From Audio System to World Engine, Visteon Delivers Quality Sound on New Dodge Caliber
February 14 2006 - 7:59AM
PR Newswire (US)
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Feb. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- As the new 2007
Dodge Caliber makes its way to showrooms this week, Visteon
(NYSE:VC) is watching ... and listening. Visteon Corporation
supplies the new compact car with its audio system, as well as a
specific engine sound. (Logo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) Through
close interaction and cooperation with DaimlerChrysler, Visteon
Corporation developed two air induction systems for the available
engines that power the fuel-efficient Caliber. These systems give
the car its smooth engine sound, or "acoustic signature." "Visteon
worked with DaimlerChrysler engineering from the program outset to
ensure the team delivered precisely the acoustic signature desired
inside the passenger cabin," explained Julie Fream, Visteon
customer group vice president and general manager. DaimlerChrysler
identified acoustic targets, and Visteon used its computer-aided
engineering tools and developmental test facilities for noise,
vibration and harshness minimization until all engine acoustic
signature targets were met. The 2007 Caliber moves with serious
authority, due in part to the low- restriction air induction system
developed by Visteon. This system allows the vehicle's World
Engines - developed jointly by DaimlerChrysler, Mitsubishi and
Hyundai - to produce more power. The three World Engines produce an
impressive 148-horsepower for the 1.8-liter engine, 158-horsepower
for the 2.0-liter engine and 172-horsepower for the 2.4-liter
engine. Visteon, in partnership with Boston Acoustics(R), also
provides the premium branded audio system on the new Dodge Caliber.
Visteon's audio engineering expertise combines with Boston
Acoustics' custom-designed, precision-crafted speakers to
distribute the smooth, octave-to-octave tonal balance known as the
Boston Sound(TM). This vehicle was unveiled at the 2006 North
American International Auto Show. Visteon Corporation is a leading
global automotive supplier that designs, engineers and manufactures
innovative climate, interior, electronic and lighting products for
vehicle manufacturers, and also provides a range of products and
services to aftermarket customers. With corporate offices in Van
Buren Township, Mich. (U.S.); Shanghai, China; and Kerpen, Germany;
the company has more than 170 facilities in 24 countries and
employs approximately 50,000 people. First Call Analyst: FCMN
Contact: DATASOURCE: Visteon Corporation CONTACT: Jim Fisher,
+1-734-710-5557, or , or Melissa Andrade, +1-734-710-5546, or ,
both of Visteon Corporation Web site: http://www.visteon.com/
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