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2018 Winners

  • Best New Engine: Ferrari 6.5-litre V12
  • Green Engine of the Year: Tesla full-electric powertrain
  • Best Performance Engine: Ferrari 3.9-litre biturbo V8
  • Best Electric Powertrain: Tesla full-electric powertrain
  • Sub 1-litre: Volkswagen 999cc three-cylinder turbo
  • 1-litre to 1.4-litre: PSA Peugeot Citroen 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbo
  • 1.4-litre to 1.8-litre: BMW 1.5-litre three-cylinder electric-gasoline hybrid
  • 1.8-litre to 2-litre: Porsche 2-litre turbo
  • 2-litre to 2.5-litre: Audi 2.5-litre five-cylinder turbo
  • 2.5-litre to 3-litre: Porsche 3-litre six-cylinder turbo
  • 3-litre to 4-litre: Ferrari 3.9-litre biturbo V8
  • Above 4-litre: Ferrari 6.5-litre V12
  • International Engine of the Year: Ferrari 3.9-litre biturbo V8

2017 Winners

  • Best New Engine: Honda 3.5-litre V6 electric-gasoline hybrid
  • Green Engine of the Year: Tesla full-electric powertrain
  • Best Performance Engine: Ferrari 3.9-litre biturbo V8
  • Sub 1-litre: Ford 998cc three-cylinder turbo
  • 1-litre to 1.4-litre: PSA Peugeot Citroen 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbo
  • 1.4-litre to 1.8-litre: BMW 1.5-litre three-cylinder electric-gasoline hybrid
  • 1.8-litre to 2-litre: Porsche 2-litre turbo
  • 2-litre to 2.5-litre: Audi 2.5-litre five-cylinder turbo
  • 2.5-litre to 3-litre: Porsche 3-litre six-cylinder turbo
  • 3-litre to 4-litre: Ferrari 3.9-litre biturbo V8
  • Above 4-litre: Ferrari 6.3-litre V12
  • International Engine of the Year: Ferrari 3.9-litre biturbo V8

2016 Winners

  • Best New Engine: Ferrari 3.9-litre biturbo V8
  • Green Engine of the Year: Tesla full-electric powertrain
  • Best Performance Engine: Ferrari 3.9-litre biturbo V8
  • Sub 1-litre: Ford 998cc three-cylinder turbo
  • 1-litre to 1.4-litre: PSA Peugeot Citroen 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbo
  • 1.4-litre to 1.8-litre: BMW 1.5-litre three-cylinder electric-gasoline hybrid
  • 1.8-litre to 2-litre: Mercedes-AMG 2-litre turbo
  • 2-litre to 2.5-litre: Audi 2.5-litre five-cylinder turbo
  • 2.5-litre to 3-litre: Porsche 3-litre six-cylinder turbo
  • 3-litre to 4-litre: Ferrari 3.9-litre biturbo V8
  • Above 4-litre: Ferrari 6.3-litre V12
  • International Engine of the Year: Ferrari 3.9-litre biturbo V8

2015 Winners

  • Best New Engine: BMW 1.5-litre three-cylinder electric-gasoline hybrid
  • Green Engine of the Year: Tesla full-electric powertrain
  • Best Performance Engine: Ferrari 4.5-litre V8
  • Sub 1-litre: Ford 999cc three-cylinder turbo
  • 1-litre to 1.4-litre: PSA Peugeot Citroen 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbo
  • 1.4-litre to 1.8-litre: BMW 1.5-litre three-cylinder electric-gasoline hybrid
  • 1.8-litre to 2-litre: Mercedes-AMG 2-litre turbo
  • 2-litre to 2.5-litre: Audi 2.5-litre five-cylinder turbo
  • 2.5-litre to 3-litre: BMW M 3-litre twin-turbo six-cylinder
  • 3-litre to 4-litre: McLaren 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8
  • Above 4-litre: Ferrari 4.5-litre V8
  • International Engine of the Year: BMW 1.5-litre three-cylinder electric-gasoline hybrid

