Ward's 10 Best Engines

Ward's 10 Best Engines is an annual list of the ten "best" automobile engines available in the U.S. market, that are selected by Ward's AutoWorld magazine. The list was started in 1994, and has been drawn every year since then.

Engines must be available in regular-production vehicles on sale in the U.S. market no later than the first quarter of the year. To be eligible, the engine also must be available in a vehicle with a base price of no more than $54,000 (for 2007 list). During a 2-month testing period, Ward's 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.

Results

automaker	country of origin	engine displacement	engine configuration	engine detail
Ward's 10 Best Engines (in alphabetical order)
2011^[1]
Audi (Volkswagen Group)		3.0 L	V6 engine	V6 DOHC Supercharged Fuel Stratified Injection
BMW		3.0 L	Straight-six engine	BMW N57 DOHC Twin-turbocharged
BMW		1.6 L	Inline-four engine	Prince DOHC Turbocharged
Chrysler Group LLC		3.6 L	V6 engine	Pentastar V6 DOHC VVT naturally aspirated
Ford		5.0 L	V8 engine	Coyote50 DOHC
General Motors		1.4 L	Inline-four engine	TwinPort electric Hybrid
Hyundai Motor		5.0 L	V8 engine	Tau CVVT DOHC
Nisan			synchronous motor	80 kW (110 hp) synchronous motor
Volkswagen		2.0 L	Inline-four engine	TDI CR Turbodiesel DOHC diesel
Volvo		3.0 L	Straight-six engine	T6 DOHC Turbocharged
2010^[2]
Audi (Volkswagen Group)		2.0 L	Inline-four engine	EA888 DOHC Turbocharged Fuel Stratified Injection Valvelift
Audi (Volkswagen Group)		3.0 L	V6 engine	V6 DOHC Supercharged Fuel Stratified Injection
BMW		3.0 L	Straight-six engine	BMW M57 DOHC Twin-turbocharged diesel
Chrysler Group LLC		3.6 L	V6 engine	Pentastar V6 DOHC VVT naturally aspirated
Ford		2.5 L	Inline-four engine	Duratec 25 DOHC Hybrid
Ford		3.5 L	V6 engine	EcoBoost V6 DOHC Twin-turbocharged
General Motors		2.4 L	Inline-four engine	LAF EcoTec DOHC
Hyundai Motor		4.6 L	V8 engine	Tau CVVT DOHC
Subaru (Fuji Heavy Industries)		2.5 L	H4 engine	EJ255 DOHC Turbocharged
Toyota		1.8 L	Inline-four engine	2ZR-FXE Dual VVT-i DOHC Hybrid Synergy Drive
Volkswagen		2.0 L	Inline-four engine	TDI CR Turbodiesel DOHC diesel
2009^[3]
Audi (Volkswagen Group)		2.0 L	Inline-four engine	EA888 DOHC Turbocharged Fuel Stratified Injection Valvelift
BMW		3.0 L	Straight-six engine	N54B30 Twin-turbocharged
BMW		3.0 L	Straight-six engine	BMW M57 DOHC Twin-turbocharged diesel
Chrysler		5.7 L	V8 engine	Hemi
Ford		2.5 L	Inline-four engine	Duratec 25 DOHC Hybrid
General Motors		3.6 L	V6 engine	Direct Injection High-Feature
Nissan		3.8 L	V6 engine	Nissan VR engine DOHC Twin-turbocharged
Hyundai Motor		4.6 L	V8 engine	Tau CVVT DOHC
Toyota		3.5 L	V6 engine	2GR-FSE DOHC
Volkswagen		2.0 L	Inline-four engine	TDI CR Turbodiesel DOHC diesel
2008^[4]
Audi (Volkswagen Group)		2.0 L	Inline-four engine	EA827/EA113 Turbocharged Fuel Stratified Injection DOHC
BMW		3.0 L	Straight-six engine	N54B30 twin turbo
Mercedes-Benz		3.0 L	V6 engine	Bluetec Turbodiesel
Ford		4.6 L	V8 engine	Modular 3V SOHC
General Motors		3.6 L	V6 engine	Direct Injection High-Feature
General Motors		6.0 L	V8 engine	Vortec OHV Hybrid
