For the fourth year running, Ferrari’s engine has triumphed in two categories of the International Engine of the Year Awards; Performance Engine of the Year and the Above 4-litre class. The winning engine was the naturally-aspirated 4.5-litre V8 that is equipped in the 458 Italia, 458 Spider and, in its most powerful guise, the 458 Speciale.
The international judging panel which includes journalists from 35 nations all praised the Ferrari V8’s unassailable blend of sophisticated engineering, power, throttle response, precision, performance and efficiency along with its peerless soundtrack.
Vittorio Dini, Ferrari’s powertrain department head, was on hand to receive the awards and commented, “This is a fantastic result for everyone at Ferrari and reflects our commitment to continually developing our engines. The 4.5-litre in the new 458 Speciale has the highest specific output ever achieved with a naturally-aspirated, road-going engine – 135 hp per litre – along with even better efficiency and the razor-sharp performance our clients expect.”
The V8 has won both awards for two years running since 2011. With the company’s naturally-aspirated, 740-hp 6262cc V12 that equips the critically acclaimed F12berlinetta taking the same accolades in 2013, Ferrari’s award count is now eight in total.
