Ford’s 1.0-liter EcoBoost three-cylinder has been named the International Engine of the Year, marking the third time the pint-sized mill has claimed the award.
The EcoBoost beat out impressive motors like Ferrari’s 4.5-liter V8, AMG’s turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder and Tesla’s electric powertrain for top honors, and also scored a win in the sub-1.0-liter category (it technically displaces 999cc).
A panel of 82 automotive journalists from 35 countries is responsible for determining the awards.
Despite its diminutive displacement and modest cylinder count, the EcoBoost is able to produce 123 horsepower and 148 lb-ft of torque through the use of direct injection and a turbocharger. Originally launched in Europe in 2011, the engine made its U.S. debut last year in the Fiesta – where it’s rated at 43 mpg highway – and will soon migrate to the 2015 Focus.
A complete list of the 2014 awards can be found below.
Sub 1-Liter: Ford 999cc three-cylinder turbo
1.0-Liter to 1.4-Liter: Volkswagen 1.4-liter TSI Twincharger
1.4-Liter to 1.8-Liter: BMW / PSA Peugeot Citroen 1.6-liter turbo gasoline
1.8-Liter to 2.0-Liter: Mercedes-AMG 2.0-liter turbo
2.0-Liter to 2.5-Liter: Audi 2.5-liter five-cylinder turbo
2.5-Liter to 3.0-Liter: BMW 3.0-liter Twin-Power turbo six-cylinder gasoline
3.0-Liter to 4.0-Liter: McLaren 3.8-liter V8
Above 4.0-Liter: Ferrari 4.5-liter V8
New Engine: Mercedes-AMG 2.0-liter turbo
Green Engine: Tesla full-electric powertrain
Performance Engine: Ferrari 4.5-liter V8
International Engine of the Year: Ford 999cc three-cylinder turbo
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