Best Engines 2011: The approach of Ward's Automotive

The company distributes famous Ward's 17 years now its trophies manufacturers who have designed and developed the 10 best engines of the year.

For the 2011 edition, the various specialists have tested 38 vehicles powered by many different engines. They were tried by their performance at their technology, their sonority, their driveability, consumption of raw materials and polluting fumes.

The different laureates receive their official title of "Best Engine 2011" in January, when holding the Auto Show in Detroit.

Here are the 10 best engines for 2011:

01 Li 3.0 TFSI V6 DOHC supercharges (Audi S4)

02 3.0 DOHC turbo I6 N55 Li (BMW 335i)

03 1.6 DOHC I4 turbocharged Li (Mini Cooper S)

04 3.6 DOHC V6 Pentastar Li (Dodge Avenger)

05 Li 5.0 DOHC V8 (Ford Mustang)

Li DOHC I4 1.4 06/111 kilowatts electric motor (Chevy Volt)

07 Tau DOHC V8 5.0 Li (Hyundai Genesis)

08 80kW AC synchronous electric motor (Nissan LEAF)

09 2.0 DOHC I4 Li Turbodiesel (Volkswagen Jetta TDI)

10 3.0 DOHC turbo I6 Li (S60)

For the first time in his life, found in the competition as a "Best Engine of the Year" Ward'Automotive two cars powered by an electric motor which are among the best choices for 2011. Consider the Chevrolet Volt and Nissan LEAF ranking to the 6th and 8th.