# ward's auto 10 best engines **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [March 24, 2008, 10:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wards-auto-10-best-engines/236159 "2008-03-24T10:49:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![votblindub](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/votblindub/32/6280_2.png) [@votblindub](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/votblindub)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2008, 10:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wards-auto-10-best-engines/236159/1 "2008-03-24T10:49:30Z")
Audi AG FSI 2L Turbocharged DOHC I-4 Audi’s 2L turbocharged 4-cyl. wins its second consecutive 10 Best Engines award. BMW AG 3L DOHC I-6 Churning out 255 hp, BMW’s hallmark I-6 benefits from 12 generations of Bavarian inline powertrain development. BMW AG 3L Turbocharged DOHC I-6 BMW’s first turbocharged gasoline engine in generation wins 2007 10 Best Engines award. DaimlerChrysler AG 3L DOHC V-6 Turbodiesel DC cooks up a winning combination with its efficient new 3L V-6 turbodiesel. DaimlerChrysler AG Hemi Magnum 5.7L OHV V-8 DC’s Hemi V-8 wins its fifth consecutive Ward’s 10 Best Engines award. Ford Motor Co. Duratec 35 3.5L DOHC V-6 Thrusty and refined all-new Ford 3.5L V-6 wins its first Ward’s 10 Best Engines award. Ford Motor Co. 4.6L SOHC V-8 Ford’s 4.6L SOHC V-8 gets even better, with an extra 25 hp in Shelby GT trim. Mazda Motor Corp. DISI 2.3L Turbocharged DOHC I-4 With the subtlety of a percussion grenade, Mazda’s mighty DISI 2.3L 4-cyl. lands for a second straight year on Ward’s 10 Best Engines list. Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. 3.5L DOHC V-6 Nissan adds to its VQ V-6 legend with an unprecedented 13th consecutive Ward’s 10 Best Engines honor. Toyota Motor Corp. 3.5L DOHC V-6 With impressive power and fuel economy, Toyota’s 3.5L DOHC V-6 is a shining example of a premium V-6. Sauce: Wards Auto ---
**Author:** ![GranMassaX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/granmassax/32/6299_2.png) [@GranMassaX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GranMassaX)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2008, 10:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wards-auto-10-best-engines/236159/2 "2008-03-24T10:57:52Z")
what?! no K20!? this list is BS ---
**Author:** ![McBitchin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ecc23a/32.png) [@McBitchin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/McBitchin)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2008, 11:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wards-auto-10-best-engines/236159/3 "2008-03-24T11:10:21Z")
> [@GranMassaX](#): > > what?! no K20!? this list is BS exactly what i was thinking :lol ---
**Author:** ![timmay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/6a8cbe/32.png) [@timmay](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/timmay)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2008, 11:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wards-auto-10-best-engines/236159/4 "2008-03-24T11:16:32Z")
What a terrible list. ---
**Author:** ![votblindub](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/votblindub/32/6280_2.png) [@votblindub](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/votblindub)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2008, 11:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wards-auto-10-best-engines/236159/5 "2008-03-24T11:17:45Z")
> [@timmay](#): > > What a terrible list. Why do u say that, Tim? ---
**Author:** ![Mike3](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mike3/32/6350_2.png) [@Mike3](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mike3)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2008, 11:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wards-auto-10-best-engines/236159/6 "2008-03-24T11:49:49Z")
Woohoo for the 4.6! :tong ---
**Author:** ![bennyfizzle](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bennyfizzle/32/6291_2.png) [@bennyfizzle](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bennyfizzle)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2008, 11:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wards-auto-10-best-engines/236159/7 "2008-03-24T11:52:34Z")
> [@Mike](#): > > Woohoo for the 4.6! :tong WTF?! How did it even make the list?! ---
