AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
May 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
BorgWarner supplies a number of advanced technologies for winners
of the 2014 World Car Awards, including the:
- 2014 World Car of the Year: Audi A3
BorgWarner
supplies GenV all-wheel drive couplings, chain timing systems for
models powered by 1.8- and 2.0-liter DOHC I4 engines, ignition
coils for 1.2- and 2.0-liter gasoline models, and dual-clutch and
mechatronic modules for 6-speed dual-clutch transmissions. For 1.6-
and 2.0-liter diesel models, BorgWarner produces glow plugs,
exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) pipes, oil pipes and EGR
valves.
- 2014 World Luxury Car: Mercedes-Benz
S-Class
BorgWarner delivers ignition coils, EGR coolers, EGR
valves and thermostats for a variety of gasoline-powered models,
radiator identification sensors and friction plates for 7-speed
automatic transmissions. For diesel models, BorgWarner supplies
regulated two-stage (R2S®) turbochargers, high-pressure
EGR valves, glow plug controllers for 2.2- and 3.0-liter models,
and thermostats for 3.0-liter models.
- 2014 World Performance Car: Porsche 911
GT3
BorgWarner produces ignition coils and the new rotary
sleeve thermostat for the GT3 Engine.
For 12 of the 15 finalists in all categories, including the
winners noted above, BorgWarner provides one or more advanced
technologies, such as variable cam timing systems, chain timing
systems, turbochargers, EGR coolers and valves, thermostats,
ignition coils, glow plug controllers, cabin heaters, friction
plates and GenV all-wheel drive couplings.
"Designed to improve fuel economy, emissions and performance,
BorgWarner's advanced technologies drive a broad range of the
world's leading vehicles," said James R.
Verrier, President and Chief Executive Officer, BorgWarner.
"We congratulate our customers for these distinguished industry
honors."
To be eligible for the overall World Car award, the candidates
must be available for sale on at least two continents between
January 1, 2013, and May 31, 2014. The tenth annual World Car Award
winners were chosen by an international panel of 69 automotive
journalists from 22 countries.
About BorgWarner
BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) is a
product leader in highly engineered components and systems for
powertrains around the world. Operating manufacturing and technical
facilities in 60 locations in 19 countries, the company delivers
innovative powertrain solutions to improve fuel economy, reduce
emissions and enhance performance. For more information, please
visit borgwarner.com.
SOURCE BorgWarner Inc.