Ward's has named the Cummins diesel engine for the Dodge Ram one of the "10 Best Engines for 2004."

The Cummins 5.9 liter, inline 6-cylinder Turbo Diesel is a winner in the annual awards competition that for a decade has served as an auto industry 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 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.
During a two-month test period, six editors from Ward's Communications evaluated the engines "nominated" from 32 different cars, trucks and SUVs. Scoring encompassed the crucial engine characteristics of power, torque, noise, vibration and harshness (NVH), technical relevance and basic comparative numbers. All engines nominated and tested were in vehicles with a base MSRP 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."
Cummins Inc., Columbus, Ind., 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. For details, visit www.cummins.com.