Mazda’s Renesis rotary engine, which powers the RX-8, has won the trophy for best engine in the 2.5 litre to 3-litre category at this years International Engine of the Year Awards.

This year’s win puts the tally up to four for Mazda after it won Best New Engine, Best 2.5 litre to 3-litre Engine and Best International Engine of the Year Overall at the awards last year.

BMW’s diesel 3-litre and petrol 3-litre six cylinder engines came in second and third place.