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06-19-2009, 09:05 AM
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The judges are from all over the world, not just Germany. List here: International Engine of the Year Awards 2009. In fact, a LOT of them are from the US.
Looking at the awards for other catagories, the Germans clearly dominate. Their innovative use of technology in their motors produce a lot of power but also reduce consumption and COČ emissions, something of increasing importance. If anything, I'm most impressed at the 1,4 litre VW motor that's sitting in the EU-spec Golf because it produces 178PS through both a super-and turbo charger, while only consuming 6,2 l/100km. The Japanese have small displacement motors too, but they lack any oomph and sound buzzy when one thrashes it. As for American motors...........well our soft drinks are larger than 1,4 litres. BMW may have gone astray (IMO) with the styling and the technology and whatnot. But I've never complained about their motors, which get better and better. (Okay, the N52B30 is a bit of a downer, but that's more of a US-emissions problem). Last edited by AzNMpower32; 06-19-2009 at 09:13 AM. 
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06-19-2009, 09:15 AM
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Yeah, I read that.
The Awards are organised by Engine Technology International, published by UKIP Media & Events, which also publish a number of other automotive titles including Automotive Testing Technology International, Tire Technology International, Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology International, Vehicle Dynamics International, Professional Motorsport World and European Automotive Components News. Hit our home page (www.ukipme.com) to discover more. Seems like an organization that arranges awards for just about anything. I'm not saying it's not valid, just based in Europe. The internet is huge and I am sure there is also an international award for engines that favor other countries. I guess I'm always skeptical, it's the world we live in today. I rarely believe anything I see. Sad. All the winning engines were from Europe, with the exception of the 1.0 L 3-Cylinder VVT-i in the Aygo/IQ/Yaris/C1/107/Justy Last edited by Viperfreak2; 06-19-2009 at 09:22 AM.
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06-20-2009, 12:38 AM
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And that is without counting their motorcycle engines flat twin and 4il. They may not always be the more powerful (although the latest S1000RR is actually the most powerful 1000cc on the market) but they are powerful enough and last forever. The famous flying brick (4il) introduced in 1985 (750, 1000, 1100, 1150, 1200 and now 1300cc) is one of the most reliable motorcycle engine on the market.
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06-20-2009, 08:08 AM
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06-22-2009, 10:33 PM
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Those cars sound fantastic! Never said they didn't. I just disagree with saying the M3 sounds horrible. Those cars cost 3 times as much, they should sound better.
 I like the starter sound on the DB9.
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06-23-2009, 07:54 AM
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Lambo sound
Best sound ever is from an old video of a Countach. Brought a tear to my eye.
YouTube - Lamborghini Countach LP500S Last edited by Viperfreak2; 06-23-2009 at 07:57 AM. Reason: added link
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