BorgWarner Combines Leading Turbo Technologies to Deliver More Power, Lower Emissions for Diesel V8
December 10 2007 - 8:55AM
PR Newswire (US)
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In a world
first for automotive turbocharger products, BorgWarner's (NYSE:BWA)
regulated two-stage (R2S(R)) turbocharger technology is combined
with variable turbine geometry (VTG(TM)) to help International
Engine Group's PowerStroke 6.4-liter V8 diesel engine meet
stringent North American emission requirements without compromising
increased horsepower and torque. The powerful diesel engine is
installed in Ford's F-Series heavy-duty pickup trucks, including
the F250, F350, F450 and F550. "Combining BorgWarner's R2S and VTG
technologies results in a V8 engine with excellent acceleration,
high torque and impressive power density," said Roger Wood,
President and General Manager, BorgWarner Turbo & Emissions
Systems. "The result is a variable two-stage turbocharged V8 engine
with technology that will play a major role in the further spread
of the diesel engine in the U.S. market." A first in the American
heavy-duty pickup segment, the R2S turbocharging system consists of
two turbochargers of different sizes arranged in series. The
smaller, high-pressure turbocharger responds spontaneously and
harmoniously at low engine speeds while the larger, low-pressure
unit provides an added boost at higher engine speeds. To make the
infinitely variable adaptation of the turbine side to the
compressor side even more efficient in every engine operating
state, a turbocharger with VTG is used in the high- pressure stage
- a world premiere in combination with the R2S system. Fast and
precise adjustment of the VTG guide vanes is ensured by an electric
actuator motor, which BorgWarner specially developed for this
turbocharger. The two-stage system is particularly efficient at
providing the high boost pressures required over a wide operating
range. In order to further reduce emissions, exhaust gas
recirculation (EGR) also takes place at full load, easily complying
with even the strictest U.S. emissions standards. In addition, the
system's compact dimensions make it possible to accommodate the
entire R2S assembly in the V of the eight-cylinder diesel. To meet
growing demand for R2S turbochargers, BorgWarner Turbo &
Emissions Systems has designed, built and put into operation
state-of-the-art production lines for these innovative turbocharger
systems at its plant in Asheville, North Carolina. BorgWarner Turbo
& Emissions Systems is a leading global producer of
turbochargers and other engine air management systems for passenger
cars, light trucks and commercial vehicles. These systems are
designed to improve fuel economy, reduce emissions and enhance
vehicle performance. Auburn Hills, Michigan-based BorgWarner Inc.
(NYSE:BWA) is a product leader in highly engineered components and
systems for vehicle powertrain applications worldwide. The FORTUNE
500 company operates manufacturing and technical facilities in 64
locations in 17 countries. Customers include VW/Audi, Ford, General
Motors, Toyota, Hyundai/Kia, Daimler, Renault/Nissan, Chrysler,
Navistar International, Fiat, BMW, Honda, PSA, and Caterpillar. The
Internet address for BorgWarner is: http://www.borgwarner.com/.
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recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K. We do not undertake any
obligation to update any forward-looking statements. DATASOURCE:
BorgWarner Inc. CONTACT: David Peterson of BorgWarner Inc.,
+1-248-754-0883 Web site: http://www.borgwarner.com/
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