Honda		3.5 L	V6 engine	J35
Mazda		2.3 L	Inline-four engine	DISI turbocharged DOHC
Nissan		3.7 L	V6 engine	VQ37VHR
Toyota		3.5 L	V6 engine	2GR-FSE
2007^[5]
Audi (Volkswagen Group)		2.0 L	Inline-four engine	EA827/EA113 Turbocharged Fuel Stratified Injection DOHC
BMW		3.0 L	Straight-six engine	N52B30
BMW		3.0 L	Straight-six engine	N54B30 twin turbo
Mercedes-Benz		3.0 L	V6 engine	Bluetec Turbodiesel
Chrysler		5.7 L	V8 engine	Hemi Magnum
Ford		4.6 L	V8 engine	Modular 3V SOHC
Ford		3.5 L	V6 engine	Duratec 35
Mazda		2.3 L	Inline-four engine	DISI turbocharged DOHC
Nissan		3.5 L	V6 engine	VQ35HR
Toyota		3.5 L	V6 engine	2GR-FSE
2006^[6]
Audi (Volkswagen Group)		2.0 L	Inline-four engine	EA827/EA113 Turbocharged Fuel Stratified Injection DOHC
Audi (Volkswagen Group)		4.2 L	V8 engine	40valve 2xDOHC
BMW		3.0 L	Straight-six engine	N52B30 naturally aspirated, magnesium-aluminium block, Double-VANOS, Valvetronic
Chrysler		5.7 L	V8 engine	Hemi Magnum
Ford		4.6 L	V8 engine	Modular 3V SOHC
General Motors		2 L	Inline-four engine	Ecotec LSJ supercharged DOHC
General Motors		2.8 L	V6 engine	High-Feature turbocharged DOHC
Mazda		2.3 L	Inline-four engine	MZR DISI turbocharged DOHC
Nissan		3.5 L	V6 engine	VQ35DE
Toyota		3.5 L	V6 engine	2GR-FSE DOHC
2005^[7]
Audi (Volkswagen Group)		3.2 L	V6 engine	Fuel Stratified Injection 2xDOHC
Audi (Volkswagen Group)		4.2 L	V8 engine	40valve 2xDOHC
Chrysler		5.7 L	V8 engine	Hemi
Mercedes-Benz		3.2 L	Straight-six engine	DOHC CDI Turbodiesel
Ford		4.6 L	V8 engine	Modular 3V SOHC
General Motors		4.2 L	Straight-six engine	Atlas LL8
Honda/Acura		3.5 L	V6 engine	J35
Honda		3.0 L	V6 engine	J30 IMA Hybrid
Mazda		1.3 L	Wankel engine	Renesis
Nissan		3.5 L	V6 engine	VQ35DE
2004^[8]
Audi (Volkswagen Group)		4.2 L	V8 engine	40valve 2xDOHC
BMW		3.2 L	Straight-six engine	S54
Chrysler		5.7 L	V8 engine	Hemi
Cummins		5.9 L	Straight-six engine	600 turbodiesel
General Motors		4.2 L	Straight-six engine	Atlas LL8
Honda		3.0 L	V6 engine	J30
Mazda		1.3 L	Wankel engine	Renesis
Nissan		3.5 L	V6 engine	VQ35DE
Subaru (Fuji Heavy Industries)		2.5 L	H4 engine	EJ257 DOHC Turbocharged
Toyota		1.5 L	Inline-four engine	1NZ-FXE Hybrid Synergy Drive
2003^[9]
BMW		3.2 L	Straight-six engine	S54
BMW		3.0 L	Straight-six engine	M54
Chrysler		5.7 L	V8 engine	Hemi
Ford		6.0 L	V8 engine	Power Stroke turbodiesel
General Motors		4.2 L	Straight-six engine	Atlas LL8
Honda		2.0 L	Inline-four engine	K20
Honda		3.0 L	V6 engine	J30
BMW MINI		1.6 L	Inline-four engine	Tritec supercharged
Nissan		3.5 L	V6 engine	VQ35DE
Volkswagen		1.8 L	Inline-four engine	EA827/EA113 20valve Turbo DOHC
2002^[10]
BMW		3.0 L	Straight-six engine	M54
BMW		3.2 L	Straight-six engine	S54
DaimlerChrysler		5.0 L	V8 engine	M113 E50 SOHC
Ford		5.4 L	V8 engine	Modular SOHC
General Motors		4.2 L	Straight-six engine	Atlas LL8
Isuzu (General Motors)		6.6 L	V8 engine	Duramax Turbodiesel
Honda		2.0 L	Inline-four engine	K20
Nissan		3.5 L	V6 engine	VQ35DE
Porsche		2.7 L	Flat-6	DOHC
Audi \|[Volkswagen Group]]		1.8 L	Inline-four engine	EA827/EA113 20valve Turbo DOHC
2001^[11]
