MAHLE Components Featured on Nine of Wards 10 Best Engines for 2019

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Jan 17, 2019, 14:12 ET

DETROIT, Jan. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- MAHLE components and systems are featured on nine of the 10 engines recently named to the Wards list of 10 Best Engines for 2019.

Now in its 25th year, the Wards 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 $64,000.

Industry-leading MAHLE components and systems featured on the publication's award-winning engines and propulsion systems for 2019 include: piston systems and cylinder components, as well as valve-train, air-management and thermal-management systems.

"The wide variety MAHLE-equipped engines and powertrain systems among this year's award winners is a testament to our innovative technologies," said Scott Ferriman, president of MAHLE Industries.

"We're extremely proud of the fact that for more than a decade a majority of Wards 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."

Wards 10 Best Engines for 2019 that feature MAHLE Components include:

BMW: 3.0L Turbocharged DOHC I-6 (BMW X5)
FCA: 3.6L Pentastar eTorque V6 (Ram 1500)
Ford: 3.0L DOHC TurboDiesel V-6 (Ford F-150)
Ford: 5.0L DOHC V-8 (Ford Mustang GT/Bullitt)
GM: 6.2L Ecotec OHV V-8 (Chevrolet Silverado)
Honda: 2.0L i-VTEC DOHC 4-Cyl./HEV (Honda Accord Hybrid)
Hyundai: Fuel Cell Powertrain (Hyundai Nexo)
Infiniti: 2.0L DOHC VC-Turbo 4-Cyl (Infiniti QX50)
Toyota: 2.0L Atkinson DOHC 4-Cyl/HEV (Lexus UX 250h)

WardsAuto editors evaluated a field of 34 vehicles in October and November of 2018 as part of this year's competition, driving to and from home, work, school, the store and on weekend road trips. There was no instrumented testing involved.

Scores for each powertrain were based on horsepower, torque, comparative specifications, noise attenuation, observed fuel economy and the application of new technology.

About MAHLE
MAHLE is a leading international development partner and supplier to the automotive industry as well as a pioneer for the mobility of the future. The group's product portfolio addresses all the crucial issues relating to powertrain and air conditioning technology—both for drives with combustion engines and for e‑mobility. In 2017, the group generated sales of approximately EUR 12.8 billion with about 78,000 employees and is represented in more than 30 countries with 170 production locations.

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