Ward’s 10 Best Engines 2008 Jan 2, 2008 9:43 AM, WardsAuto.com, By Tom Murphy Behind every great engine is a team of great engineers and smart management to focus their energies on even the most daunting tasks.
Ward’s 10 Best Engines Winners Reflect Fuel-Economy Focus Dec 13, 2007 3:23 PM, WardsAuto.com, By Ward’s Staff Two 4-cyl. engines, two V-8s and six 6-cyl. engines – including a fuel-sipping diesel and North America’s first fullsize hybrid-electric SUV – make up the 2008 list.
Audi AG: FSI 2.0L Turbocharged DOHC I-4 Jan 2, 2008 9:41 AM, WardsAuto.com, By Bill Visnic Audi’s innovative FSI gasoline direct injection is the highlight of Audi’s technology-packed 4-cyl. powerhouse.
BMW AG: 3.0L Turbocharged DOHC I-6 Jan 2, 2008 9:40 AM, WardsAuto.com, By Bill Visnic Take one of the world’s greatest engines, add twin turbochargers, enjoy.
Daimler AG: 3.0L DOHC V-6 Turbodiesel Jan 2, 2008 9:39 AM, WardsAuto.com, By Bill Visnic Diesel is coming to America any minute now. But one of the best diesels is already here, from historic expert Mercedes-Benz.
Ford Motor Co.: 4.6L SOHC V-8 Jan 2, 2008 9:38 AM, WardsAuto.com, By Bill Visnic Ford’s grunty-but-modern 4.6L V-8 can satisfy muscle-car true believers.
General Motors Corp.: 3.6L DOHC V-6 Jan 2, 2008 9:37 AM, WardsAuto.com, By Bill Visnic Direct injection gasoline brings GM’s best V-6 into the 300-hp league.
General Motors Corp.: 6.0L OHV V-8 Hybrid Jan 2, 2008 9:36 AM, WardsAuto.com, By Bill Visnic GM widens the hybrid landscape with its world-first 2-Mode system, bringing HEV technology to fullsize SUVs.
Honda Motor Co. Ltd.: 3.5L SOHC V-6 Jan 2, 2008 9:35 AM, WardsAuto.com, By Bill Visnic Honda’s latest V-6 combines intriguing technology with its renowned refinement.
Nissan Motor Co. Ltd.: 3.7L DOHC V-6 Jan 2, 2008 9:33 AM, WardsAuto.com, By Bill Visnic Nissan adds some displacement to shoot its vaunted VQ V-6 well north of 300 hp.
Toyota Motor Corp.: 3.5L DOHC V-6 Jan 2, 2008 9:32 AM, WardsAuto.com, By Bill Visnic Unequaled refinement and class-leading power levels highlight Toyota’s Lexus 3.5L DOHC V-6.
Judges’ Remarks
GM Small Block an Old Dog With New Tricks Jan 2, 2008 9:31 AM, WardsAuto.com, By Mike Sutton Despite being conceived in an era when seat belts were still a novelty, GM’s small-block V-8 continues to rumble in the 21st century.
It’s a Gut Feeling Jan 2, 2008 9:30 AM, WardsAuto.com, By Tom Murphy Judges pick the 10 Best Engines by experiencing vehicles in our routine, daily driving cycles, much the same way consumers make purchase decisions.
Dear SRT4: It’s not you. It’s me. Jan 2, 2008 9:29 AM, WardsAuto.com, By Eric Mayne If I have to spend time in a high-revving turbocharged 4-banger, I prefer the company of the Mazdaspeed3’s I-4. It’s all about degrees of refinement.
Let’s Get Small Jan 2, 2008 9:28 AM, WardsAuto.com, By David E. Zoia If some of the cars tested in this year’s 10 Best Engines competition are any indication, shrinking displacements might not be as painful as you think.
Mercedes Bluetec Blends Performance, Fuel Economy Jan 2, 2008 9:27 AM, WardsAuto.com, By Byron Pope Diesel chatter is nearly imperceptible, and during mixed city and highway driving, we averaged more than 30 mpg, far exceeding that of the Lexus GS 450h hybrid sedan.
Mazda Motor Corp.: DISI 2.3L Turbocharged DOHC I-4 
