Most Powerful Engines in the World , Best 10 Popular Engines

 
“The Car Engine is the Heart of a car.” The  strength of any car is measured by the strength or power of its engine. Engines have different power rating usually in horsepower (Hp) or Kilowatt(KW).  This article will list and elaborate the top 10 best engines in the world based on research carried out by a well known global enterprise Wards Auto.

Wards Auto  released the latest edition of its annual list of best engines in the world for 2018, with the 10 winners being an electric bunch. There are 4-, 6-, and 8-cylinder engines, along with fuel cell, electric and hybrid drive units. This the 24th time Wards has performed the competition to find the best engine in the world.

In total, 32 candidates were evaluated by the Ward’s editors in real-life, on-road driving conditions in October and November. Wards scored each engine based on horsepower, torque, comparative specs, noise attenuation, fuel economy, and application of new technology. 

Here are the 10 Most Powerful Engines in the World in 2018:

1) Chevrolet Bolt: 150-kW electric propulsion system

Chevrolet Bolt, 150-kW electric propulsion engine has a 238-mile range, torque  power delivery, and thrilling acceleration.

Chevrolet Bolt

2) Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid: 3.6-liter, Pentastar V6 with a plug-in hybrid drive system.

The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid to be a stroke of genius. Besides the powerful engine, this auto is robust and attractive making it very popular on the road.

Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid

3) Ford F-150: 2.7-liter, Twin-Turbo EcoBoost V6

The unique feature of Ford F-150 is its vibration-free idle, its nearly imperceptible stop/start system and especially its tomb-like silence," Wards said of the EcoBoost powered F-150. "We’ve been in luxury cars that aren’t this quiet."

Ford F-150

4) Ford Mustang GT: 5.0 liter, DOHC V8.

Ford new's redesigned 5.0 liter V8 is well known for its surprisingly frugal fuel efficiency and its wonderful performance.

Ford Mustang GT

5) Honda Clarity Fuel Cell: 130-kW fuel cell with electric propulsion system.

Equipped with Acura-level driving dynamics and delightfully silent operation, this car is ready for prime time despite all the mundane  complex things going on under the hood and floor.

Honda Clarity

6) Honda Civic Type R: 2.0-liter, turbocharged, VTEC inline four cylinder.

With 306 horsepower, the Honda Civic Type R engine  is the most powerful Honda-branded engine to reach the US. It's the also the 18th time a Honda engine has made it into the top 10.

Honda Civic

7)  Infiniti Q50: 3.0-liter, twin-turbo VR V6

This machine is a delight for driving enthusiasts, sprinting to 60 mph in less than five seconds. It never seems at a loss for extra punch at highway speeds, and conquers the road as it moves forward leaving other cars and drivers with no other choice but to helplessly watch and marvel at such an invention.

Infiniti Q50

8) Jaguar XF: 2.0 liter, Ingenium turbocharged inline four cylinder.

This is a  new Impressive Ingenium engine developed in-house at Jaguar Land Rover. What this engine different from the rest is the engine's trick electrohydraulic valve train and confident road manners.

Jaguar XF

9) Kia Stinger: 3.3 liter, twin-turbo V6.

Kia Stinger: 3.3 liter, twin-turbo V6 is a stinger for real. It’s venom can be fatal. In the rear-wheel-drive Stinger, the 3.3L V-6 is quiet and smooth at idle but willing to bellow like a big V-8 under hard throttle.

Kia Stinger

10. Toyota Camry Hybrid: 2.5 liter, Atkinson Cycle four-cylinder with a hybrid drive system.

Toyota is a gasoline engine king.  Toyota Camry Hybrid: 2.5 liter, Atkinson Cycle four-cylinder with a hybrid drive system is an elegant, seamless, high-tech balle. And thanks to the turbo-like boost from the electrics, the car never seems to run short of passing power.

Toyota Camry Hybrid

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