AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
Jan. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --
BorgWarner now supplies the latest generation of variable turbine
geometry (VTG) turbochargers for the newly developed 1.6-liter
four-cylinder common-rail diesel engines featured in the new MINI
family. The downsized engine is available with a power output of 90
HP (66 kW) in the MINI One D and One D Clubman and with 112 HP (82
kW) in the Cooper D and Cooper D Clubman – and for the first time
in the Cooper Convertible. Controlled by an electric actuator,
BorgWarner's BV35 VTG turbocharger helps the engine set new
standards of efficiency and performance, achieving average
fuel consumption of 61.8 mpg (3.8 liters/100 km) in both hatchback
models, with CO2 emissions as low as 99 g/km.
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"Using BorgWarner's advancements in turbocharging technology,
modern diesel engines achieve optimum power output and great fuel
economy," said Roger Wood, Executive
Vice President, BorgWarner. "We are pleased to extend our very
successful and long-standing partnership with the BMW Group to the
compact car segment."
With BorgWarner's next generation VTG turbocharger, it was
possible to downsize the diesel engine's displacement from 2.0
liters to 1.6 liters while maintaining the optimum ratio between
bore and stroke of the combustion chambers. To improve engine
response at very low rpm, patented S-shaped guide vanes regulate
VTG turbine output by changing the inflow angle and speed at the
turbine wheel inlet. Compared with diesel engines previously
utilized in the MINI, the new four-cylinder units deliver higher
maximum torque of 215 Nm and 270 Nm respectively, achieving greater
pulling power for an exciting driving experience, while setting a
new benchmark in lower fuel consumption.
About BorgWarner Turbo Systems
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.
About BorgWarner
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 57 locations in 17 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.
SOURCE BorgWarner Inc.