BMW scores four in 'engine oscars'

14 May 2002: The 4.4 litre VALVETRONIC engine that powers the recently launched new BMW 745i has been named International Engine of the Year 2002 by Engine Technology International magazine.

BMW also won awards in four other categories confirming the company’s long established reputation as a leader in engineering excellence. Graham Johnson, Editor, Engine Technology International said, "This BMW engine is the new performance and refinement benchmark in the automotive world".

These prestigious global awards are judged by a panel of 40 leading journalists from 18 countries around the world including the UK, USA and Germany. This year’s award makes BMW the overall winner for two consecutive years, having won with the 3.4 litre M3 engine in 2001.

May 2002