Continental Continues to be a Key Contributor in Boosting Vehicle Engine Performance

Seven of the Ward's 10 Best Engines feature Continental powertrain technologies

-Continental has supplied award winning powertrain technologies for more than two decades

AUBURN HILLS, MI -- Jan. 14, 2015: Continental, a leading international automotive supplier, equips seven vehicles in the 2015 Ward's 10 Best Engines awards with powertrain technologies, signifying its leadership in innovation and engine technology for more than two decades in the automotive industry.

For the 2015 awards, Continental has contributed to seven engines that have set the benchmark in power, torque, technology, observed fuel economy, relative competiveness and noise, vibration and harshness characteristics. This selective group of engines is determined by eight editors of WardsAuto magazine after evaluating 37 entries of new or significantly improved engines in their routine daily commutes around metro Detroit.

"Continental is committed to creating quality technologies by working closely with our customers to develop innovative powertrain options that help them deliver the most fuel efficient, safe and fun to drive vehicles," said Kregg Wiggins, senior vice president, powertrain division, North America. "Congratulations to all of the honorees this year, especially to our customers that made the list; we are proud to partner with you."

Award-winning engines featuring Continental technology include:

Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 6.2L V-8

Oil Level Sensor Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat 6.2L V-8

Engine Control Unit Fuel Injectors Temperature Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor (TMAP Sensor) Ford Fiesta 1.0L Turbocharged EcoBoost 3-cylinder

Knock Sensor Positive Crankcase Ventilation Sensor (PCV Sensor) Turbocharger Hyundai Tucson FCV 100-kW Fuel Cell

Mass Air Flow Sensor (MAF Sensor) Mini Cooper 1.5L Turbocharged 3-cylinder

Turbocharger Natural Vacuum Leak Detection (NVLD) Electronic Throttle Control (Egas) Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Turbocharged 4-cylinder

Engine Control Unit Knock Sensor Engine Speed Sensor Volvo S60 2.0L Turbocharged 4-cylinder

Oil Level Sensor The awards were presented in Detroit on Wednesday, Jan. 14, during the North American International Auto Show.