2014 Winners

  • Best New Engine: Mercedes-AMG 2-litre turbo
  • Green Engine of the Year: Tesla Full-electric powertrain
  • Best Performance Engine: Ferrari 4.5-litre V8
  • Sub 1-litre: Ford 1.0-litre EcoBoost
  • 1-litre to 1.4-litre: Volkswagen Group 1.4-litre TSI Twincharger
  • 1.4-litre to 1.8-litre: BMW-PSA Peugeot Citroen 1.6-litre turbo petrol
  • 1.8-litre to 2-litre: Mercedes-AMG 2-litre turbo
  • 2-litre to 2.5-litre: Audi 2.5-litre five-cylinder turbo
  • 2.5-litre to 3-litre: BMW 3-litre twin-power turbo six-cylinder gasoline
  • 3-litre to 4-litre: McLaren 3.8-litre V8
  • Above 4-litre: Ferrari 4.5-litre V8
  • International Engine of the Year: Ford 1.0-litre EcoBoost

2013 Winners

  • Best New Engine: Volkswagen 1.4-litre TSI ACT
  • Green Engine of the Year: Fiat 875cc two-cylinder turbo CNG
  • Best Performance Engine: Ferrari 6.3-litre V12
  • Sub 1-litre: Ford 999cc three-cylinder turbo
  • 1-litre to 1.4-litre: Volkswagen 1.4-litre TSI Twincharger
  • 1.4-litre to 1.8-litre: BMW/PSA 1.6-litre turbo petrol
  • 1.8-litre to 2-litre: BMW 2-litre twin-turbo four-cylinder petrol
  • 2-litre to 2.5-litre: Audi 2.5-litre five-cylinder turbo
  • 2.5-litre to 3-litre: Porsche 2.7-litre DI
  • 3-litre to 4-litre: McLaren 3.8-litre V8
  • Above 4-litre: Ferrari 6.3-litre V12
  • International Engine of the Year: Ford 999cc three-cylinder turbo

2012 Winners

  • Best New Engine: Ford 999cc three-cylinder turbo
  • Green Engine of the Year: General Motors 1.4-litre range-extender
  • Best Performance Engine: Ferrari 4.5-litre V8
  • Sub 1-litre: Ford 999cc three-cylinder turbo
  • 1-litre to 1.4-litre: Volkswagen 1.4-litre TSI Twincharger
  • 1.4-litre to 1.8-litre: BMW/PSA 1.6-litre turbo
  • 1.8-litre to 2-litre: BMW 2-litre twin-turbo petrol
  • 2-litre to 2.5-litre: Audi 2.5-litre five-cylinder turbo
  • 2.5-litre to 3-litre: BMW 3-litre bi-turbo six-cylinder
  • 3-litre to 4-litre: BMW 4-litre V8
  • Above 4-litre: Ferrari 4.5-litre V8
  • International Engine of the Year: Ford 999cc three-cylinder turbo

2011 Winners

  • Best New Engine: Fiat 875cc Twinair
  • Green Engine of the Year: Fiat 875cc Twinair
  • Best Performance Engine: Ferrari 4.5-litre V8
  • Sub 1-litre: Fiat 875cc Twinair
  • 1-litre to 1.4-litre: Volkswagen 1.4-litre TSI Twincharger
  • 1.4-litre to 1.8-litre: BMW 1.6-litre Turbo
  • 1.8-litre to 2-litre: BMW 2-litre twin-turbo diesel
  • 2-litre to 2.5-litre: Audi 2.5-litre turbo
  • 2.5-litre to 3-litre: BMW 3-litre DI Twin-Turbo
  • 3-litre to 4-litre: BMW 4-litre V8
  • Above 4-litre: Ferrari 4.5-litre V8
  • International Engine of the Year: Fiat 875cc Twinair

2010 Winners

  • Best New Engine: Fiat 1.4-litre MultiAir Turbo
  • Green Engine of the Year: Toyota 1.8-litre Hybrid
  • Best Performance Engine: Mercedes-AMG 6.2-litre
  • Sub 1-litre: Toyota 1-litre
  • 1-litre to 1.4-litre: Volkswagen 1.4-litre TSI Twincharger
  • 1.4-litre to 1.8-litre: BMW-PSA 1.6-litre Turbo
  • 1.8-litre to 2-litre: BMW 2-litre twin-turbo diesel
  • 2-litre to 2.5-litre: Audi 2.5-litre five-cylinder turbo
  • 2.5-litre to 3-litre: BMW 3-litre DI Twin-Turbo
  • 3-litre to 4-litre: BMW 4-litre V8
  • Above 4-litre: Mercedes-AMG 6.2-litre
  • International Engine of the Year: Volkswagen 1.4-litre TSI Twincharger

