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| Re: International Engine of the Year Awards 2007 -
05-08-2007, 09:14 AM
I knew it
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| Re: International Engine of the Year Awards 2007 -
05-08-2007, 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Zonda I knew it
How many years in a row have BMW won this now?  | 2 i think including this year. I think the 5.0L V10 won it last year, but the MB V12 Biturbo won it in 2005, if my memmories are correct. | | | | | GCZ's High Court
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| Re: International Engine of the Year Awards 2007 -
05-08-2007, 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by monster 2 i think including this year. I think the 5.0L V10 won it last year, but the MB V12 Biturbo won it in 2005, if my memmories are correct. | Nope;
2005 & 2006 - M V10
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| Re: International Engine of the Year Awards 2007 -
05-08-2007, 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Imhotep Evil What does that mean ?!
Sorry english ain't my native language | Whitewash = complete domination, which BMW did in this award. I am surprised the 6.2L V8 from AMG didn't win, what is the judging criteria for this award? | | | | | The Following User Says Thank You to Monster For This Useful Post: | | | Devotee
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| Re: International Engine of the Year Awards 2007 -
05-08-2007, 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by TycoonGTR Nope;
2005 & 2006 - M V10
2004 - AMG V12 BiTurbo  | Thanks mate... seems like my brain isn't working well. | | | | | GCZ's High Court
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| Re: International Engine of the Year Awards 2007 -
05-08-2007, 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by monster what is the judging criteria for this award? | SCORING
In every category, the panelists judged each shortlisted engine using their subjective driving impressions and technical knowledge, and took into account characteristics such as fuel economy, noise, smoothness, performance and driveability. The jurors each had 25 points to spend on their five favourite engines in each class. The maximum points that could be allocated to one engine was restricted to 15, while the minimum reward was one mark. An engine could not be tied for the top slot. - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER  | | | | | GCZ's High Court
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05-08-2007, 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by monster Thanks mate... seems like my brain isn't working well. | NP!  | | | | | Advocate
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| Re: International Engine of the Year Awards 2007 -
05-08-2007, 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Imhotep Evil LOL this would make muscle cars or econoboxes the best things ever.
Sorry disagree. | Engine is the soul of the car. The Chassis is the skeleton.
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| Re: International Engine of the Year Awards 2007 -
05-08-2007, 09:43 AM
International Engine of the Year 2001: BMW 3.2-litre International Engine of the Year 2002: BMW 4.4-litre Valvetronic International Engine of the Year 2005: BMW 5-litre V10 (M5, M6) International Engine of the Year 2006: BMW 5-litre V10 International Engine of the Year 2007: BMW 3-liter twin-turbo (335i)
So its 3 in a row
5 awards for BMW in "International Engine of the Year" but there are 11 other categories as well to count in. If we add them too BMW has won a lot more awards than those 5. | | | | | The Following User Says Thank You to Just_me For This Useful Post: | | | Global Moderator
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| Re: International Engine of the Year Awards 2007 -
05-08-2007, 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Yannis No award for Honda this year.  | Yeah, that's some what suprising.
Either way. Congratulations BMW
They truly make some of the best engines in the world. | | | | |