ROLLE, Switzerland,
June 18, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
Honeywell (NYSE:HON) Transportation Systems, the leading global
developer of automotive turbochargers, is back in the winner's
circle for the 16th consecutive year at the 2015 24
Hours of Le Mans, in France
boosting Porsche to a record win with its new Gasoline DualBoost™
turbo technology.
Honeywell helped the Porsche 919 Hybrids as well as perennial
favorite Audi with its R18 e-tron quattro race cars earn the top
five positions at Le Mans in the top Le Mans Prototype 1 category
(LMP1) and six of the top seven spots overall. In total, Honeywell
turbos were used on all boosted engines in the LMP1 class (12 of
the 14 entries) for the famed endurance race.
The new Gasoline DualBoost turbo technology used by Porsche was
developed using best practices in aerodynamics and material
sciences from Honeywell Aerospace as well as from existing
DualBoost diesel applications enhancing production vehicles.
Gasoline DualBoost technology provides 20 to 30 percent better
response for improved acceleration out of corners and more steady
state engine power from higher turbo efficiency. This is achieved
in an overall lighter weight package that is 10 to 20 percent
smaller than an equivalent standard gasoline turbo.
"As the supplier of choice for so many entrants, the competitive
environment at 24 Hours of Le Mans is truly a test of the
reliability and performance capabilities of our turbo portfolio,"
said Gavin Donkin, vice president of
product development for Honeywell Transportation Systems.
"Porsche's success with all three of its cars finishing in the top
5 is a strong proof point supporting DualBoost technology for gas.
This is just the starting point for this technology, which we are
developing for future production vehicle applications."
DualBoost turbochargers use axial turbines more commonly seen in
aerospace applications. Also, by using a dual-sided compressor, the
new gasoline technology vastly improves time-to-torque and
increases steady-state performance with a smaller footprint and a
much lighter form factor.
Honeywell also helped Audi secure third, fourth and seventh
place finishes using Honeywell variable geometry turbochargers
(VNT) which help provide consistent power and fuel economy for
diesel engines.
"As the world's auto manufacturers continue revealing their
plans for future production vehicles, it becomes more evident that
turbocharged engines are a key component in the search for
performance, fuel economy and the reduction of emissions," Donkin
said. "Using lighter, more robust components developed in
motorsports helps save space and weight while delivering the
top-flight performance that consumers and manufacturers
demand."
About Honeywell Aerospace
Honeywell Aerospace
products and services are found on virtually every commercial,
defense and space aircraft, and its turbochargers are used by
nearly every automaker and truck manufacturer around the world. The
Aerospace business unit develops innovative solutions for more fuel
efficient automobiles and airplanes, more direct and on-time
flights, safer flying and runway traffic, along with aircraft
engines, cockpit and cabin electronics, wireless connectivity
services, logistics and more. The business delivers safer, faster,
and more efficient and comfortable transportation-related
experiences worldwide. For more information, visit
www.honeywell.com or follow us at @Honeywell_Aero and
@Honeywell_Turbo.
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