AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 1 MI-BorgWarner-Chryslr
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Chrysler 300 and
Dodge Charger will offer BorgWarner's new InterActive Torque Management(R)
Transfer Case (ITM(R) tc) all-wheel-drive (AWD) technology as optional
equipment for the 2009 model year. ITM(R) tc offers enhanced response and
controllability with reduced noise, vibration and harness (NVH) in a compact,
efficient design. According to recent Chrysler LLC statements, the system is
the first active "on-demand" transfer case to be coupled with an "on-demand"
front-axle disconnect feature, providing all-wheel-drive vehicles with
improved fuel economy comparable to that of two-wheel-drive systems.
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The ITM(R) tc implements BorgWarner's advanced software, designed to work
in cooperation with other vehicle systems, and enables the integration of the
all-new front-axle disconnect logic. The disconnect logic allows the system to
seamlessly switch between rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive automatically,
based on an innovative control strategy.
"We are proud of our collaborative efforts with Chrysler LLC to launch
this new all-wheel-drive system that helps improve fuel economy," said Tim
Manganello, BorgWarner Chairman and CEO. "As a global leader in
all-wheel-drive technology, we are pleased to provide the next generation of
Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger drivers with the enhanced vehicle performance,
safety and fuel economy that they are seeking in their all-wheel-drive
vehicles."
The 2009 Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger all-wheel-drive models employ the
latest generation of interactive transfer case technology available as part of
BorgWarner's Torque-on-Demand(R) product portfolio. BorgWarner's portfolio
consists of a full line of active torque management devices focused on the
needs of the expanding all-wheel-drive market. In addition to providing
transfer case hardware, BorgWarner also supplies the software controls for
vehicle level integration. These capabilities are core competencies of
BorgWarner and provide automakers like Chrysler LLC with outstanding vehicle
performance by optimizing all-wheel-drive system hardware and software
controls.
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 .
SOURCE BorgWarner Inc.
