BWA BorgWarner Inc

BorgWarner Variable Force Solenoid Enhances Performance of GM V6 Engines AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BorgWarner Emissions/Thermal Systems supplies the variable force solenoid (VFS) that is being launched on a new family of General Motors V6 engines. The product is designed to work in conjunction with a camshaft phaser as part of an engine's variable cam timing (VCT) system. VCT precisely controls the flow of air into and out of an engine by allowing the camshaft to be dynamically phased relative to its crankshaft. The ability to dynamically control valve timing results in improved fuel economy, lower exhaust emissions and greater engine power. The VFS is the main interface between an engine's computer and the camshaft phaser, delivering exactly the right amount of force to control engine valve timing for optimal performance. "BorgWarner truly 'pushed the innovation envelope' in creating this VFS product," said Alfred Weber, President and General Manager, BorgWarner Emissions/Thermal Systems. "Our customers can now expect significantly enhanced performance in terms of stroke, force and hysteresis in a compact package." A patent is pending on the VFS, which is manufactured at BorgWarner Emissions/Thermal Systems in Dixon, Illinois, for the Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 2006 Chevrolet Impala, and Pontiac G6 with 3.5-liter and 3.9-liter V6 engines. BorgWarner Emissions/Thermal Systems is a leading designer and supplier of components and systems for engine air and thermal management designed to control emissions and reduce fuel consumption. 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 62 locations in 17 countries. Customers include Ford, DaimlerChrysler, General Motors, VW/Audi, Toyota, Hyundai/Kia, Renault/Nissan, Honda, Caterpillar, Navistar International, Peugeot, and BMW. The Internet address for BorgWarner is: http://www.borgwarner.com/ . Statements contained in this news release may contain forward-looking statements as contemplated by the 1995 Private Securities Litigation Reform Act that are based on management's current expectations, estimates and projections. Words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond the control of the Company, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed, projected or implied in or by the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include: fluctuations in domestic or foreign automotive production, the continued use of outside suppliers by original equipment manufacturers, fluctuations in demand for vehicles containing the Company's products, general economic conditions, as well as other risks detailed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Cautionary Statements filed as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement. DATASOURCE: BorgWarner Inc. CONTACT: Beth Feikens of BorgWarner Inc., +1-248-754-0883 Web site: http://www.borgwarner.com/

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