BorgWarner to Supply R2S® Turbocharging Technologies to MAN in Brazil

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BorgWarner will supply its regulated two-stage turbocharging (R2S®) technology to MAN for engines used to power medium-duty trucks and urban buses in the Latin American market beginning in 2012. To meet growing demand for increased power output and reduced emissions, MAN will use BorgWarner's innovative turbocharging system for its common-rail, four-cylinder and six-cylinder diesel engines with displacements of 4.6 and 6.9 liters and nominal power output of 180 hp to 290 hp (132 kW-213 kW). Produced at BorgWarner's facility in Campinas, Brazil, the optimized turbocharging system helps the new engines achieve impressive fuel economy, reduced emissions and improved performance. MAN Latin America leads the truck market in Brazil with a market share of more than 30 percent.

"Our strong partnership with MAN and expertise in turbocharging technology has driven our considerable growth," said Roger Wood, Executive Vice President, BorgWarner. "BorgWarner's R2S® turbochargers improve the fuel efficiency of the modified engines and help the engines comply with stringent emissions standards, confirming our technological leadership in all aspects of turbocharging."

With the introduction of even stricter emission requirements in Brazil, based on Euro V standards, MAN aimed to develop engines with reduced emissions while improving torque characteristics and maintaining the same power output. BorgWarner developed the R2S® turbochargers in close cooperation with MAN, which enabled optimization of the engine, resulting in increased fuel economy and performance as well as significantly reduced emissions. The innovative turbocharging system allows an infinitely variable adaptation of the turbine and compressor side to any engine operating point and meets stringent emission requirements without sacrificing horsepower or torque.

BorgWarner's patented R2S® technology has received several awards, including a 2008 Automotive News PACE Award and the 2008 Automotive News PACE Environmental Award.

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