BorgWarner All-Wheel Drive System Featured in 2009 Dodge Journey
06 June 2008 - 8:04AM
PR Newswire (US)
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The all-new
2009 Dodge Journey crossover offers BorgWarner's award-winning
Interactive Torque Management (ITM 3e(TM)) system as an option for
drivers who value performance, fuel economy and stability. (Photo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080605/CLTH126 ) Based on
Chrysler's global D-segment platform, the Dodge Journey blends the
capability of a sport-utility vehicle with the overall efficiency
of a passenger car into a "right-sized" package available with
best-in-class fuel economy and best-in-class starting price. In
addition to providing the all-wheel drive coupling in the Dodge
Journey SXT AWD and Journey R/T AWD, BorgWarner supplies the
electronics, software controls and vehicle integration support.
BorgWarner's vehicle integration capabilities are core competencies
that provide automakers like Chrysler LLC with outstanding vehicle
performance including noticeably improved traction, increased
stability, excellent handling and a confidence-inspiring driving
experience. "By working closely with Chrysler engineers to ensure
premium vehicle functionality, BorgWarner system integrators
perfectly blend AWD hardware and controls to aid in creating an
efficient, yet robust driveline," said Tim Manganello, BorgWarner
Chairman and CEO. "As a global leader in advanced all-wheel drive
technology, we are pleased the ITM 3e(TM) system is an integral
part of Dodge Journey's capability." The ITM 3e(TM) system
exercises sophisticated controls and algorithms to sense slip,
converting the front-wheel-drive-based platform to all-wheel drive
within milliseconds. By optimally using grip at both front and rear
wheels, the system also augments vehicle handling and traction. At
highway speeds, it automatically reduces power transfer to the rear
wheels, which improves 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. The ITM 3e(TM) system is one of the latest interactive
front-wheel drive AWD technologies 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.
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 64 locations in
17 countries. Customers include VW/Audi, Ford, Toyota,
Renault/Nissan, General Motors, Hyundai/Kia, Daimler, Chrysler LLC,
Fiat, BMW, Honda, John Deere, PSA, and MAN. The Internet address
for BorgWarner is: http://www.borgwarner.com/.
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080605/CLTH126
http://photoarchive.ap.org/ DATASOURCE: BorgWarner Inc. CONTACT:
Mary Brevard, +1-248-754-0881, Erika Nielsen, +1-248-754-0422, both
for BorgWarner Inc. Web site: http://www.borgwarner.com/
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