BorgWarner EFR Turbochargers Earn Reputation for Performance,
Durability and Dependability at IndyCar and Le Mans
AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
Oct. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/
-- BorgWarner's first year as the exclusive turbocharger
supplier for the IZOD IndyCar® Series established a
reputation of powerful performance, durability and dependability
for EFR (Engineered for Racing) turbochargers. Throughout the 2012
IZOD IndyCar Series race season, BorgWarner's EFR turbochargers
accumulated over 212,000 miles during practice, test, qualifying
and race events without incident. In the FIA World Endurance
Championship (WEC) Series, LMP2 class cars boosted by EFR
turbochargers won first in their class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans
(2,298 miles), the 12 Hours of Sebring (1,180 miles), and the Petit
Le Mans (1,000 miles) without a single incident. The American Le
Mans Series champion and the current point leader in the WEC Series
also employ EFR turbochargers under the hood.
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"The race track is the ultimate proving ground for technologies
destined for the highway. With its new emphasis on road relevance,
the IZOD IndyCar Series chose BorgWarner turbocharging technology
to develop more powerful, fuel-efficient technologies that could
boost future production vehicles," said Pete Kohler, President and General Manager,
BorgWarner Turbo Systems. "BorgWarner combined its rich racing
heritage and extensive expertise in materials and aerodynamic
techniques to engineer a completely new line of turbochargers. We
are very pleased that our EFR turbochargers have earned a
reputation of dependability, durability and performance."
"BorgWarner's relationship with Indy car racing goes beyond
having their name on the Indianapolis 500 winner's trophy," said
Randy Bernard, CEO of INDYCAR. "They
helped INDYCAR usher in a new era for our sport by providing the
twin and single turbochargers that help foster the robust
manufacturer competition that the IZOD IndyCar Series had in 2012.
The results our new turbocharged engines showed on track are a
testament to the technology and commitment BorgWarner brings to the
IZOD IndyCar Series."
With a range of units supporting 225 to 1,000 horsepower per
turbocharger, BorgWarner's EFR Series offers an unprecedented
combination of advanced technologies designed to boost the
performance of downsized engines while improving fuel economy.
Streamlined EFR turbochargers for the IZOD IndyCar Series feature
low-weight, race-proven Gamma-Ti turbine wheels and shaft
assemblies for quick boost response. Patent-pending ceramic ball
bearings increase thrust capacity and durability while improving
turbine efficiency at low expansion ratios. The investment cast
stainless steel turbine housing also increases efficiency, improves
durability and resists corrosion.
BorgWarner's latest EFR turbocharging technology will be
introduced at the 2012 SEMA show, the world's premier automotive
specialty performance products trade event, held in Las Vegas, October
30 – November 2.
About BorgWarner
Auburn Hills, Michigan-based
BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) is a technology leader in highly
engineered components and systems for powertrain applications
worldwide. Operating manufacturing and technical facilities in 57
locations in 19 countries, the company develops products to improve
fuel economy, reduce emissions and enhance performance. Customers
include VW/Audi, Ford, Toyota, Renault/Nissan, General Motors,
Hyundai/Kia, Daimler, Chrysler, Fiat, BMW, Honda, John Deere, PSA,
and MAN. For more information, please visit borgwarner.com.
IndyCar (and Design) are registered trademarks of Brickyard
Trademarks, Inc., used with permission. IZOD is registered
trademark of pVH Corp, used with permission.
BorgWarner's EFR (Engineered for Racing) turbochargers have
established a reputation of powerful performance and durability
over the 212,000 miles accumulated during practice, test,
qualifying and race events in 2012 IZOD IndyCar®
Series.
SOURCE BorgWarner Inc.