10 of the World's best engines is an annual list of the ten ''"''best''"''
automobile
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engines
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available in the U.S. market, that are selected by ''
Ward's AutoWorld'' magazine. The list was started in 1994 for Model Year 1995, and has been drawn every year since then, published at the end of the preceding year.
Engines must be available in regular-production vehicles on sale in the U.S. market no later than the first quarter of the year. Eligibility has also been based on availability in a vehicle below a base price limit, which increased progressively from for the 1995 list up to for the 2020 list; this limit was eliminated for future competitions following the announcement of the 2020 winners. During a 2-month testing period, Wards editors evaluate each engine according to a number of objective and subjective criteria in everyday driving situations – there is no instrumented testing. The selection takes into account
power and
torque
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output,
noise, vibration and harshness
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(NVH) levels, technical relevance, and basic comparative numbers. Each engine competes against all others.
For the 2020 competition, the name will be changed to Worlds 10 Best Engines and Propulsion Systems.
Results
Rankings
Number of times the following makes have received the award (excluding the special 20th century awards):
See also
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List of motor vehicle awards
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International Engine of the Year The International Engine of the Year is an annual competition for automotive industry internal combustion engines and electric motors, judged by a panel of automobile journalists from around the world. It is organised by UKi Media & Events' Automot ...
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PACE Award
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World Car of the Year
References
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External links
Wards AutoWorldofficial website
Motor vehicle awards
Automobile engines
Lists of automobile engines