Wards Ten Best Engines For 2008

[Michael_S]

Originally Posted by james11

I think that this is the firstt time in ten years that Nissan's 3.5 V6 was not on the list. Suprising.

Especially surprising considering the 3.7 in the G37 - 330 horsepower from 3.7 liters naturally aspirated, and better economy than the 306 horsepower engine in the G35.

[unkillsam]

Yes it is surprising that the Ford motor made it and the 2.0 SIDI motor did not make it for GM.

The Mod motor is not particularly powerful, efficient, or quiet.

Can't imagine why it's on the list ALL the time.

[gardnet1]

GM and Ford(Mazda) were the only ones with multiple winners which is good. I look for GM to get another engine on the 09 list along with the Twin-Force Ford engines coming out.

[Z06ified]

Originally Posted by james11

I think that this is the firstt time in ten years that Nissan's 3.5 V6 was not on the list. Suprising.

It's effectively there. The 3.7 VQ is basically the same engine, just with slightly larger displacement. They picked it over the 3.5 because it is the most advanced, highest horsepower variant of the VQ series. Prior to the 3.5, Wards always picked the 3.0L VQ, which was the predecessor to the 3.5, but still part of the same VQ series of engines.

[Phil_GTP]

personally i like the LQ1 3.4l Dohc

[stevenm357]

man thats reduculous the LS 9 doesn't make it. and fords 3 year old 4.6 V8 is on the damn list... morons.

[Michael_S]

Originally Posted by stevenm357

man thats reduculous the LS 9 doesn't make it. and fords 3 year old 4.6 V8 is on the damn list... morons.

The fact that the Ford 4.6 is on the list really is odd and difficult to understand.

However, the LS9 will come out in the 2009 Corvette ZR-1 - so obviously it can't be listed on the Ward 2008 engine list.

[lasic1]

I'm surprised that the HEMI is not listed rather than some feeble V-6 engines which aren't even that fuel efficient. My Chrysler 300 is getting 19 MPG between the lights in city driving. Not only do I have maximum comfort and the admiring looks of fellow drivers, I can dust cars which are higher end in the Sedan class. Until our Automotive writers become more objective and less subjected by mass media campaigns; we will continue to be barraged by "imports are superior" propaganda even though, most are made here in the USA. I wonder how they figure workers at some plant in Kentucky are any better or worse at assembly than workers at a plant in Detroit for example.
But I did like those Dodge Chargers blowing by Tony Stewart in his sell-out Camry during the Daytona 500!

http://jalopnik.com/352792/2008-dodg...led-officially

Check out the new Challenger.

Regards,
Laser

Originally Posted by 91fairladyZ

Wards Ten Best Engines For 2008

Two GM Engines Make List!

Two of General Motors latest powertrains made Ward's Auto Ten Best list for 2008. Cadillac's new 3.6L High-Feature V6 found in the CTS and STS, as well as the Vortec 6.0L V8 mated to the new Two-Mode Hybrid system in the Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon.

SOURCE: http://www.autoblog.com/2007/12/13/wards-announces-ten-best-engines-list/


Check out GMI's updated engine guide.

[GMCdriver]

Originally Posted by HoosierRon

Do Canadians find this offensive?

I don't find the picture in and of itself offensive but when you post it...

[Ghrankenstein]

Originally Posted by GMCdriver

I don't find the picture in and of itself offensive but when you post it...

Play nicely. Adults.

Ghrank

[Gm786]

Originally Posted by lasic1

I'm surprised that the HEMI is not listed rather than some feeble V-6 engines which aren't even that fuel efficient. My Chrysler 300 is getting 19 MPG between the lights in city driving. Not only do I have maximum comfort and the admiring looks of fellow drivers, I can dust cars which are higher end in the Sedan class. Until our Automotive writers become more objective and less subjected by mass media campaigns; we will continue to be barraged by "imports are superior" propaganda even though, most are made here in the USA. I wonder how they figure workers at some plant in Kentucky are any better or worse at assembly than workers at a plant in Detroit for example.
But I did like those Dodge Chargers blowing by Tony Stewart in his sell-out Camry during the Daytona 500!

http://jalopnik.com/352792/2008-dodg...led-officially

Check out the new Challenger.

Regards,
Laser

Doesn't your Hemi engine use cylinder deactivation?

[Xenon]

Originally Posted by ZvetteGuy

Next year the Corvette Motor will definitely have the be there on the list... the 6.2v8 Supercharged LS(#) <-- sorry, forgot the naming scheme for the new motor

GM makes great engines and I hope that they continue bringing out world class engines and automobiles...

No it wont. There's a price cap of 54K.

[E. Haskell]

LS3 should definitely be there next year.