Ward’s Announces 2009 10 Best Engines Winners

SOUTHFIELD, MI – Amid plummeting vehicle sales, thousands of job losses, an economy officially in recession and pleas for federal assistance, a handful of auto makers have cause to celebrate.

Ward’s Automotive Group announces its 2009 10 Best Engines list, which reflects the diversity of powertrains that will play a role in reshaping America’s automotive landscape.

The winners for 2008 (engine and tested vehicle):

Audi AG: 2.0L TFSI turbocharged DOHC I-4 (A4 Avant)

BMW AG: 3.0L turbocharged DOHC I-6 (135i Coupe)

BMW AG: 3.0L DOHC I-6 Turbodiesel (335d)

Chrysler LLC: 5.7L Hemi OHV V-8 (Dodge Ram/Challenger R/T)

Ford Motor Co.: 2.5L DOHC I-4 HEV (Escape Hybrid)

General Motors Corp.: 3.6L DOHC V-6 (Cadillac CTS)

Honda Motor Co. Ltd.: 3.5L SOHC V-6 (Accord Coupe)

Hyundai Motor Co. Ltd.: 4.6L DOHC V-8 (Genesis)

Toyota Motor Corp.: 3.5L DOHC V-6 (Lexus IS 350)

Volkswagen AG: 2.0L SOHC I-4 Turbodiesel (Jetta TDI)

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