International Engine of the Year 2005

[johnydep]

This sounds like one very nice motor.

Any guesses what it is before you check it out?

http://www.ukintpress.com/engineofth...rs/winner.html

“Who in the world needs an Autobahn-eating 500bhp V10 with a bloodthirsty battle cry that frightens Ferraris, but morphs into a dutiful pussycat in city traffic?” queried Van Tune, America’s most-watched automotive pundit. “You and I do, of course,” was his answer.

.....zero to 100km/h (62mph) in 4.7 seconds.....refinement, a willingness to rev to 8,250rpm, and accessible torque (some 450Nm of the peak torque is available at 3,500rpm).

http://www.gizmag.com.au/go/4101/

......The first vote-winner is unquestionably its 507bhp, and it’s a certainty that the maximum torque of 520Nm would have helped sway the jurors......

[Steffo]

I don't get why people like that engine so much... quite overrated like everything else BMW has made this past decade.

[johnydep]

Originally Posted by Steffo

I don't get why people like that engine so much... quite overrated like everything else BMW has made this past decade.

If you don't care for engine's & the engineering required to build high output/high revving engines, why have that signature of yours?

[Steffo]

Originally Posted by johnydep

If you don't care for engine's & the engineering required to build high output/high revving engines, why have that signature of yours?

Oh but you have it all wrong. The XR6 Turbo's engine is a good engine. 240kW @ 5250rpm, 450Nm @ 2000 - 4250rpm, 6000rpm redline. That's excellent. On the other hand.. 373kW @ 7750rpm, 520Nm @ 6100rpm and 8250rpm redline.. well.. sucks. You have to wring the thing's neck to get anywhere, its got puny torque, which just makes things worse, considering its a 1.7 tonne family sedan, not a light sports car. Case point.. E55 AMG... 350kW @ 6100rpm, 700Nm @ 2650 - 4500rpm. Its 200kg heavier then the M5, yet its faster at just about everything. Especially in the real world, when it comes to it. Need to overtake two b-doubles at once while cruising in 5th gear at 100km/h? No problems! Just pull out, give the throttle a jab, and you're passed them in no time. That's a marvellous engine. The thing in the M5, well, no thanks.

[MustangNicko]

Originally Posted by Steffo

I don't get why people like that engine so much... quite overrated like everything else BMW has made this past decade.

hahahahahahhahahaah :P

[Sox]

Originally Posted by Steffo

I don't get why people like that engine so much... quite overrated like everything else BMW has made this past decade.

C'mon Steffo, I'm going to be as nice as I can here, but you're really being a knob now mate.

BMW has produced some of the finest motorcar engines on the planet, and the this latest technological marvel is no exception.

Sit back and have a good look at the numbers before you type this drivel.

Rick.

[smoo]

Originally Posted by Steffo

I don't get why people like that engine so much... quite overrated like everything else BMW has made this past decade.

Comes from someone who drives a Ford Econovan :MrT_anim:

http://forums.mbworld.org/forums/sho...d.php?t=105310

A few decent post there.

Unlike Mercedes models of recent years, the E55 is nothing special. Sh!t quality control/problems, looks Asian too, apart from straight line speed (as if thats hard to achieve), not a ground breaking new model (didn't the old M5 hand its **** to it, from a drivers viewpoint) . Mercedes have lost the plot. Period. Wouldn't be seen dead driving a new one to be honest.

Don't take hp/torque figures on paper seriously. My BMW I6 makes 210nm @ 4500rpm and 125kw @ 5500, but is still as fast as a VP V6 Commodore. A completely different story in the real world.

hp/l means sh!t, but a figure like the M5 is quite impressive.

[Mechan1k]

If anyone praises an engine ... it's usually a Bimmer motor.
Who else makes an engine so sweet as BMW.

Over 500hp ... let me see ... I'm guessing the M5 V10 engine.

[johnydep]

Originally Posted by Mechan1k

If anyone praises an engine ... it's usually a Bimmer motor.
Who else makes an engine so sweet as BMW.

Over 500hp ... let me see ... I'm guessing the M5 V10 engine.

The man wins a cigar _2:

[johnydep]

Come on steffo, compare apples with apples, not oranges :

You are comparing a turbo engine to a naturally asperated. And the Beema is .2 seconds quicker than the turbo E55.

The Beema is producing more with less. Your argument is like comparing the V8 LTD to the XR6 Turbo.

