Ward’s 10 Best Engines Field Packs 6-Cyl. Punch

The industry is rapidly integrating electric vehicles, but for now auto makers are proving conventional internal-combustion engines are capable of remarkable gains in output, refinement, fuel efficiency and all-around driving enjoyment.

The 2010 field of nominees for Ward’s 10 Best Engines honors is overflowing with new technology-rich powertrains, especially in the 6-cyl. category.

This year’s pool includes 13 6-cyl. engines, compared with 11 last year, and nearly every ...