International Engine of the Year

The International Engine of the Year Award is an annual competition taking place, in which reward a number of automotive journalists from all over the world the best engines in different categories. It is organized by Britain's biggest carmakers since 1999 and was promoted to become a prestigious award.

The award will be based on the subjective driving experience and the technical expertise of the judges. Similarly to the results contribute to the efficiency in dealing with the fuel, soft response, the power output, noise and drivability. Each judge can award a maximum of 25 points for his five favorite motors. There must be one and a maximum of 15 points awarded minimal. Performance and consumption data is based on manufacturer data and are usually determined at the basis of the EU driving cycle.

The manufacturer BMW has received the coveted prize by far the most common.

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The following manufacturers have won the award more than once in the 13 years in which he has been awarded:

( former Awards for " Best Concept " and "Best Eco-friendly engine " are taken into account )