There are a number of reasons why 56 motoring journalists from 26 countries have named this, the BMW 5-litre V10, Best New Engine 2005. The first vote-winner is unquestionably its 507bhp, and it’s a certainty that the maximum torque of 520Nm would have helped sway the jurors. Most judges have probably been equally impressed by the unit’s first-class refinement and its intoxicating bark when under full load. But this V10, which has taken class honours by 100 points over the second-placed new Ferrari unit, is also about the application of smart technologies; about sound engineering that enables one to achieve over 100bhp per litre in a naturally aspirated engine.

The basics are a vee in a 90° angle (meaning the engine is more compact and can thus be mounted lower in the nose of the M5 and M6 to aid handling performance), and a one-piece aluminium cylinder head containing four valves per cylinder. The clever design is less obvious – because less is more. All the valvetrain components are of low mass to enable the high maximum operating speed of 8,250rpm. For example, the M engine features compact 5mm shaft valves and also has spherical valve tappets with hydraulic valve play and single valve springs.

Further weight is saved with the cylinder crankcases being cast using the low-pressure gravity die method, and being made of lightweight hypereutectic aluminium-silicon alloy. Even the pistons are made from light aluminium alloy and then coated with iron for strength – they weigh just 481.7g each.

The bottom line is that this Best New Engine 2005 weighs just 240kg – that’s almost exactly the same figure as its predecessor, a V8.

[Bossxr8]

After seeing a photo of the line up of all the parts in a magazine, I have to say it is one of the finest pieces of engineering I have ever seen. The exhaust manifolds are a work of art and the cylinder heads are some of the finest castings I have seen.

[Steffo]

Originally Posted by johnydep

Come on steffo, compare apples with apples, not oranges :

You are comparing a turbo engine to a naturally asperated. And the Beema is .2 seconds quicker than the turbo E55.

The Beema is producing more with less. Your argument is like comparing the V8 LTD to the XR6 Turbo.

Actually, the E55 is a SOHC 24v Supercharged 5.4, and the M5 is slower... 0-100km/h in 4.7 sec vs 4.3 (yep.. .2 quicker alright).. 1/4 mile, both do 12.5 @ 115-118mph, both are limited to 250km/h top speed.. but the E55 stomps it in-gear acceleration (much like the Typhoon vs GT).

[RED_EL_XR8]

Oh Goodie another award for the intangable.

After "International Engine of the Year 2005" we look forward the " International Best Home of the year 2005", the "International Nicest Colour of the Year", and the "Internation Favorite Corner of the Year".

Who dreams up this slop. More to the point why argue about something that cannot have one right answer..

[johnydep]

Lets get the spelling right - intangible

International Engine of the Year 2005 - it has been around for 6 years.

The idea of competitions like this is to promote excellence.

The technology from these engines eventually come down to vehicles like Falcons & Commodores. Where do you think the double overhead variable valve timing technology come from.

Wow, what a pessimistic bunch some people are.

[RED_EL_XR8]

[QUOTE=johnydep]Lets get the spelling right - intangible[/QOUTE]
ooh- ah break out the chinese mission sticks

Originally Posted by johnydep

International Engine of the Year 2005 - it has been around for 6 years.

Which just goes to prove how meaningless this award is.

Originally Posted by johnydep

The idea of competitions like this is to promote excellence.

Yeah I can see the excellence it has inspred so far..

Originally Posted by johnydep

The technology from these engines eventually come down to vehicles like Falcons & Commodores. Where do you think the double overhead variable valve timing technology come from.

From Ford, I only buy ford, an its technology older than you or I.

Originally Posted by johnydep

Wow, what a pessimistic bunch some people are.

Pessimistic, no I dont think so, nothing pessimistic about it whether ccorrectly spelt or not. No, its more a case of Shrewd, unless you know a better antonym for gullible. :voldar02:

[MrSparkle]

A deserving winner. Oh and as far as the E55 vs. new M5, all I'll say is this...

http://home.quicknet.nl/qn/prive/wtm...aceE55vsM5.wmv

I LOVE the E55 believe me, and I'd have it or the M5 without ANY questions, but the V10 is a true work of automotive art. If you don't agree, well tough - you're wrong

[Whitey-AMG]

By all accounts the Beemer V10 is an awesome engine and a masterpiece in design and application. It deserves the accolade. I've seen a couple on the road and although the design of the rest of the car is debatable, the burble from the V10 on cruise was definitive...............and nothing that a couple of straight through mufflers couldn't enhance............ _2:

E55 or M5.............I'm there.

P.S. Recently saw a new E55 at Calder doing 12.1 12.2 and 12.3 all night.
Modified intake, underdriven S/C and heavy right foot from driver. This thing hauled like a cut cat.

[Steffo]

Seen that video a million times. It does not do the E55 justice. I know a person who owned an E55 AMG, 2003 model. Believe me.. there is no factory car this side of $500,000 that's going to out-run one, not by a long shot.

