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International Engine of the Year Award Winners Announced

When it comes down to the bare necessities of an automobile, what exactly is one composed of? There's the frame or platform (also called the chassis) and the panels attached to it, making up the exterior, and inside, a couple of seats and a steering wheel for the driver to steer. Mechanically, things are a little more particular: you've got the suspension that holds the car up, the brakes to stop the vehicle, and then there's the engine, the heart of the car. These masses of metal in front or behind the driver provide the driving force. OK, so, this is a bit simplified, but as you can see, the engine plays a truly important role in the overall equation.

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International Engine of the Year Award Winners Announced

When it comes down to the bare necessities of an automobile, what exactly is one composed of? There's the frame or platform (also called the chassis) and the panels attached to it, making up the exterior, and inside, a couple of seats and a steering wheel for the driver to steer. Mechanically, things are a little more particular: you've got the suspension that holds the car up, the brakes to stop the vehicle, and then there's the engine, the heart of the car. These masses of metal in front or behind the driver provide the driving force. OK, so, this is a bit simplified, but as you can see, the engine plays a truly important role in the overall equation.