BorgWarner Introduces Next-Generation EFR Turbocharging Technology
At 2012 SEMA Show
AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
Oct. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/
-- BorgWarner (NYSE: BWA) will introduce its next-generation
EFR-7163 (Engineered for Racing) turbocharger as well as its
current EFR and AirWerks™ Series turbochargers at the 2012 SEMA
Show at the Las Vegas Convention
Center on October 30 – November 2. Featuring an innovative light-weight
aluminum bearing housing and mixed-flow turbine, BorgWarner's new
compact EFR-7163 turbocharger combines the responsiveness and
compact packaging of a B1 turbocharger with greater flow capacity
to achieve up to 550 horsepower. Located in the Performance
and Racing Section in booth 21635, the company will also display
the Borg-Warner Trophy™ from October
30 – November 1 and host
three-time Indianapolis 500 winner
Dario Franchitti from 10 a.m. – noon and 12:30
p.m. – 2:30 p.m. on
October 30.
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"BorgWarner's latest EFR turbocharging advancements are built on
our highly successful season as the exclusive turbocharger supplier
for the IZOD IndyCar® Series. Our innovative technology
optimizes responsiveness and maximizes power output, combining the
best qualities of B1 and B2 turbochargers in a small, powerful
package," said Pete Kohler,
President and General Manager, BorgWarner Turbo Systems. "We are
pleased to welcome Dario and the Borg-Warner Trophy to SEMA. Both
symbolize achievement, competitive performance and technology
leadership—the same qualities and spirit that drive innovation at
BorgWarner."
"I'm really looking forward to attending this year's SEMA Show
as a guest of BorgWarner," said Franchitti. "With the BorgWarner
turbocharger driving my Honda engine at the world famous
Indianapolis Motor Speedway this year, the #10 Target car once
again ended up in Victory Circle. It will be fun to re-live this
Indy victory in Vegas later this month."
Designed for powerful performance in a compact package,
BorgWarner's new EFR-7163 turbocharger achieves up to 550
horsepower while using a small B1 frame size that fits easily into
a tight engine bay. Track proven in the IZOD IndyCar Series, an
aluminum bearing housing reduces the turbocharger's overall weight
by approximately 2 pounds. For fast response, the 63 mm mixed-flow
turbine features lightweight Gamma-Ti material and innovative
geometry to increase turbine flow capability while providing lower
inertia than a conventional radial-flow turbine wheel. To provide
the best balance of quick response at low engine speeds with high
flow capacity at top engine speeds, BorgWarner engineers optimized
the 71 mm (OD) compressor wheel to manage as much flow capacity as
a larger conventional wheel. For added flexibility, the turbine
housing accommodates either a v-band or T25 inlet connection option
for engines using an open manifold or a T4 twin scroll housing for
engines using a divided manifold.
SEMA visitors can view BorgWarner's new EFR-7163 turbochargers
in a 2013 Ford F-150 FX4 SuperCrew pickup powered by an
EcoBoost® 3.5-liter engine and a 2009 Jeep®
Wrangler Unlimited driven by a Cummins 6B diesel engine.
In addition, BorgWarner will showcase its current EFR
turbocharger line, which features race-proven Gamma-Ti turbine
wheel technology with a range of units supporting 225 to 1,000
horsepower per turbocharger, as well as its AirWerks turbocharger
line, which includes the competition-ready S and K series
supporting a range of 120 to 1,700 horsepower per turbocharger. For
more information, visit borgwarnerboosted.com.
About BorgWarner
Auburn
Hills, Michigan-based BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) is a
technology leader in highly engineered components and systems for
powertrain applications worldwide. Operating manufacturing and
technical facilities in 57 locations in 19 countries, the company
develops products to improve fuel economy, reduce emissions and
enhance performance. Customers include VW/Audi, Ford, Toyota,
Renault/Nissan, General Motors, Hyundai/Kia, Daimler, Chrysler,
Fiat, BMW, Honda, John Deere, PSA, and MAN. For more information,
please visit borgwarner.com.
The Borg-Warner Trophy is a trademark of BorgWarner Inc. IndyCar
(and Design) are registered trademarks of Brickyard Trademarks,
Inc., used with permission. IZOD is a registered trademark of pVH
Corp, used with permission.
SOURCE BorgWarner Inc.