BorgWarner All-Wheel Drive System to Make North American Debut in 2007 Chrysler Pacifica
18 July 2006 - 12:25AM
PR Newswire (US)
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In the first
North American application of BorgWarner's (NYSE:BWA) Interactive
Torque Management (ITM 3e(TM)) system, BorgWarner's all-wheel drive
(AWD) technology will be standard on the 2007 model year Chrysler
Pacifica models with AWD, which is expected to launch later this
year. "We are proud to launch another front-wheel, all-wheel drive
application using BorgWarner's new ITM 3e(TM) system, and we're
delighted to introduce this technology to DaimlerChrysler," said
Cindy Niekamp, President and General Manager, BorgWarner
TorqTransfer Systems. "As a global leader in advanced front-wheel
drive-based all-wheel drive technology, we are pleased to provide
the next generation of Pacifica drivers with the enhanced vehicle
traction, stability and handling that the system offers." The ITM
3e(TM) system debuted last year. It is the latest, next- generation
interactive technology available as part of BorgWarner's growing
iTrac(TM) torque management systems portfolio, a full-line of
active torque management devices focused on the needs of the
expanding front-wheel drive/all-wheel drive market. In addition to
providing the ITM 3e(TM) hardware, BorgWarner will also supply the
Chrysler Pacifica with electronics, software controls and
electronics vehicle integration support. These capabilities are
core competencies of BorgWarner and provide automakers like
Chrysler with outstanding vehicle performance. The ITM 3e(TM)
system uses sophisticated controls and algorithms to sense slip,
and converts the front-wheel drive-based platform to all-wheel
drive within milliseconds. This enhances vehicle handling and
traction by optimally using grip at both the front and rear wheels.
At highway speeds, the system automatically reduces power transfer
to the rear wheels, which enhances fuel economy versus other
all-wheel drive systems. In addition, the ITM 3e(TM) system is
designed to work in cooperation with other vehicle systems like
anti-lock brakes and electronic stability programs to further
enhance traction and stability. 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 62 locations in 17 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:
http://www.borgwarner.com/ . Statements contained in this news
release may contain forward-looking statements as contemplated by
the 1995 Private Securities Litigation Reform Act that are based on
management's current expectations, estimates and projections. Words
such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes,"
"estimates," variations of such words and similar expressions are
intended to identify such forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties,
many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond the
control of the Company, that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those expressed, projected or implied in or by the
forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include:
fluctuations in domestic or foreign automotive production, the
continued use of outside suppliers by original equipment
manufacturers, fluctuations in demand for vehicles containing the
Company's products, general economic conditions, as well as other
risks detailed in the Company's filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission, including the Risk Factors identified in the
Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005. The Company
does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking
statement. DATASOURCE: BorgWarner Inc. CONTACT: Beth Feikens of
BorgWarner Inc., +1-248-754-0883 Web site:
http://www.borgwarner.com/
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