Seven of Ward's 10 Best Engines Feature Continental Powertrain Technology

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- For 17 years, the editors of Ward's AutoWorld have been testing vehicles on their daily commutes to select 10 engines that set new benchmarks in their respective vehicle segments for power, technology, observed fuel economy and noise, vibration and harshness.  And every year, Continental powertrain technologies have been integral to at least one of the winners.  For the 2011 model year, seven of the Ward's 10 Best engines feature Continental technology.

"What's unique about this year's list is the diversity of winning engines that include Continental technology," said Kregg Wiggins, senior vice president, powertrain, Continental NAFTA Region.  "Continental contributions clearly demonstrate our ability to help meet the fuel economy, emissions and performance needs of our customers, whether they are working with diesel, gasoline or battery technologies."

The Ward's 10 Best engines featuring Continental technology are:

Audi S4 3.0L TFSI Supercharged DOHC V-6

• Engine control unit
• Gasoline direct-injection XL2 Solenoid Injector
• Knock sensor
• Electronic throttle control
• Air control valve to control air bypass for supercharger

BMW 335i 3.0L DOHC I-6 Turbocharged N55

• High pressure fuel pump
• Engine speed sensor
• Knock sensor
• Oil condition sensor
• Manifold absolute pressure sensor
• Variable valve train actuator
• Electronic throttle control
• Smart coolant pump

Chevrolet Volt 1.4L DOHC I-4/111 kW Drive Motor

• Coolant temperature sensors (battery, ECU, engine cooling)

Dodge Avenger 3.6L Pentastar DOHC V-6

• Engine control unit
• Intake air temperature sensor

Ford Mustang GT 5.0L DOHC V-8

• Engine control unit
• Canister purge valve

Mini Cooper S 1.6L Turbocharged DOHC I-4

• High pressure fuel pump
• Electronic throttle control

Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2.0L DOHC I-4 Turbo diesel

• Knock sensor
• Air control valve

About Continental:

With targeted annual sales of euro 25 billion for 2010, Continental is among the leading automotive suppliers worldwide. As a supplier of brake systems, systems and components for powertrains and chassis, instrumentation, infotainment solutions, vehicle electronics, tires and technical elastomers, Continental contributes to enhanced driving safety and global climate protection. Continental is also a competent partner in networked automobile communication. Continental currently employs approximately 146,000 people in 46 countries.

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