MANILA, Philippines - BMW once again proved its superiority in engine technology with the victory of its TwinPower Turbo Technology at the International Engine of the Year Awards 2013.
The 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology, fitted in the BMW 1 Series, BMW 3 Series and BMW 5 Series, finished at the top of its displacement category, a repeat of BMW’s victory last year. The Engine of the Year Awards was presented at the Engine Expo fair in Stuttgart last month.
Instantaneous power delivery and an unmatched level of efficiency were the cornerstones of BMW’s successful showing in this year’s Engine of the Year Awards, comprised of 84 motoring journalists from 35 countries.
Once again, BMW TwinPower Turbo technology provided the key to success in the 1.8 – 2.0-litre displacement class. It comprises a twin-scroll turbocharger, High Precision Direct Injection and BMW Valvetronic fully variable valve control. In the Philippines, particular models powered by the 180 kW/245 hp version of the engine are the BMW 328i, BMW 528i, and Z4 28i
The continued recognition of BMW’s superb engine technology highlights its unparalleled expertise in the area of drive system technology. Since 1999, the BMW Group has racked up over 60 class and overall wins in the competition.