BWA BorgWarner Inc

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BorgWarner (NYSE: BWA) supplies turbochargers and other components to seven of 12 winners in Engine Technology International magazine's 2009 International Engine of the Year Awards, including the: -- 2009 International Engine of the Year, Green Engine of the Year and Best 1.0 - 1.4 Liter Engine: Volkswagen 1.4-liter TSI Twincharger -- Turbocharger -- Timing system -- Oil pump drive system -- Best New Engine of 2009: Porsche 3.8-liter flat six DI -- Ignition module -- 1.4 - 1.8 Liter Engine: BMW-PSA 1.6-liter Turbo -- Turbocharger -- 1.8 - 2.0 Liter Engine: Audi 2.0-liter TFSI -- Turbocharger -- Air pump -- Timing system components -- 2.0 - 2.5 Liter Engine: Mercedes-Benz Diesel 2.1-liter -- Regulated two-stage (R2S) turbocharger "This year's winning engines prove that down-sized internal combustion engines deliver a powerful combination of performance, reduced emissions and improved fuel economy. Innovative design and advanced technologies make environmentally friendly engines fun to drive," said Tim Manganello, BorgWarner Chairman and CEO. "We congratulate Volkswagen, Porsche, BMW, Audi and Mercedes-Benz for earning these prestigious honors." Winners in each of 12 categories of the 2009 International Engine of the Year Awards were chosen by a panel of 65 motoring journalists from 32 countries based on drivability, performance, fuel economy and refinement. The awards were presented by Engine Technology International, a quarterly magazine published by England's UKIP Media & Events. 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 60 locations in 18 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/. DATASOURCE: BorgWarner Inc. CONTACT: Erika Nielsen, BorgWarner Inc., +1-248-754-0422 Web Site: http://www.borgwarner.com/

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