[MrSparkle]

Originally Posted by Steffo

Seen that video a million times. It does not do the E55 justice. I know a person who owned an E55 AMG, 2003 model. Believe me.. there is no factory car this side of $500,000 that's going to out-run one, not by a long shot.

I am dribbling in anticipation to hear your forthcoming qualitative critique of the new V10 to back up your "point of view", with particular attention paid to the technical deficiencies and engineering oversights.

We're waiting, don't disappoint us now! :dr_Evil:

[M&Ms]

Originally Posted by Steffo

Seen that video a million times. It does not do the E55 justice. I know a person who owned an E55 AMG, 2003 model. Believe me.. there is no factory car this side of $500,000 that's going to out-run one, not by a long shot.

What about the SL65?? What about the Gallardo? What about F430? What about the Porsche GT2 or 911 Turbo? Dodge Viper???

E55 is not a supercar, far from it. It's a luxury car with a big, powerful mutha of an engine, which is good in a staight line. Saying it can out-run any car under 500K is a pretty big statement. And then we come to some bends in th eroad... Let's just not go there....

[RED_EL_XR8]

Originally Posted by micmansour

What about the SL65?? What about the Gallardo? What about F430? What about the Porsche GT2 or 911 Turbo? Dodge Viper???

E55 is not a supercar, far from it. It's a luxury car with a big, powerful mutha of an engine, which is good in a staight line. Saying it can out-run any car under 500K is a pretty big statement. And then we come to some bends in th eroad... Let's just not go there....

What about reality, "Engine of the year" that could just as likely be the 4cyl lump that drags Camry's about.

[Steffo]

Originally Posted by micmansour

What about the SL65?? What about the Gallardo? What about F430? What about the Porsche GT2 or 911 Turbo? Dodge Viper???

E55 is not a supercar, far from it. It's a luxury car with a big, powerful mutha of an engine, which is good in a staight line. Saying it can out-run any car under 500K is a pretty big statement. And then we come to some bends in th eroad... Let's just not go there....

Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG = $450,000

Lamborghini Gallardo = $400,000

Ferrari F430 = $420,000

Porsche 911 GT2 = $399,900 (and no longer in production)

And do they still sell the Viper here? Anyway, all these things (Viper aside) cost double what the E55 costs, and the only ones with a definitive acceleration lead are the 911 GT2 (3.9 0-100km/h, 11.7 1/4 mile) and SL65 AMG (4.4 0-100km/h.. a tenth behind E55.. and 11.65 1/4 mile). The Viper and E55 are about tied also. I stand by what I said, for a factory car that out-sprints the E55, you're paying close to half a million.

[M&Ms]

Originally Posted by Steffo

Believe me.. there is no factory car this side of $500,000 that's going to out-run one, not by a long shot.

The cars i listed all cost below 500K. I stand by what I said too. Shouldn't you be at school or something?? sleep:

[Steffo]

Originally Posted by micmansour

The cars i listed all cost below 500K. I stand by what I said too. Shouldn't you be at school or something?? sleep:

Yep, and they're all 2x the cost of the E55...

[M&Ms]

Originally Posted by Steffo

Yep, and they're all 2x the cost of the E55...

They may cost twice the E55, but you initally said that Nothing under 500K is going to outrun it, and not by a long shot Now, answer this, are those cars less than 500K or not??? Now stop wasting your time on your school's computer and get back to learning about Shakespere.

Now about the M5 engine, I have a pic which shows an exploded view of the engine and it's internals, I might try dig it up and post it for those interested. Looks awesome and well done to the engineers at BMW for producing such an engine. Well deserved award IMO.

[Steffo]

Originally Posted by micmansour

They may cost twice the E55, but you initally said that Nothing under 500K is going to outrun it, and not by a long shot Now, answer this, are those cars less than 500K or not??? Now stop wasting your time on your school's computer and get back to learning about Shakespere.

Its Shakespeare.

And yes, they're under $500k, but they're not far from it either.

Why is it that people get so angry, abusive, defensive, offensive etc when someone doesn't agree with popular opinion?

[MRJUCY]

No amount of numbers, stats or figures can make a car good or bad it's all in how they drive anything else is a ****ing contest

[Dark Horse]

Originally Posted by MRJUCY

No amount of numbers, stats or figures can make a car good or bad it's all in how they drive anything else is a ****ing contest

That's the most sensible post I've seen in AFF for a bloody long time!

Hats off to BMW.

[Psycho Chicken]

Yay, a ****ing match about a ****ing match.

[Ghiadude]

Originally Posted by Psycho Chicken

Yay, a ****ing match about a ****ing match.

HAHAHAHAHA....