AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
June 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Powered by BorgWarner's (NYSE: BWA) regulated two-stage (R2S®) and
variable turbine geometry (VTG) turbocharging technologies, the new
740d boasts BMW's most powerful 3.0-liter straight six-cylinder
diesel engine, while improving fuel economy up to 4 percent
compared with its predecessor. For the first time in a passenger
car, the combination of direct fuel injection plus R2S® and VTG
turbocharging sets new standards in improved performance and torque
as well as reduced emissions and increased fuel economy.
Accelerating from 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) in just 6.3 seconds, the
BMW 740d achieves a combined 34 mpg (6.9 liters/100 km) and meets
Euro 5 emissions standards.
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"BorgWarner's highly efficient turbocharging technology meets
the highest demands for powerful performance, fuel economy and
emissions," said Roger Wood,
Executive Vice President, BorgWarner. "BMW was the first to
introduce BorgWarner's R2S® technology in a diesel passenger car.
We are pleased to continue our long-standing relationship with BMW
with the introduction of our latest advancement."
Working with BMW, BorgWarner united two advanced technologies to
accelerate BMW's engine downsizing strategy without compromising
power and torque. BorgWarner's R2S® turbocharging system consists
of two series-connected turbochargers. By applying BorgWarner's VTG
technology to the smaller turbocharger, the engine responds
spontaneously at low engine speeds for instant acceleration. As the
engine reaches mid-range speeds, the larger low-pressure
turbocharger takes over, providing the boost pressure to reach the
maximum engine torque of 600 Nm at 1,500 rpm and a top
output of 225 kW/306 horsepower at 4,400 rpm. The
combination of technologies achieves both high torque at very low
revs and maximum output at high engine speeds while reducing fuel
consumption and emissions to a much lower level.
BorgWarner's patented R2S® technology has received several
awards, including a 2008 Automotive News PACE Award and the 2008
Automotive News PACE Environmental Award. BorgWarner received a
2007 Automotive News PACE Award for its VTG turbocharging
technology.
BorgWarner Turbo Systems is a leading global producer of
turbochargers, exhaust gas recirculation valves 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 company operates manufacturing and
technical facilities in 61 locations in 19
countries. Customers include VW/Audi, Ford, Toyota,
Renault/Nissan, General Motors, Hyundai/Kia, Daimler, Chrysler,
Fiat, BMW, Honda, John Deere, PSA, and MAN. The Internet address
for BorgWarner is: http://www.borgwarner.com.
For the first time in a passenger car, the combination of
BorgWarner's award-winning regulated two-stage (R2S®) and variable
turbine geometry (VTG) turbocharging technologies sets new
standards in improved performance, greater torque, reduced
emissions and increased fuel economy.
SOURCE BorgWarner Inc.