**Author:** ![timmay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/6a8cbe/32.png) [@timmay](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/timmay)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2008, 12:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wards-auto-10-best-engines/236159/8 "2008-03-24T12:42:26Z")
> [@votblindub](#): > > Why do u say that, Tim? First of all, I’m glad you guys made it back finally! Sounds like you had some unexpected hurdles :headbang I mainly have a problem with these: DaimlerChrysler AG Hemi Magnum 5.7L OHV V-8 DC’s Hemi V-8 wins its fifth consecutive Ward’s 10 Best Engines award. Ford Motor Co. Duratec 35 3.5L DOHC V-6 Thrusty and refined all-new Ford 3.5L V-6 wins its first Ward’s 10 Best Engines award. Ford Motor Co. 4.6L SOHC V-8 Ford’s 4.6L SOHC V-8 gets even better, with an extra 25 hp in Shelby GT trim. Toyota Motor Corp. 3.5L DOHC V-6 With impressive power and fuel economy, Toyota’s 3.5L DOHC V-6 is a shining example of a premium V-6. If this is the pinnacle of engine design then engineering is in a sad state, between inefficiency compared to its peers in terms power related to displacement and TERRIBLE fuel economy these are not specimens of “pushing the envelope.” …and don’t like the ambiguity of this: Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. 3.5L DOHC V-6 Nissan adds to its VQ V-6 legend with an unprecedented 13th consecutive Ward’s 10 Best Engines honor. Which VQ 3.5 are they talking about?? the DE or HR? I’ve owned a car with the HR and have driven dozens with the DE both left me uninspired, while they are putting out a lot of power for their size they make a very metallic sound and get pretty poor fuel economy. If it were my list and I was trying to be international my list would include: General Motors Company 7.0 pushrod V8 Chevrolet builds on the legendary LS series V8’s with the king kong of pushrod V8’s in the special trim Z06 corvette. Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG 3.6L Flat 6 First turbo car(in this case twin turbo) to utilize variable turbine geometry, producing biblical power from a very average size engine. Tesla Motors, inc. 3-phase, 4-pole electric motor The first revolutionary “motor” in ages, 248hp, max torque available from 0-6,000 RPM’s, redline at 13k RPMs and it weighs 45lbs I’d have to think about it some more to come up with one or two more, I would probably let the VQ remain on the list just because it is very efficient in terms of HP:Liter ---
**Author:** ![Auto0utcast](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/auto0utcast/32/6281_2.png) [@Auto0utcast](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Auto0utcast)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2008, 12:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wards-auto-10-best-engines/236159/9 "2008-03-24T12:44:42Z")
![http://www.funnymos.com/funny-pictures/bmw.jpg](http://www.funnymos.com/funny-pictures/bmw.jpg) ![http://www.funnymos.com/funny-pictures/audi.jpg](http://www.funnymos.com/funny-pictures/audi.jpg) ![http://www.funnymos.com/funny-pictures/subaru.jpg](http://www.funnymos.com/funny-pictures/subaru.jpg) ![http://www.theclientsideblog.com/4abentley.JPG](http://www.theclientsideblog.com/4abentley.JPG) ---
**Author:** ![votblindub](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/votblindub/32/6280_2.png) [@votblindub](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/votblindub)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2008, 12:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wards-auto-10-best-engines/236159/10 "2008-03-24T12:46:43Z")
you forgot ![http://www.theclientsideblog.com/4abentley.JPG](http://www.theclientsideblog.com/4abentley.JPG) ---
**Author:** ![Auto0utcast](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/auto0utcast/32/6281_2.png) [@Auto0utcast](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Auto0utcast)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2008, 12:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wards-auto-10-best-engines/236159/11 "2008-03-24T12:48:46Z")
no i didnt 😉 ---
