Cummins Turbo Diesel Named One of ``10 Best Engines for 2004''.Business Editors COLUMBUS, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 10, 2003 Cummins Inc. today announced that Ward's has named the Cummins diesel engine for the Dodge Ram
The Ram is a full-size pickup truck from Chrysler LLC's Dodge brand. The name was first used in 1981 on the redesigned Ram and Power Ram, though it came from the hood ornament used on one of the "10 Best Engines for 2004." The Cummins 5.9 liter liter, abbr. l, unit of volume in the metric system, defined since 1964 as equal to 0.001 cubic meters, or 1 cubic decimeter. A cube that has each of its edges equal to 10 centimeters has a volume of 1 liter. The liter is equal to 1.057 liquid quarts, 0. , inline 6-cylinder Turbo Diesel is a winner in the annual awards competition, a highly anticipated auto industry award competition that for a decade has served as the auto industry's most-recognized barometer of powertrain-related product development. "We are pleased and honored to announce that Ward's has selected the Cummins diesel engine for the Dodge Ram for this award," said Cummins Executive Director - Marketing, Tom Kieffer. "The new Cummins Turbo Diesel is the standard engine for the Dodge Ram Heavy Duty pickup line and is the most powerful diesel engine available in this segment of the automotive market," he added. "This award confirms what our customers already tell us: that they are delighted with the unmatched power, performance and fuel economy that only a Cummins diesel engine can offer." "A Best Engines mantra mantra (măn`trə, mŭn–), in Hinduism and Buddhism, mystic words used in ritual and meditation. A mantra is believed to be the sound form of reality, having the power to bring into being the reality it represents. essentially has emerged over a decade of presenting these awards," said Bill Visnic, Ward's senior technical editor. "It's simple. With very few exceptions, each and every 10 Best Engines winner over the past decade has powered a commercially successful vehicle. We are convinced that this is no coincidence." During a two-month test period, six editors from Ward's Communications evaluated the engines "nominated nom·i·nate tr.v. nom·i·nat·ed, nom·i·nat·ing, nom·i·nates 1. To propose by name as a candidate, especially for election. 2. To designate or appoint to an office, responsibility, or honor. " from 32 different cars, trucks and SUVs. Scoring encompassed the crucial engine characteristics of power, torque, noise, vibration and harshness (NVH NVH Noise, Vibration and Harshness NVH Nahverkehr Hohenlohekreis (German) NVH Noise Vibration and Harshness ), technical relevance and basic comparative numbers. All engines nominated and tested were in vehicles with a base MSRP MSRP Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price MSRP Message Session Relay Protocol MSRP Multi-Species Recovery Plan (US Fish & Wildlife Service) MSRP Member of the Society for Radiological Protection (UK) under $52,500. "The engines in high-priced vehicles should be outstanding," says Visnic. "By setting a realistic base price, we ensure the awards have value and relevance to the average consumer." Details of the Ward's 10 Best Engines Ward's 10 Best Engines is an annual list of the ten "best" U.S. automobile engines selected by Ward's AutoWorld magazine. The list was started in 1994 and has been drawn every year since then. Engines must be available in regular-production vehicles on sale in the U.S. will be featured in the January issues of Ward's AutoWorld Ward's AutoWorld is an automobile trade magazine. It has been published since 1924, originally as Cram Report, and continues into modern times with a monthly print version (Ward's AutoWorld), twice-monthly newsletters (Ward's Automotive Reports and and Ward's Engine & Vehicle Technology Update and at www.wardsauto.com. Ward's Communications is a world-leading provider of auto industry news, data and analysis, having served the industry's information needs for nearly 80 years. Ward's AutoWorld is a monthly magazine serving more than 68,000 automotive professionals globally. The twice-monthly newsletter Ward's Engine & Vehicle Technology Update provides analysis of engineering advancements and technical issues. WardsAuto.com is an online subscription service delivering virtually all the industry news, data and analysis compiled by Ward's Communications, the world's leader in automotive industry The automotive industry is the industry involved in the design, development, manufacture, marketing, and sale of motor vehicles. In 2006, more than 69 million motor vehicles, including cars and commercial vehicles were produced worldwide. information. Ward's Communications is a Southfield, MI - based division of PRIMEDIA Business, the trade publication group of PRIMEDIA. Cummins Inc., a global power leader, is a corporation of complementary business units that design, manufacture, distribute and service engines and related technologies including fuel systems, controls, air handling, filtration, emission solutions and electrical power generation systems. Headquartered in Columbus, Indiana Columbus (IPA: [kəˈlʌm.bəs]) is the county seat of Bartholomew County, Indiana. The population was 39,059 at the 2000 census. The current mayor is Fred Armstrong. (USA), Cummins serves its customers through more than 500 company-owned and independent distributor locations in 131 countries and territories. With 23,700 employees worldwide, Cummins reported sales of $5.9 billion in 2002. Press releases can be found by accessing the Cummins home page at www.cummins.com. |
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