MAHLE Components Featured on Nine of Ward's 10 Best Engines for 2018

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Jan 17, 2018, 09:43 ET

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.