**Author:** ![GranMassaX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/granmassax/32/6299_2.png) [@GranMassaX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GranMassaX)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2008, 12:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wards-auto-10-best-engines/236159/12 "2008-03-24T12:49:06Z")
coming from the guy that blew his up :lol Subaru won best engine in their category, not best overall. Here is the whole list of 2006 winners: Best New Engine: Volkswagen 1.4-litre TSI Twincharger Best Fuel Economy: Toyota 1.5-litre Hybrid Synergy Drive Best Performance Engine: BMW 5-litre V10 Sub 1-litre: Honda 1-litre IMA 1-litre to 1.4-litre: Volkswagen 1.4-litre TSI Twincharger 1.4-litre to 1.8-litre: Toyota 1.5-litre Hybrid Synergy Drive 1.8-litre to 2-litre: Volkswagen 2-litre FSI Turbo 2-litre to 2.5-litre: Subaru 2.5-litre Turbo 2.5-litre to 3-litre: BMW 3-litre Twin Turbo Diesel 3-litre to 4-litre: BMW M 3.2-litre Above 4-litre: BMW 5-litre V10 International Engine of the Year 2005: BMW 5-litre V10 BMW got 5 of the 12 categories. Does BMW even make an engine that would be in the 2.0 - 2.5 liter category? ---
**Author:** ![Auto0utcast](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/auto0utcast/32/6281_2.png) [@Auto0utcast](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Auto0utcast)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2008, 12:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wards-auto-10-best-engines/236159/13 "2008-03-24T12:51:10Z")
it was th 06 that won… the 04 was the red headed step child :headbang ---
**Author:** ![GranMassaX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/granmassax/32/6299_2.png) [@GranMassaX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GranMassaX)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2008, 12:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wards-auto-10-best-engines/236159/14 "2008-03-24T12:53:42Z")
> [@EJ257FTW](#): > > it was th 06 that won… the 04 was the red headed step child :headbang oh… point taken :crackup ---
**Author:** ![Mike3](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mike3/32/6350_2.png) [@Mike3](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mike3)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2008, 12:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wards-auto-10-best-engines/236159/15 "2008-03-24T12:55:06Z")
> [@bennyfizzle](#): > > WTF?! How did it even make the list?! Hater. :lol ---
**Author:** ![imported\_hybrdthry91](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/imported_hybrdthry91/32/6315_2.png) [@imported\_hybrdthry91](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_hybrdthry91)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2008, 1:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wards-auto-10-best-engines/236159/16 "2008-03-24T13:44:21Z")
> [@votblindub](#): > > BMW AG 3L DOHC I-6 > Churning out 255 hp, BMW’s hallmark I-6 benefits from 12 generations of Bavarian inline powertrain development. funny we had a stock 2.0 liter k series putting out roughly the same power with tuning. ---
**Author:** ![stuffnthings](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/stuffnthings/32/6294_2.png) [@stuffnthings](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/stuffnthings)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2008, 2:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wards-auto-10-best-engines/236159/17 "2008-03-24T14:28:41Z")
Fhuk Honda ---
**Author:** ![bennyfizzle](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bennyfizzle/32/6291_2.png) [@bennyfizzle](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bennyfizzle)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2008, 3:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wards-auto-10-best-engines/236159/18 "2008-03-24T15:12:46Z")
> [@stuffnthings](#): > > Fhuk Honda definitely ---
**Author:** ![McBitchin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ecc23a/32.png) [@McBitchin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/McBitchin)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2008, 6:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wards-auto-10-best-engines/236159/19 "2008-03-24T18:09:28Z")
> [@GranMassaX](#): > > BMW got 5 of the 12 categories. Does BMW even make an engine that would be in the 2.0 - 2.5 liter category? i think the old z3 might have been a 4cyl in that range but thats long gone ---
**Author:** ![Allstar\_Graphics](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/allstar_graphics/32/6287_2.png) [@Allstar\_Graphics](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Allstar_Graphics)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2008, 6:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wards-auto-10-best-engines/236159/20 "2008-03-24T18:45:43Z")
who the F is Ward? Without the cat c15 3406-3408 etc life would have ended [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wards-auto-10-best-engines/236159.md?page=2)