"We're honored to have a hand in creating these world-class engines," said Jake Hooks, vice president, sales and marketing for Eaton's automotive group. "They each set a new standard for performance and efficiency and we're pleased to see Eaton's powertrain teams getting credit for their hard work."
Eaton is the world's largest supplier of engine valves. It supplies intake and exhaust valves for the following vehicles and honored engines for 2006:
-- Audi S4 - 4.2L DOHC V-8
-- BMW 330i - 3.0L DOHC I-6
-- Chevrolet Cobalt SS - 2.0L supercharged DOHC I-4
-- Dodge Charger R/T - 5.7L Hemi Magnum OHV V-8
-- Ford Mustang GT - 4.6L SOHC V-8
-- Mazda Mazdaspeed 6 - 2.3L DISI turbocharged DOHC I-4
Additionally, Eaton supplies the supercharger that powers Chevrolet's Cobalt SS 2.0L supercharged DOHC I-4. Eaton's M62 roots-type supercharger has helped the Cobalt win accolades and races, powering the Cobalt to fastest overall time at the Toyo Tires(R) Time Attack competition last November.
For the past 12 years, a team of editors at Ward's have selected the best regular-production engines available in the U.S. that have a base price of under $52,500. Nominations for the award are limited to engines available in regular-production vehicles available for sale in the current calendar or model year. This year's winning engines highlight technologies that meet consumers' demands for performance without increasing fuel consumption.
Eaton Corporation is a diversified industrial manufacturer with 2004 sales of $9.8 billion. Eaton is a global leader in electrical systems and components for power quality, distribution and control; fluid power systems and services for industrial, mobile and aircraft equipment; intelligent truck drivetrain systems for safety and fuel economy; and automotive engine air management systems, powertrain solutions and specialty controls for performance, fuel economy and safety. Eaton has 59,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 125 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com.