International Engine of the Year


The International Engine of the Year was an annual competition for automotive industry internal [combustion engine]s and electric motors, judged by a panel of automobile journalists from around the world. It is organised by UKi Media & Events' Automotive Magazines. The competition was started in 1999. The last competition was held in 2019. The 2020 competition was initially delayed due to COVID-19 and was never scheduled.
The award is determined by the panellists using "subjective driving impressions and technical knowledge, and took into account characteristics such as fuel economy, noise, smoothness, performance and driveability".

Rankings

Number of times the following makes have received the award:
MakeAwardsNotes
BMW62including Tritec engine
Volkswagen/Audi36
Ferrari26
Honda23
Toyota22
Daimler/Mercedes-Benz13
Ford9
BMW-PSA [Peugeot Citroën]9
Porsche9
Fiat/Alfa Romeo8
Tesla Motors7
PSA Peugeot Citroën6
Mazda4
GM/Saab3
McLaren3
Subaru2