Nowadays, every family is inseparable from cars, and cars are now very popular, making them affordable for every family. We all know that when we buy a car, we always buy its engine, because the engine is the heart of the car, and the life of the car depends entirely on the quality of the engine. In the United States, there is a famous engine award - Ward's Top Ten Engines, which covers gasoline, diesel, hybrid, pure electric and fuel cell power. It should be said to be an automotive powertrain competition! Next, let's do Take a look at Ward’s top ten power rankings.
1. BMW 3.0T inline six-cylinder gasoline engine
The BMW X5’s 3.0t inline six-cylinder engine (B58) was the only German engine in Ward’s top ten last year. This year it has been upgraded again, including a 25% reduction in turbine blade fan mass, an increase in direct injection pressure to 350bar, and a new dual-branch exhaust system. The re-adjusted BMW M340i has a maximum horsepower of 382 horsepower and a maximum torque of 500 Nm, allowing the M340i to accelerate from 0 to 100 mph in just 4.5 seconds.
2. Daimler 3.0-liter turbocharged inline six-cylinder gasoline engine 48V mild hybrid system
Mercedes-Benz is also a veteran of straight-six engines, but its difference from BMW is that A 48V light hybrid system has been added. The addition of this mild hybrid system not only gives the engine advantages in starting and acceleration. It can also make the start-stop system more perfect without any additional vibration, and it is very fast and quiet even when cold starting, which is also very consistent with the luxury and comfortable positioning of the Mercedes-Benz brand. With 362 horsepower and 500 Nm of torque, the GLE 450 combines the advantages of ride comfort, fuel economy and ample power.
3. FCA 3.6-liter naturally aspirated V6 engine dual-motor hybrid system
The only domestic models using the power system are RM1500, Chrysler Grand Voyager and JEEP Grand Commander PHEV. making them relatively rare. On the contrary, it is very popular in the United States. The 16kWh battery pack has a range of 53 kilometers and the measured fuel consumption is only 9-9.3 liters/100km. When driving at a constant speed of 60km/h, fuel consumption is controlled at 6.7l/100km.
4. Ford 2.3-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder gasoline engine
The representative model is the Ford Mustang Ecoboost?HPP. This is not the first time this engine has made the list. In 2017, it made the top 10 for its performance in the Focus RS. The Mustang's engine is now mounted longitudinally instead of the transverse layout found on the Focus RS, but the overall engine structure remains the same. The judges tested the Mustang? HPP, which has a larger diameter turbine with lower back pressure and up to 1.5 bar of boost pressure, and the power reaches 146 horsepower.
5. General Motors’ 3.0-liter turbocharged inline six-cylinder diesel engine
A common model is the GMC Sierra. Diesel engines are better at low torque than gasoline engines, and they are also more advantageous in terms of vehicle cost and later maintenance. Pickups spend most of their time hauling cargo and need good acceleration at low speeds. General Motors will use the 3.0?T inline six cylinder diesel engine is just right on the GMC Sierra.
6. General Motors’ 6.2L naturally aspirated V8 gasoline engine
The representative model is the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. It's the only V8 on this year's list, with increasingly stringent emissions requirements and a clear preference for turbocharging and hybrid systems in recent years. But this year's V8 engine is different from last year's award-winning version: this year's engine is a 6.2-liter V8, which comes from the all-new Chevrolet Corvette Stingray (C8), code-named LT2, and is the "new" in the GM Small Block V8 series. member".
7. Honda's 2.0L naturally aspirated inline four-cylinder engine i-MMD hybrid system
Honda's i-MMD has developed into the third generation model, which uses a low-power Fuel consumption and near-perfect usage experience have conquered consumers. In last year’s list, we also saw Honda’s 2.0?L hybrid system. The Accord Hybrid equipped with this power system compared with Toyota’s 2.5?L hybrid system. Although the Toyota TSH is ahead in terms of structural and technical complexity, the Accord Hybrid's good handling, low fuel consumption, good reliability will be its competitive advantages, and it is cost-effective.
8. Nissan 2.0T variable compression ratio inline four-cylinder gasoline engine
As we all know, the compression ratio of the engine is not variable; after all, the movement of the piston is constant. The VC-Turbo variable compression ratio turbocharged engine invented by Nissan broke this rule and won the Ward Top Ten Award. VC-Turbo is the most subversive engine in recent years. Variable compression ratio engine technology has brought engines into a new era, making the impossible in 20 years a reality. It will be named Nissan VC Turbo engine (VC stands for Variable Compression). Variable compression ratio), by adjusting the length of the piston rod, the engine compression ratio is continuously adjustable from 14:1 to 8:1.
9. Hyundai 1.6T inline four-cylinder gasoline engine
This 1.6T engine will not be installed on the 10th-generation domestic Sonata. Instead, it will offer two powertrains: 1.5t 7DCT and 2.0t 8AT. After all, Hyundai already has its focus on the European market.
10. Hyundai’s 150kW pure electric drive system
Hyundai’s 150kW pure electric system is the only pure electric system on the list. It is installed on the KONA EV, with a maximum power of 150 kilowatts, acceleration from zero to zero in only 7.6 seconds, an official cruising range of 415 kilometers, and a charging time of 54 minutes from 0 to 80.
Summary: Only about half of Ward's top ten engines and powertrains are available domestically, both in terms of power and fuel economy. Judging from the award-winning models, Japanese and Korean models are the biggest winners. Winning for two consecutive years shows their strength. German brands are still the number one among luxury brands, and American brands are also excellent, but they basically have a displacement of 3.0l or more, which is beyond the reach of most Chinese consumers.
This article comes from the author of Autohome Chejiahao and does not represent the views and positions of Autohome.