BorgWarner Turbo & Emissions Systems Supplies Turbochargers for New Audi 1.8-Liter TFSI Engine Family
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AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 29 - Audi's recently
launched 1.8-liter TFSI engine was developed in close cooperation with
BorgWarner Turbo & Emissions Systems. The new engine continues the
collaboration that built Audi's award-winning 2.0-liter TFSI engine - the
first to combine turbocharging with gasoline direct injection worldwide - and
represents the starting point for a completely new sporty and efficient world
engine family.
"BorgWarner's innovative turbocharger technology blends fuel efficiency
and reduced emissions with powerful, smooth performance over the entire engine
speed range," said Roger Wood, President and General Manager, BorgWarner Turbo
& Emissions Systems. "We are pleased to continue our collaboration with Audi
to set a new standard of spontaneous yet economical performance for this
family of worldwide engines."
For the design and construction of the new Audi power plant, BorgWarner
Turbo & Emissions Systems developed a number of innovative turbocharging
solutions. Combining the manifold and the turbine housing into a single
component made of high temperature-resistant material offers both compact
dimensions and thermodynamic benefits. The electric recirculation valve is
integrated into the compressor housing, guaranteeing fast response times when
the throttle valve closes. The use of a latest-generation turbine wheel
substantially increases the turbocharger's efficiency, and the optimized
turbine wheel improves the aerodynamics in the turbocharger, ensuring an even
more spontaneous response at lower speeds. Finally, the compact dimensions of
both the turbocharger and the entire engine make it equally suitable for
transverse or longitudinal installation, a decisive factor for an engine
family designed for a wide range of models on all five continents.
The 1.8-liter TFSI four-cylinder will be produced at Audi's engine
factories in Gyor, Hungary, and Dahlean, China. BorgWarner will build the
turbochargers at its facilities in Oroszlany, Hungary, and Ningbo, China.
BorgWarner Turbo & Emissions Systems is a leading global producer of
turbochargers 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 63 locations in 18 countries. Customers include Ford,
VW/Audi, DaimlerChrysler, General Motors, Toyota, Renault/Nissan, Hyundai/Kia,
Honda, BMW, Caterpillar, Navistar International, and Peugeot. The Internet
address for BorgWarner is: www.borgwarner.com.
SOURCE BorgWarner Inc.
-0- 01/29/2007
/CONTACT: Mary Brevard, +1-248-754-0881, or Dave Peterson,
+1-248-754-0883, both of BorgWarner Inc./
/Web site: www.borgwarner.com /
(BWA)
CO: BorgWarner Inc.; Audi
ST: Michigan, Hungary, China
IN: AUT
SU: PDT