Audi (Volkswagen Group)		1.8 L	Inline-four engine	EA827/EA113 20valve Turbo DOHC
Audi (Volkswagen Group)		2.7 L	V6 engine	'biturbo' 2xDOHC
BMW		3.0 L	Straight-six engine	M54
DaimlerChrysler		3.2 L	V6 engine	SOHC
Ford		5.4 L	V8 engine	Triton
Isuzu (General Motors)		6.6 L	V8 engine	Duramax Turbodiesel
Honda		2.0 L	Inline-four engine	F20C
Nissan		3.0 L	V6 engine	VQ30DE
Porsche		2.7 L	Flat-6	DOHC (used in Boxster models)
Toyota		1.5 L	Inline-four engine	1NZ-FXE Toyota Hybrid System
2000^[12]
BMW		4.4 L	V8 engine	BMW M62 Vanos
BMW		3.2 L	Straight-six engine	S52 DOHC
DaimlerChrysler		3.2 L	V6	SOHC
Jaguar		3.9 L	V8 engine	AJ-V8
Ford		5.4 L	V8 engine	Triton
General Motors		3.5 L	V6 engine	LX5 DOHC
Honda		2.0 L	Inline-four engine	F20C
Nissan		3.0 L	V6 engine	VQ30DE
Porsche		3.2 L	Flat-6	DOHC
Toyota		4.0 L	V8 engine	1UZ-FE DOHC
1999^{[citation needed]}
BMW		4.4 L	V8 engine	BMW M62 Vanos^{[citation needed]}
BMW		3.2 L	Straight-six engine	S52 DOHC
Chrysler		4.7 L	V8 engine	PowerTech SOHC
General Motors		3.5 L	V6 engine	LX5 DOHC
Mercedes-Benz		3.2 L	V6 engine	SOHC
Nissan		3.0 L	V6 engine	VQ30DE
General Motors		5.7 L	V8 engine	LS1
Toyota		4.0 L	V8 engine	1UZ-FE DOHC
1998^{[citation needed]}
BMW		4.4 L	V8 engine	BMW M62
BMW		3.2 L	Straight-six engine	S52 DOHC
BMW		5.4 L	V12 engine	BMW M73
Ford		5.4 L	V8 engine	Triton
General Motors		5.7 L	V8 engine	LS1
Mazda		2.3 L	V6 engine	KJ-ZEM
Mercedes-Benz		3.2 L	V6	SOHC
Nissan		3.0 L	V6 engine	VQ30DE
Toyota		4.0 L	V8 engine	1UZ-FE DOHC
Audi-Volkswagen		1.8 L	Inline-four engine	EA827/EA113 20valve Turbo DOHC
1997^{[citation needed]}
BMW		4.4 L	V8 engine	BMW M62
Ford		5.4 L	V8 engine	Triton
General Motors		3.8 L	V6 engine	3800 Series II
Nissan		3.0 L	V6 engine	VQ30DE
Mazda		2.3 L	V6 engine	KJ-ZEM
Volkswagen		1.9 L	Inline-four engine	PD TDI
BMW		3.2 L	Straight-six engine	S52 DOHC Double Vanos
BMW		4.4 L	V8 engine	BMW M62^{[clarification needed]}
Ford		4.6 L	V8 engine	Modular DOHC
Cadillac		4.6 L	V8 engine	Northstar DOHC
1996^{[citation needed]}
BMW		4.4 L	V8 engine	BMW M62
BMW		3.0 L	Straight-six engine	S50
Ford		2.5 L	V6 engine	Duratec 25
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
Honda		2.2 L	Inline-four engine	F22
Mazda		2.3 L	V6 engine	KJ-ZEM
Nissan		3.0 L	V6 engine	VQ30DE
Saab		2.3 L	Inline-four engine	LPT B234
Toyota		3.0 L	V6 engine	1MZ-FE DOHC
1995^{[citation needed]}
BMW		4.0 L	V8 engine	M60
BMW		3.0 L	Straight-six engine	S50
Ford		2.5 L	V6 engine	Duratec 25
General Motors		3.8 L	V6 engine	3800 Series II
General Motors		4.6 L	V8 engine	Northstar
Honda		2.2 L	Inline-four engine	F22
Mazda		2.3 L	V6 engine	KJ-ZEM
Nissan		3.0 L	V6 engine	VQ30DE
Saab		2.3 L	Inline-four engine	LPT B234
Volkswagen		2.8 L	VR6 engine	VR6 12v DOHC
20th Century^[13]
BMW			Straight-six engine	1968 -
Cadillac			V8 engine	L-Head
Ford			Inline-four engine	Model T
Ford			V8 engine	Flathead
General Motors		3.8 L	V6 engine	3800
General Motors			V8 engine	Small-block
Honda			Inline-four engine	ED CVCC
Porsche			Flat-6	1964 -
Toyota/Lexus			V8 engine	UZ
Volkswagen			Flat-4	E-motor 1936-
automaker	country of origin	engine displacement	engine configuration	engine detail

