AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
March 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/
-- BorgWarner's optimized turbocharging technology powers all
new four-cylinder gasoline engines from Volvo. The backbone of
Volvo's gasoline Drive-E powertrain family, the fuel-efficient
engines are available for nearly all models in four different
variants and achieve a power output of 152 HP (112 kW) to 320 HP
(236 kW). While delivering a maximum torque of 250 to 400 Nm,
BorgWarner's turbochargers help these gasoline engines set new
standards of efficiency and performance. All of BorgWarner's
optimized turbochargers feature an integrated sheet-metal turbine
housing for improved thermal insulation and reduced surface
temperature. The compact and lightweight turbochargers have a
modular design to meet Volvo's powertrain strategy.
"BorgWarner is continuously improving the efficiency of its
turbocharging technologies to help automakers meet stringent
emissions regulations while delivering powerful performance and
fuel economy for downsized engines," said Frederic Lissalde,
President and General Manager, BorgWarner Turbo Systems. "We are
very pleased to expand our successful long-term partnership with
Volvo Cars by providing our turbocharging technologies for all of
their four-cylinder gasoline engines."
To provide a high degree of commonality between engine parts in
a compact design, BorgWarner engineers developed an air-gap
insulated sheet metal turbine housing for the turbochargers with a
virtually identical external geometry suitable for use in all
engines. The innovative housing consists of several stamped
sheet-metal parts that are welded together, resulting in improved
thermal insulation and reduced surface temperature to withstand
exhaust temperatures of up to 1,796 F (980° C). Further benefits of
the design are a wider performance range from a low-inertia turbine
wheel and a better transient response due to the improved
utilization of exhaust gas pulsation. As a result, the catalytic
converter is activated more rapidly during cold starts for
significantly reduced emissions. To prevent charge pressure at very
high engine power, the turbochargers are fitted with a wastegate.
Built to deliver powerful yet efficient performance, these
turbocharging technologies provide excellent torque characteristics
over the entire engine speed range while improving fuel
economy.
About BorgWarner
BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) is a product leader in highly
engineered components and systems for powertrains around the world.
Operating manufacturing and technical facilities in 58 locations in
19 countries, the company delivers innovative powertrain solutions
to improve fuel economy, reduce emissions and enhance performance.
For more information, please visit borgwarner.com.
BorgWarner's turbocharging technology improves fuel economy and
reduces emissions for all of Volvo's new four-cylinder gasoline
engines.
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