– Eight of the Ward’s 10 Best Engines feature Continental powertrain technologies.
– This is the 19th consecutive year that Continental technology has been integral to winners of the award.
For 19 consecutive years, Continental, a leading global automotive supplier, has provided key powertrain technologies to the winners of the Ward’s 10 Best Engines competition.
For the 2013 model year, eight of the Ward’s “10 best” engines feature Continental technology. This selective group of engines is determined by the editors of WardsAuto magazine. Together they test drive a myriad of vehicles, ranking the horsepower, torque, observed fuel economy, relative competitiveness and NVH.
“We are extremely pleased to see that once again Continental’s powertrain technologies have contributed to our customers’ success,” said Kregg Wiggins, senior vice president, powertrain, North America. “Our goal is to provide propulsion systems that are safe, powerful, environmentally friendly and affordable – and this year’s engine list demonstrates that ability.”
The engines in the WardsAuto list feature a number of Continental’s advanced engine technologies, including engine management systems, sensors and actuators.
The Ward’s 10 Best Engines featuring Continental technology include:
Audi S5 3.0L V-6
Engine Control Unit Gasoline direct-injection XL2 Solenoid Injector Knock sensor Electronic Throttle control Air control valve for supercharger air bypass
BMW 135is 3.0L N55
Electronic Throttle Control Engine speed sensor Knock sensor Oil condition sensor Manifold absolute pressure sensor Variable valve train actuator Smart coolant pump
Ram 1500 3.6L V-6
Engine Control Unit Knock sensor Cam sensor Crank sensor
Honda Accord 3.5L V-6
Engine Control Unit Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System
BMW 328i 2.0T
Electronic Throttle Control Knock sensor Manifold absolute pressure sensor Variable valve train actuator
Ford Focus ST/Taurus 2.0T
Knock Sensor Canister Purge Valve (CPV)
Ford Shelby GT500 V8
Electronic Control Unit Knock Sensor Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System
Cadillac ATS 2.0T
Electronic Control Unit Knock Sensor Flex Fuel Sensor Electronic Throttle Control
The WardsAuto editors chose the winning engines after spending months driving 40 vehicles in their daily commutes around metro Detroit. The technologies are then scored based upon power, technology, fuel economy and noise, vibration and harshness characteristics.
