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2GR-FSE Named One of Ward's 10 Best Engines for 2006

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Old 12-10-05, 07:54 PM
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Default 2GR-FSE Named One of Ward's 10 Best Engines for 2006

Great job, Toyota! You well deserve the award!!

http://wardsauto.com/ar/auto_wards_names_best/index.htm

Listed in alphabetical order:
Audi AG: 2L FSI turbocharged DOHC I-4 (Audi A3)
Audi AG: 4.2L DOHC V-8 (Audi S4)
BMW AG: 3L DOHC I-6 (330i)
DaimlerChrysler AG:5.7L Hemi Magnum OHV V-8 (Dodge Charger R/T)
Ford Motor Co.: 4.6L SOHC V-8 (Mustang GT)
General Motors Corp.: 2L supercharged DOHC I-4 (Chevrolet Cobalt SS)
General Motors Corp.: 2.8L turbocharged DOHC V-6 (Saab 9-3 Aero)
Mazda Motor Corp.: 2.3L DISI turbocharged DOHC I-4 (Mazdaspeed 6)
Nissan Motor Co. Ltd.: 3.5L DOHC V-6 (Infiniti G35 6MT)
Toyota Motor Corp.: 3.5L DOHC V-6 (Lexus IS 350)

Thanks to jruhi4 @ my.is for the heads up.
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nice... good work
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I think that is BS!!.. or i really missed something. If the award was based on performance and efficiency.. then where the hell is the Z06 engine? It sure out performs and more efficient than most of those engines listed..
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simple, all vehicles tested had a BASE price UNDER $52,000

the NEW Z06 has an MSRP of $65,800.00
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Good to see a Lexus engine on the list
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Originally Posted by PureDrifter
simple, all vehicles tested had a BASE price UNDER $52,000

the NEW Z06 has an MSRP of $65,800.00
I knew I missed something.
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