2009 Winners

  • Best New Engine: Porsche 3.8-litre flat six DI
  • Green Engine of the Year: Volkswagen 1.4-litre TSI Twincharger
  • Best Performance Engine: Mercedes-AMG 6.2-litre
  • Sub 1-litre: Toyota 1-litre three-cylinder
  • 1-litre to 1.4-litre: Volkswagen 1.4-litre TSI Twincharger
  • 1.4-litre to 1.8-litre: BMW-PSA 1.6-litre Turbo
  • 1.8-litre to 2-litre: Audi 2-litre Turbo FSI
  • 2-litre to 2.5-litre: Mercedes-Benz Diesel 2.1-litre
  • 2.5-litre to 3-litre: BMW 3-litre DI Twin Turbo
  • 3-litre to 4-litre: BMW 4-litre V8
  • Above 4-litre: Mercedes-AMG 6.2-litre
  • International Engine of the Year: Volkswagen 1.4-litre TSI Twincharger

2008 Winners

  • Best New Engine: BMW 2-litre Diesel Twin Turbo
  • Green Engine of the Year: Toyota 1.5-litre Hybrid Synergy Drive
  • Best Performance Engine: Porsche 3.6-litre Turbo
  • Sub 1-litre: Toyota 1-litre
  • 1-litre to 1.4-litre: Volkswagen 1.4-litre TSI Twincharger
  • 1.4-litre to 1.8-litre: BMW-PSA 1.6-litre Turbo
  • 1.8-litre to 2-litre: Volkswagen/Audi 2-litre Turbo FSI
  • 2-litre to 2.5-litre: Subaru 2.5-litre Turbo
  • 2.5-litre to 3-litre: BMW 3-litre Twin Turbo
  • 3-litre to 4-litre: BMW 4-litre V8
  • Above 4-litre: BMW 5-litre V10
  • International Engine of the Year: BMW 3-litre Twin Turbo

2007 Winners

  • Best New Engine: BMW 3-litre Twin Turbo
  • Best Fuel Economy: Toyota 1.5-litre Hybrid Synergy Drive
  • Best Performance Engine: BMW 5-litre V10
  • Sub 1-litre: Toyota 1-litre
  • 1-litre to 1.4-litre: Volkswagen 1.4-litre TSI Twincharger
  • 1.4-litre to 1.8-litre: BMW-PSA 1.6-litre Turbo
  • 1.8-litre to 2-litre: Volkswagen/Audi 2-litre Turbo FSI
  • 2-litre to 2.5-litre: BMW 2.5-litre
  • 2.5-litre to 3-litre: BMW 3-litre Twin Turbo
  • 3-litre to 4-litre: Porsche 3.6-litre Turbo
  • Above 4-litre: BMW 5-litre V10
  • International Engine of the Year: BMW 3-litre Twin Turbo

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: BMW 5-litre V10

2005 Winners

  • Best New Engine: BMW 5-litre V10
  • 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: Fiat-GM 1.3-litre Diesel
  • 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: Honda 2.2-litre Diesel
  • 2.5-litre to 3-litre: BMW 3-litre Twin-Turbo Diesel
  • 3-litre to 4-litre: BMW 3.2-litre
  • Above 4-litre: BMW 5-litre V10
  • International Engine of the Year: BMW 5-litre V10

2004 Winners

  • Best New Engine: Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive
  • Best Fuel Economy: Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive
  • Best Performance Engine: Mercedes-AMG 65
  • Sub 1-litre: Honda 1-litre IMA
  • 1-litre to 1.4-litre: Honda 1.3-litre IMA
  • 1.4-litre to 1.8-litre: Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive
  • 1.8-litre to 2-litre: Honda 2-litre
  • 2-litre to 2.5-litre: BMW 2.5-litre
  • 2.5-litre to 3-litre: Mazda RENESIS Rotary
  • 3-litre to 4-litre: BMW 3.2-litre
  • Above 4-litre: Volkswagen 5-litre V10 TDi
  • International Engine of the Year: Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive

