"Our renewed success this year in the two categories is testimony to the out-and-out positive test results for the AMG 6.3-litre V8 engine in all the media. The top spots also reflect the great enthusiasm of our customers." said Friedrich Eichler, Head of Engine & Powertrain Development at Mercedes-AMG.
With a power output ranging from 336 kW to 420 kW kW , the monstrous Mercedes-Benz V8 snarled its way to the top spot in the "Best Performance Engine" and "Above 4 litres" categories, warding off German,Italian and American rivals.
Another salient feature of the AMG-fettled engine - apart from the immense power it produces - is the thunderous burble emitted through its large tailpipes. Some jurors believed victory should have been based solely on this merit - "For its fantastic engine sound alone it deserved first place!", said Carl Cunanan, editor of C! Magazine.
The "International Engine of the Year Awards" has been held since 1999 and involves an independent jury of 65 motor journalists from 32 countries.
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