BorgWarner Equips Hyundai-Kia Engines With Optimized Turbocharger Technology

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BorgWarner will supply its new generation of variable turbine geometry (VTG) turbochargers for the newly developed 2.0-liter four-cylinder diesel engine featured in the Hyundai ix35 and Kia Sportage. BorgWarner's fourth-generation VTG turbocharger helps the new engine achieve impressive fuel economy, reduced emissions and improved performance. Series production of the Hyundai ix35 for the domestic market began in Korea in late 2009, and the fuel-efficient diesel engine will be offered in Europe beginning in March. The all-new Kia Sportage premiered at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show and will be available across Europe later this year.

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"BorgWarner's latest advancements in turbocharging technology for modern diesel engines achieve optimum power output with the greatest fuel economy," said Roger Wood, President and General Manager, BorgWarner Turbo Systems. "We are pleased to provide localized production and engineering in Korea to support our successful, long-standing partnership with Hyundai Motor Corporation."

To improve thermodynamics, response and controllability, BorgWarner engineers replaced straight turbine vanes with a patented S-shaped vane design. In addition to significantly improving engine response, the new turbocharger increases efficiency at low engine speeds, which increases combustion efficiency and lowers emissions. The two-wheel-drive 2.0-liter turbo diesel Hyundai ix35 achieves 136 hp and generates its maximum torque of 320 Nm at 1,800 rpm, while consuming only 5.8 liters of diesel fuel per 100 km (41 mpg). The all-wheel-drive model requires only 6 liters of diesel fuel per 100 km (39 mpg). The 2.0-liter diesel engine in the all-new Kia Sportage generates a maximum of 304 Nm of torque at 1,800 rpm.

BorgWarner Turbo Systems is a leading global producer of turbochargers, exhaust gas recirculation valves and other engine air management systems for passenger cars, light trucks and commercial vehicles. These systems are designed to improve fuel economy, reduce emissions and enhance 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 FORTUNE 500 company operates manufacturing and technical facilities in 61 locations in 19 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.