AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
July 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
BorgWarner (NYSE: BWA) turbochargers boost the performance and fuel
economy for Shanghai GM's (SGM's) modified 1.6-liter four-cylinder
gasoline engine. The turbocharged engine powers the new Buick
Excelle XT, which premiered at the Guangzhou International Auto
Show last November and was launched in the Chinese market in
January. SGM will also install the fuel-efficient engine with
BorgWarner's turbocharger in the Chevrolet Cruze. One of
China's largest passenger car
manufacturers, the 49/51 joint venture between General Motors and
Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC) sold domestically
over 725,000 vehicles in 2009.
"China is participating in the
global trend towards downsized turbocharged gasoline engines,
making vehicles more fuel-efficient, more eco-friendly and more
powerful," said Roger Wood,
Executive Vice President, BorgWarner. "We believe our leadership in
all aspects of turbocharging technology will help drive further
growth in the Chinese auto industry and are proud to provide local
production capabilities for OEMs in China."
To save weight and deliver fast turbocharger response, SGM
joined forces with BorgWarner engineers in Germany and China to optimize the water-cooled K03
turbocharger. Combining the manifold and turbine casing into one
component improved thermodynamics and reduced installation space.
As a result, the engine provides smooth acceleration over the
entire engine-speed range and complies with the China IV emission
standards. The four-cylinder engine delivers 135 kW and 235 Nm of
torque between 1,980 and 5,400 rpm with fuel consumption of 30 mpg
(7.8 liters/100 km). A superboost function can briefly unleash up
to 266 Nm torque when needed.
To optimally serve the Chinese market, BorgWarner began
manufacturing turbochargers in the eastern Chinese city of
Ningbo in 2010, where it has been
operating a production facility since 2004. With close
collaboration between its manufacturing operation in Ningbo and supporting engineering expertise in
Germany, OEMs like SGM are
benefiting from BorgWarner's global presence.
BorgWarner Turbo Systems is a leading global supplier of
turbochargers for diesel- and gasoline-powered passenger cars,
light trucks and commercial vehicles. A pioneer in turbocharging
technology, BorgWarner Turbo Systems continues to lead advancements
in the industry with innovations designed to improve fuel economy,
reduce emissions and optimize 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 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.
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SOURCE BorgWarner Inc.