2003 Winners

  • Best New Engine: Mazda RENESIS Rotary
  • Best Fuel Economy: Honda 1.3-litre IMA
  • Best Performance Engine: Mercedes-AMG 55
  • Sub 1-litre: Honda 1-litre IMA
  • 1-litre to 1.4-litre: Honda 1.3-litre IMA
  • 1.4-litre to 1.8-litre: MINI Supercharged 1.6-litre
  • 1.8-litre to 2-litre: Honda 2-litre
  • 2-litre to 2.5-litre: BMW 2.5-litre
  • 2.5-litre to 3-litre: Mazda RENESIS Rotary
  • 3-litre to 4-litre: BMW 3.2-litre
  • Above 4-litre: Volkswagen 5-litre V10 TDi
  • International Engine of the Year: Mazda RENESIS Rotary

2002 Winners

  • Best New Engine: BMW 4.4-litre Valvetronic
  • Best Fuel Economy: Honda 1-litre IMA
  • Best Concept: GM AUTOnomy
  • Sub 1-litre: Honda 1-litre IMA
  • 1-litre to 1.4-litre: Honda 1.3-litre IMA
  • 1.4-litre to 1.8-litre: Toyota 1.8-litre VVTL-i 190
  • 1.8-litre to 2-litre: Honda 2-litre
  • 2-litre to 2.5-litre: PSA Peugeot-Citroën 2.2-litre HDi
  • 2.5-litre to 3-litre: BMW 3-litre
  • 3-litre to 4-litre: BMW 3.2-litre
  • Above 4-litre: BMW 4.4-litre Valvetronic
  • International Engine of the Year: BMW 4.4-litre Valvetronic

2001 Winners

  • Best New Engine: BMW 3.2-litre
  • Best Fuel Economy: Honda 1-litre IMA
  • Best Concept: Saab SVC
  • Sub 1-litre: Honda 1-litre IMA
  • 1-litre to 1.4-litre: Volkswagen Group 1.4-litre TDi
  • 1.4-litre to 1.8-litre: BMW 1.8-litre Valvetronic
  • 1.8-litre to 2-litre: Honda 2-litre
  • 2-litre to 2.5-litre: PSA Peugeot-Citroën 2.2-litre HDi
  • 2.5-litre to 3-litre: BMW 3-litre
  • 3-litre to 4-litre: BMW 3.2-litre
  • Above 4-litre: Ferrari 5.5-litre
  • International Engine of the Year: BMW 3.2-litre

2000 Winners

  • Best Eco-friendly: Toyota Hybrid Prius
  • Best Fuel Economy: Honda Hybrid 1-litre Insight
  • Best Concept: DaimlerChrysler Necar 4
  • Sub 1-litre: Honda Hybrid 1-litre Insight
  • 1-litre to 1.4-litre: Toyota 1.3-litre VVTi
  • 1.4-litre to 1.8-litre: Honda 1.8-litre
  • 1.8-litre to 2-litre: Honda 2-litre
  • 2-litre to 2.5-litre: Alfa Romeo 2.5-litre V6
  • 2.5-litre to 3-litre: BMW 3-litre TDi
  • 3-litre to 4-litre: BMW 4-litre V8 TDi
  • Above 4-litre: Ferrari 5.5-litre V12
  • International Engine of the Year: Honda Hybrid 1-litre Insight

1999 Winners

  • Best Eco-friendly: Toyota Prius Hybrid
  • Best Fuel Economy: Volkswagen 1.2-litre TDi
  • Best Concept: DaimlerChrysler Necar 4
  • Sub 1-litre: Toyota 1-litre
  • 1-litre to 1.4-litre: ;Volkswagen 1.2-litre TDi
  • 1.4-litre to 1.8-litre: Toyota Prius Hybrid
  • 1.8-litre to 2-litre: Volkswagen 1.9-litre 110PS TDi
  • 2-litre to 2.5-litre: Audi 2.5-litre V6 TDi
  • 2.5-litre to 3-litre: BMW 3-litre TDi
  • 3-litre to 4-litre: BMW 4-litre V8 TDi
  • Above 4-litres: BMW 5.34-litre V12
  • International Engine of the Year: Toyota Yaris 1-litre