I can not believe Honda did not make it.






NEW YORK--The winners of Ward’s 10 Best Engines awards for 2007 prove that it’s possible for auto makers to pack today’s engines with real power while still delivering impressive fuel economy. Selected by the editors of Prism Business Media’s Ward’s AutoWorld® magazine, the 2007 list marks the 13th year for the Ward’s 10 Best Engines program, the auto industry’s highly anticipated annual barometer of powertrain prowess.

Ward’s 10 Best Engines for 2007 (engine and tested vehicle) are:

-- Audi AG: 2L FSI turbocharged DOHC I-4 (Audi A3)

-- BMW AG: 3L DOHC I-6 (Z4 3.0si)

-- BMW AG: 3L turbocharged DOHC I-6 (335i)

-- DaimlerChrysler AG: 3L DOHC V-6 turbodiesel (Mercedes-Benz E320
Bluetec/Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD)

-- DaimlerChrysler AG: Hemi 5.7L OHV V-8 (Chrysler 300C)

-- Ford Motor Co.: Duratec 35 3.5L DOHC V-6 (Ford Edge/Lincoln
MKX)

-- Ford Motor Co.: 4.6L SOHC V-8 (Mustang GT/Mustang Shelby GT)

-- Mazda Motor Corp.: 2.3L DISI turbocharged DOHC I-4
(Mazdaspeed3)

-- Nissan Motor Co. Ltd.: 3.5L DOHC V-6 (Infiniti G35)

-- Toyota Motor Corp.: 3.5L DOHC V-6 (Lexus IS 350)

 

I don't think honda has had any new engines since 2005

 

Honda's power train gets no respect? man .. tough crowd ... shoot those editors ... LOL

 

im happy to c the vq made it on the wards list again

 

yes the VQ engine has been one of the best V6 engines for a long time.

 

Actually the 07 TL-S engine is new, the J35A8...

 

I thought it was the RL engine

 

The TLs engine is near identical to the J35 in the new RL, it is not a completely "new" engine. Keep in mind that the RL engine made the 2005 list. Also, look at the V6 that are on this list...ALL of them are DOHC correct? The J35 is still only SOHC and VTEC. If the J35 were DOHC AND IVTEC, it would most certainly be on the list because I speculate it would have around 330HP/300TQ. To backup this claim, look at the S2000 with 2.2L 240HP (120hp/liter), an equivalent 3.3L engine would output 360HP!

 

While I love my TL, I miss the VQ engine from my previous car The VQ by Nissan/Infiniti has been on that list forever because it is that good!

 

the RDX has the newest engine. K23A

 

^ Correct you are; did that come out as an 06 or 07 though ?

 

People put too much stock into "rankings" like this. Screw them. I think the TL's engine is buttery smooth, super quiet, and super powerful. It does lack low-end torque, but for $35k who's complaining? It's their (the public's) loss if they decide not to get a TL because Honda doesn't have an engine in that list.

 

Also, I test drove the Z4 3.0si twice and for what it costs ($42k moderately equipped) it's a piece of shit.

 

Tell us how you really feel next time...

 

Well said, I love my TL-S. I did alot of research between the IS350, G35, and TLS. the IS350 I could not afford, well I could but I didn't want to spend that much money and the TLS and the G35 were about the same price but decided to go with the TLS.

 

Hey everyone. Up top you'll see a link called OFF TOPIC.

In OFF TOPIC there are all kinds of threads that are not related to the TL, well where this one should be for example.

Im saying this because some of you dont know about it. Go check it out..