AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
March 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Boosted
by BorgWarner's regulated two-stage (R2S) turbocharging technology,
the 5.9-liter inline six-cylinder diesel engine from Hyundai Motor
Company (HMC) is the first commercial vehicle engine in
Asia equipped with a two-stage
turbocharging system. BorgWarner's award-winning R2S system
provides outstanding performance, significantly boosts fuel economy
and helps the engine comply with Euro
5 emissions standards. Since late 2010, the 260 HP (194 kW)
diesel engine has powered medium-duty urban buses and trucks in
South Korea including the Aero
Town, Green City and Mega Truck.
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"We value our successful partnership with Hyundai and are
pleased to support optimum solutions for efficient and powerful
engines in Asia's rapidly
expanding commercial diesel market," said Pete Kohler, President and General Manager,
BorgWarner Turbo Systems Commercial Diesel Products. "BorgWarner's
highly efficient R2S turbocharging technology enables the Hyundai
5.9-liter diesel engine to comply with stringent emission standards
while improving fuel economy and performance. These are bottom line
benefits that bus and truck operators around the world
appreciate."
BorgWarner's R2S turbocharging system consists of two
series-connected turbochargers and features a BorgWarner compact
brushless actuator controlling the wastegate. The highly efficient
system enables the engine to reach a maximum torque of 981 Nm at
1,400 rpm and delivers continuously high boost pressure over the
entire engine speed range. To withstand the high external forces of
medium- and heavy-duty applications, the high-pressure compressor
stage is equipped with a milled aluminium wheel.
BorgWarner's patented R2S turbocharging technology has received
several awards, including a 2008 Automotive News PACE Award and the
2008 Automotive News PACE Environmental Award.
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 60 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 www.borgwarner.com.
SOURCE BorgWarner Inc.