AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
March 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
BorgWarner's award-winning Cam Torque Actuated (CTA™) variable cam
timing (VCT) technology and timing drive system improve the
horsepower and reduce emissions for the 2011 Ford Mustang GT's
all-new 5.0-liter V8 engine. A critical element in Ford's twin
independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT) system, BorgWarner's
CTA™ technology optimizes variable cam timing, making it more
efficient at all engine speeds with faster response than
traditional hydraulic oil-actuated VCT systems. Also featuring
BorgWarner's resonance attenuation technology, the timing drive
system improves overall engine efficiency, helping the Mustang
achieve 412 horsepower and 390 ft. lb. of torque and a best in
class EPA rating of 17 mpg city and 26 mpg on the highway. The new
5.0-liter Mustang is the first to feature both advanced
technologies from BorgWarner.
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"The 5.0-liter V8 Mustang engine is legendary. BorgWarner's CTA™
technology and timing drive system thrust the modern, all-new
engine into the future with powerful performance," said
James Verrier, President and General
Manager, BorgWarner Morse TEC. "Driving enthusiasts will enjoy more
power at the pedal—especially when launching, merging and
passing—and appreciate the added benefits of improved fuel economy
and reduced emissions."
For this high-performance application, Ford engineers specified
cam torque actuated variable camshaft timing. Unlike traditional
cam phasing methods, which typically use engine oil pressure to
phase the camshaft, BorgWarner's patented CTA™ technology harnesses
the existing torsional energy in the valve train to accomplish this
event, similar to a hydraulic ratchet. CTA™ cam phasers operate
more quickly and under a wider range of engine speeds and
temperatures than traditional oil pressure actuated cam phasers,
enabling optimal air flow into and out of the engine for most
operating conditions. In addition, CTA™ cam phasers are fully
functional shortly after engine start, the critical time when a
large percentage of engine emissions occur and before the catalytic
converter is effective. The result: better fuel economy, lower
emissions, and more torque and horsepower.
The timing drive system also features BorgWarner's patented
resonance attenuation technology. Designed to reduce chain tension
and camshaft oscillation, the technology allowed Ford to use an
uncompromised valvetrain in order to achieve peak high speed
performance. Driving the entire system are the industry's
best-in-class silent and roller chains, designed for high strength,
low wear and quiet operation.
In addition, both the base Mustang and Mustang GT will offer
Ford's six-speed 6R80 automatic transmission for the first time,
featuring high-energy friction plates and torque converter clutch
discs supplied by BorgWarner Drivetrain Systems to help the 2011
Mustang deliver unsurpassed fuel economy in the segment.
BorgWarner Morse TEC is a leading global designer and producer
of engine timing systems that are quiet, durable, precise and cost
effective. Engines equipped with BorgWarner variable cam timing
(VCT) technology operate independently of oil pressure to deliver
more horsepower, better performance, and improved fuel economy over
traditional cam phasing devices in the marketplace today.
HY-VO® chain systems, which are available for front
wheel drive transmissions, four-wheel drive transfer cases and
hybrid power drives, transmit power between shafts efficiently,
quietly and economically with considerable weight savings over gear
technology.
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 59 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.
BorgWarner's award-winning Cam Torque Actuated (CTA™) variable
cam timing technology and timing drive system improves the
horsepower, fuel economy and emissions of the all-new 5.0-liter
engine in the 2011 Ford Mustang GT. Photo courtesy of Ford Motor
Company.
SOURCE BorgWarner Inc.