Wards 10 Best Engines of 2016

[Mook]

Now in its 22nd year, the competition recognizes outstanding engines and electrified propulsion systems, as well as the technology and engineering behind them.

The Class of 2016:

• 3.0L Turbocharged DOHC I-6 (BMW 340i)
• 3.6L DOHC V-6 (Chevrolet Camaro/Cadillac ATS)
• 1.5L DOHC 4-cyl./120-kW Drive Motor (Chevrolet Volt EREV)
• 5.2L DOHC V-8 (Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang)
• 2.0L DOHC 4-cyl./50-kW Drive Motor (Hyundai Sonata PHEV)
• 3.5L DOHC V-6 (Nissan Maxima)
• 3.0L Turbodiesel DOHC V-6 (Ram 1500 EcoDiesel)
• 2.0L Turbocharged DOHC 4-cyl. Boxer (Subaru WRX)
• 1.8L DOHC 4-cyl./53-kW Drive Motor (Toyota Prius HEV)
• 2.0L Turbo/Supercharged DOHC 4-cyl. (Volvo XC90)

WardsAuto editors selected the winners after spending October and November studying and driving all 31 nominees. There is no instrumented testing – only everyday driving to and from home, work, school, the grocery store and grandma’s house.

Editors score each engine based on horsepower, torque, comparative specs, noise attenuation, fuel economy and the application of new technology. The guiding principles: Does the engine or electric propulsion system truly sell the car or raise the bar for its competitive set?

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[1quick]

No 3800 no care, that gt350 tho

 

[OffshoreDrilling]

BMW is the bestest BMW is the expensivist

 

[Turk]

WRX? I thought that motor has been relatively unchanged for 10+ years...

 

[syP]

2 from GM? 1 from virtually everything else?

 

[Spivitz]

My El Numero Uno :

6.2L V8

The 455 hp and 455 lb.-ft. of torque generated by this reputable small block LT1 V8 will bring to life the most powerful Camaro SS ever.

 

[Intel]

WRX? I thought that motor has been relatively unchanged for 10+ years...

new Direct Injected motor for 2015. gave it similar hp and more torque then the 2.5 older motor.

 

[SHARKBITEATTACK]

Only 1 v8 on the list... I guess their a dying breed tho.

What's the criteria they rate these engines on anyhow HP/L?