References

^ "Ward's 10 Best Engines". Ward's AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 2010-12-16. Retrieved 2011-01-09.
^ "2010 Ward's 10 Best Engines". Ward's AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 2009-12-21. Retrieved 2010-08-09.
^ "Ward's Announces 2009 10 Best Engines Winners". Ward's AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 2008-12-05. Retrieved 2009-07-25.
^ "Ward's 10 Best Engines Winners Reflect Fuel-Economy Focus (2008)". Ward's AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 2007-12-13. Retrieved 2009-07-25.
^ "Ward's Announces 10 Best Engines Winners for 2007". Ward's AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 2006-12-05. Retrieved 2009-07-25.
^ "Ward's 10 Best Engines for 2006". Ward's AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 2006-01-04. Retrieved 2009-07-25.
^ "Ward'S 10 Best Engines 2005". Ward's AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 2005-02-01. Retrieved 2009-07-25.
^ "Ten Years Of 10 Best Engines (2004)". Ward's Dealer Business. WardsDealer.com. 2004-02-01. Retrieved 2009-09-09.
^ "Ten Best Engines (2003)". Ward's Dealer Business. WardsDealer.com. 2003-02-01. Retrieved 2009-09-09.
^ "2002 Ward's Ten Best Engines". Ward's AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 2002-01-01. Retrieved 2009-07-25.
^ "Ten Best Engines (2001)". Ward's AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 2001-01-01. Retrieved 2009-07-25.
^ "Ten Best Engines 2000". Ward's AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 2000-01-01. Retrieved 2009-07-25.
^ "The 10 Best Engines of the 20th Century". Ward's AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 2000-01-01. Retrieved 2009-07-25.

External links

Ward's AutoWorld official website

[1] "Ward's 10 Best Engines". Ward's AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 2010-12-16. Retrieved 2011-01-09.

[2] "2010 Ward's 10 Best Engines". Ward's AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 2009-12-21. Retrieved 2010-08-09.

[3] "Ward's Announces 2009 10 Best Engines Winners". Ward's AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 2008-12-05. Retrieved 2009-07-25.

[4] "Ward's 10 Best Engines Winners Reflect Fuel-Economy Focus (2008)". Ward's AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 2007-12-13. Retrieved 2009-07-25.

[5] "Ward's Announces 10 Best Engines Winners for 2007". Ward's AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 2006-12-05. Retrieved 2009-07-25.

[6] "Ward's 10 Best Engines for 2006". Ward's AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 2006-01-04. Retrieved 2009-07-25.

[7] "Ward'S 10 Best Engines 2005". Ward's AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 2005-02-01. Retrieved 2009-07-25.

[8] "Ten Years Of 10 Best Engines (2004)". Ward's Dealer Business. WardsDealer.com. 2004-02-01. Retrieved 2009-09-09.

[9] "Ten Best Engines (2003)". Ward's Dealer Business. WardsDealer.com. 2003-02-01. Retrieved 2009-09-09.

[10] "2002 Ward's Ten Best Engines". Ward's AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 2002-01-01. Retrieved 2009-07-25.

[11] "Ten Best Engines (2001)". Ward's AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 2001-01-01. Retrieved 2009-07-25.

[12] "Ten Best Engines 2000". Ward's AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 2000-01-01. Retrieved 2009-07-25.

[13] "The 10 Best Engines of the 20th Century". Ward's AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 2000-01-01. Retrieved 2009-07-25.

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