Well, the 2006 Engine of the Year winners have been announced. Let’s just say, “Ze Germans are coming!”

Notably absent is anything from North America. Though I’m struggling to suggest a motor that fits a category below and tops what’s already there. I mean, it IS hard to top the BMW V-10.

List is below:

Best New Engine 2006
Volkswagen 1.4-liter TSI Twincharger (Golf)

Best Fuel Economy
Toyota 1.5-liter Hybrid Synergy Drive (Prius)

Best Performance Engine
BMW 5-liter V10 (M5, M6)

Sub 1-liter
Honda 1-liter IMA (Insight)

1-liter to 1.4-liter
Volkswagen 1.4-liter TSI Twincharger (Golf)

1.4-liter to 1.8-liter
Toyota 1.5-liter Hybrid Synergy Drive (Prius)

1.8-liter to 2-liter
Volkswagen 2-liter Turbo (Golf, Audi A3, A6, SEAT Leon, Skoda Octavia)

2-liter to 2.5-liter
Subaru 2.5-liter Turbo (Impreza, Forester, Saab 9-2X)

2.5-liter to 3-liter
BMW 3-liter Twin-Turbo Diesel (535d)

3-liter to 4-liter
BMW 3.2-liter (M3, Z4 M)

Above 4-liter
BMW 5-liter V10 (M5, M6)

International Engine of the Year 2006
BMW 5-liter V10 (M5, M6)

Check out Edmunds for the full scoop and more links & pics.

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