63 AMG. The basis for the agile power delivery is the consistent technology transfer from motorsport, which has been an inseparable part of the company philosophy at Mercedes-AMG for over four decades. The verdict of juror Jason Cammisa from Automobile Magazine (USA): "The absolute epitome of a German hot rod V8 engine!" Carl Cunanan, editor of C! Magazine (USA): For its fantastic engine sound alone it deserved first place!"

The great potential of the award-winning AMG V8 is also reflected in its character-packed, powerful evolution: the engine – dubbed the M 159 – for the SLS AMG super sports car is based on the M 156; in the gullwing the AMG high-revving naturally aspirated engine develops 420 kW (571 hp) and delivers maximum torque of 650 Nm. Another outstanding vehicle is the C 63 AMG with Performance Package Plus and maximum output of 358 kW (487 hp). The overhauled features inside the engine are responsible for the increase in output: the forged pistons adopted from the SLS AMG together with new connecting rods and a lightweight crankshaft make the engine three kilograms lighter. The reduced inertia enhances the agility of the eight-cylinder unit, which offers even more exhilarating responsiveness.

Mercedes-AMG beats off established rivals


The "International Engine of the Year Awards" rank among the most prestigious honours in the automotive sector and have been organised by specialist UK publisher, UKIP Media & Events, since 1999. An independent jury of 65 renowned motor journalists from 32 countries chooses the best engines of the year. Following on from the success in 2009, the AMG 6.3-litre V8 engine also managed to beat off prestigious rivals from Germany, Italy, the UK, USA and Japan this year, enabling Mercedes-AMG to demonstrate once again its consummate expertise in developing and producing exhilarating high-performance engines.

Friedrich Eichler, Head of Engine & Powertrain Development at Mercedes-AMG:
"Our renewed success this year in the two categories is testimony to the out-and-out positive test results for the AMG 6.3-litre V8 engine in all the media. The top spots also reflect the great enthusiasm of our customers."
 
Normally BMW walk away with the honors...

Well deserved M-B / AMG, congrats! :usa7uh:
 
There are a lot more categories than this one. Where is the info about the other "winners/categories"?
 
There are a lot more categories than this one. Where is the info about the other "winners/categories"?

There is nothing on the official "International Engines of the Year Awards" site. I got that press release from Daimler's media site.

:t-cheers:
 
International Engine of the Year Award 2010 for 2.5-liter TFSI in the Audi TT RS

International Engine of the Year Award 2010 for 2.5-liter TFSI in the Audi TT RS

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  • Best engine in 2-liter to 2.5-liter category
  • Sixth category award win in a row for Audi TFSI technology

A jury of 71 leading motoring journalists from35 countries has voted the turbocharged 2.5-liter FSI in the Audi TT RS as the “International Engine of the Year 2010” in the 2-liter to 2.5-liter category.

The 2.5-liter unit in the Audi TT RS features both turbocharging and FSI direct gasoline injection technology, two of Audi’s core technologies, and marked a return to five cylinder engines for the brand with the four rings. With a displacement of 2,480 cubic centimeters, this engine produces 250 kW (340 hp) between 5,400 and 6,500 rpm and peak torque of 450 Nm (332 lb-ft) from 1,600 to 5,300 rpm.

International Engine of the Year jury members felt that the 2.5-liter engine in the TT RS is: “Torque, power, a beautiful sound – this engine has it all. This is five-cylinder architecture at its best”.

This powerful five-cylinder engine is also surprisingly frugal, requiring an average of just 9.2 liters/100 km (25.57 US mpg) in the Coupé, while the Roadster needs only 9.5 l/100 km (24.76 US mpg).

The engine’s low weight of only 183 kilograms (403.45 lb) is also a top figure. It helps keep the total weight of the TT RS low and also offers significant advantages for the distribution of axle loads and thus for the car’s handling.

Developed by quattro GmbH, the Audi TT RS was launched in the summer of 2009. The Coupé can sprint from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.6 seconds and from zero to 200 km/h (124 mph) in 15.9 seconds. It has an optional top speed of 280 km/h (174 mph).

This is the sixth category win in a row at the International Engine of the Year Awards for Audi TFSI technology. For the last five years, the Audi 2.0-liter TFSI engine has won the award in the 1.8 to 2.0-liter category. FSI direct gasoline injection and turbocharging are two of Audi’s core technologies.
 
^ Surely the best engine in the world in its size and displacement class. The big pity is that its application is limited to one model presently and, furthermore, seemingly limited only to the transverse installation application. In the more holistic view of the complete product - the TTRS - it's clearly just the engine that is world-class whilst the powertrain and chassis combined fall short of greatness.

In my opinion, the measure of a great engine is more than just the engine - it's much more about how ubiquitously, yet appropriately, that engine can be applied (e.g. M156) or how the engine complements (and is complemented by) the dynamic package as a whole. The S65 / M3 combination is a classic example of an epic engine that never dominates the experience to the extent that the rest of the package's shortcomings become more apparent.

The engine in the TTRS is terrific - it's just a pity that it doesn't do duty in a chassis that plays its part in equal measure. I'd love to see the 2.5 TFSI engine in the longitudinal application with proper 50:50 or more rearward-biased torque split. In short the 2.5 TFSI is an engine with nowhere to go. And this is a great pity...

The M156 in contrast is a paragon of performance engine versatility; it's seen duty in an SUV all the way through to drop-top convertibles and luxury, uber-saloons. What an engine - both from a technical admiration point of view and an appreciation of economies of scale perspective.

As for the S65, it's still the best naturally aspirated V8 in production under 4.5 litres IMHO.

On another note, how much does the supercharged TFSI V6 in the S4 weigh?
 
Here are all winners: International Engine of the Year Awards 2010

Out of these engines, the Volkswagen 1.4-litre TSI Twincharger won the overall Engine of the Year 2010 award.


Best regards,
south
 
^ Surely the best engine in the world in its size and displacement class. The big pity is that its application is limited to one model presently and, furthermore, seemingly limited only to the transverse installation application.

Don't worry, the 2.5 TFSI will be used in other vehicles. :usa7uh:

On another note, how much does the supercharged TFSI V6 in the S4 weigh?

189 Kg.
 
I just hope the 6.2L AMG V8 doesn't disappear all together now. It should be updated with DI and downsized to 6L and put in the updated C-Class AMG and SLK AMG models. The smaller AMGs get the n/a motor and the bigger heavier models get the new turbo, IMO thats how they should do it.


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I was already surprised that BMW didn't get anything but South made my day, four prizes isn't bad at all :) OFC I'm happy for the other award winners too (am I talking to engines? :t-crazy2:)
 
I think AMG won last year aswell in performance engine category with the same engine..
Or this press release is late..

Anyways congrats:)
 

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