Continental Powertrain Technologies Celebrate Two Decades of Customer Success in Best Engine Competition

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Reaching a milestone, Continental, a leading international automotive supplier, is observing its 20^th consecutive year of contributions of powertrain technologies to winners of Ward's 10 Best Engines competition.

For the 2014 awards, Continental has contributed to nine engines that have set the benchmark in power, torque, technology, observed fuel economy, relative competitiveness and noise, vibration and harshness characteristics. This selective group of engines is determined by eight editors of WardsAuto magazine after evaluating 44 new or significantly upgraded engines in their routine daily commutes around metro Detroit.

"The 20^th consecutive year of wins in Ward's 10 Best Engines is a testament to Continental's ongoing efforts to work closely with our customers to develop innovative Powertrain technology that is safe, powerful, environmentally friendly and, of course, affordable," said Kregg Wiggins, senior vice president, powertrain, North America. "Congratulations to our customers who made the list this year; we look forward to many more being recognized in the years to come."

The Ward's 10 Best Engines featuring Continental technology include:

Audi S5 3.0L supercharged V-6

• Engine Control Unit
• Gasoline direct-injection XL2 Solenoid Injector
• Knock sensor
• Electronic Throttle control  
• Air control valve for supercharger air bypass

BMW 535d 3.0L twin-turbo I-6 diesel

• NOx sensor
• Oil level sensor
•  Air control valve for air bypass

Chevrolet Corvette 6.2L LT1 small block V-8

• Oil level switch

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0L turbodiesel 4-cylinder

• (2) NOx sensors
• Dual port DPF (Diesel Particle Filter) pressure sensor
• Oil level switch
• Transmission Electro -Hydraulic Control Module (TEHCM)
• Air control valve for air bypass

Fiat 500e battery-electric

• Electric Vehicle Control Unit (EVCU)

Ford Fiesta 1.0L EcoBoost 3-cylinder

• Knock Sensor
• Turbocharger

Honda Accord 3.5L V-6

• Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Actuator

Porsche Cayman 2.7L H-6

• Engine Control Unit
• Gasoline direct-injection XL2 Solenoid Injector
• Three-piston transfer pump
• Natural Vacuum Leak Detection (NVLD) valve

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8L EA888 turbo 4-cylinder

• Engine Control Unit
• Knock Sensor
• Electronic Throttle control  

About Continental

With provisional sales of around €33.3 billion in 2013, 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 an expert partner in networked automobile communication. Continental currently has more than 177,000 employees in 46 countries.

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