DETROIT, Jan. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- MAHLE Group
components and systems are featured on nine of the 10 engines
recently named to the Ward's list of 10 Best Engines for 2018.
Now in its 24th year, the Ward's 10 Best Engines competition
recognizes outstanding powertrain achievement, world-class
technologies and engines or electric propulsion systems "that are
so compelling they help sell the vehicle."
To be eligible, engines must be available on vehicles in the
U.S. market with a base price no higher than $62,000.
Industry-leading MAHLE components and systems featured on the
publication's award-winning engines for 2017 include: piston
systems and cylinder components, as well as valve-train,
air-management and thermal-management systems.
"The wide variety of MAHLE-equipped engines and powertrain
systems among this year's award winners is a testament to our
leading-edge technologies and the strength of our product lineup,"
said Scott Ferriman, president of
MAHLE Industries.
"We're extremely proud of the fact that for more than a decade a
majority of Ward's 10-best-award winners have featured MAHLE parts
and technology. It clearly demonstrates our commitment to providing
our customers with leading powertrain technologies and the highest
quality products."
Ward's 10 Best Engines for 2018 that feature MAHLE components
include:
- 150-kW Electric Propulsion System (Chevrolet Bolt EV)
- 3.6L Pentastar DOHC V-6/PHEV (Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid)
- 2.7L Twin Turbo DOHC V-6 (Ford F-150)
- 5.0L DOHC V-8 (Ford Mustang GT)
- 130-kW Fuel Cell/Electric Propulsion System (Honda
Clarity)
- 2.0L VTEC Turbocharged DOHC 4-Cyl. (Honda Civic Type R)
- 3.0L Turbocharged DOHC V-6 (Infiniti Q50)
- 2.0L Turbocharged DOHC 4-Cyl. (Jaguar XF)
- 3.3L Turbocharged DOHC V-6 (Kia
Stinger)
"We're happy to recognize great engines in luxury cars, but
we're thrilled to see so many high-volume automakers whose vehicles
are more affordable for average Americans delivering truly
outstanding powertrains," noted Drew
Winter, WardsAuto senior content
director.
"And we certainly didn't set out to find four electrified
drivetrains to honor this year," he added. "These four belong on
our list because they are extremely efficient while at the same
time fun to drive."
WardsAuto editors evaluated a field of 32 all-new engines or
electric propulsion systems in October and November of 2017 as part
of this year's competition, driving to and from home, work, school,
the store and on weekend road trips. There was no instrument
testing involved.
About MAHLE
MAHLE is a leading international development partner and supplier
to the automotive industry. With its products for combustion
engines and their peripherals as well as solutions for electric
vehicles, the group addresses all the crucial issues related to the
powertrain and air conditioning technology – from engine systems
and components to filtration to thermal management.
MAHLE products are fitted in at least every second vehicle
worldwide. MAHLE components and systems are also used off the road
– in stationary applications, for mobile machinery, rail transport,
as well as aerospace and marine applications.
In 2016, the group generated sales of approximately EUR 12.3 billion with about 77,000 employees and
is represented in 34 countries with 170 production locations. At 16
major development centers in Germany, Great
Britain, Luxembourg,
Spain, Slovenia, the USA, Brazil,
Japan, China, and India, 6,000 development engineers and
technicians are working on innovative solutions for the mobility of
the future.
More information is available at www.mahle.com,
www.mahle.com/mahle/en/news-and-press/
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