BMW has triumphed at the International Engine of the Year awards, taking victory with the amazing three litre twin-turbo inline ‘six’ found in the 335i and collecting six other gongs. The victory means the trophy stays in Munich for a record third year in a row, and frankly we’re not surprised, given the incredible blend of potent torque and top-end power the 335i engine produces.
The 335i engine also won the ‘best new engine’ section, and the 2.5 litre BMW 'six' won best engine in the two – two and a half litre category. In a slightly more controversial decision, the German firm also won the ‘best performance engine’ category with the five litre V10 from the M5/M6. We still can’t decide whether we love the noise and power, or still lust after the E39 M5 V8’s torque...
Meanwhile, Porsche picked up its first ever award (yes, really) for the latest 997 turbo motor in the three - four litre category and the VW 1.4 TSI Twincharger engine triumphed in the one – one point four litre category. German engineering might was firmly to the fore.
The awards are held at Engine Expo in Stuttgart, Germany, and are judged by 62 motoring journalists from 30 different countries.