TROY, Mich., Oct. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ArvinMeritor, Inc.
(NYSE: ARM) announced today that it is the supplier of the Dynamic Height
Control (DHC) suspension system used on the Pratt & Miller C6RS Chevrolet
Corvette concept car on display at the SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market
Association) Show in Las Vegas.
"Ride and handling are key elements of a successful vehicle design,"
said Ed Frutig, vice president and general manager of Light Vehicle System
(LVS) Chassis Systems for ArvinMeritor. "SEMA provides a glimpse of the
future chassis technologies you may see on tomorrow's production vehicles
as it relates to styling, performance, and even fuel economy. The Dynamic
Height Control system is one example of the new products ArvinMeritor is
now bringing to market that will significantly enhance a vehicle's ride,
stability, safety and performance capabilities."
The DHC system incorporates an electronically controlled air shock
system and features light-weight, aluminum monotube air shocks and a
state-of-the-art controller with proprietary software. The controller and
software feature the most advanced control strategies which interface with
the car's ECU to automatically provide optimum ride height under all
driving conditions.
The ArvinMeritor control logic in the DHC system automatically lowers
and rakes the vehicle at higher speed for increased stability and improved
aerodynamics, increasing vehicle performance. For aesthetic purposes, the
system can also be driver-controlled at lower speeds, allowing the driver
to "slam" the vehicle (lower to the ground) for low-speed cruising or
parking. It also provides the ability to raise the vehicle for improved
ground clearance to reduce the chance of dragging the car's ground effects
when negotiating steep inclines in driveways and parking situations. When
the vehicle is not running, it can still be raised and lowered with a
control mounted in the key fob.
The DHC system is part of ArvinMeritor's light vehicle smart
systems(TM) portfolio, which also includes two- and four-corner standard
air-suspension systems, an innovative active air-suspension system,
adaptive damping and active roll-control systems. Focused on vehicle
stability, ArvinMeritor's chassis systems solutions are scalable in
performance, yet modular in design. The company's unique, modular products
can be applied independently or in combination to provide an integrated
chassis for active vehicle dynamic control. This gives the OEM greater
value through flexibility in design, manufacturing and opportunities for
incremental layers of performance on a single platform.
The Corvette C6RS was designed, developed and constructed by
championship winning Pratt & Miller Engineering. Inspired by the company's
Le Mans-winning Corvette C6.R race cars, the new Pratt & Miller Corvette
C6RS supercar combines advanced racing technology with everyday
drivability. It produces 600 horsepower and employs a carbon-fiber body,
custom interior and sound system, and upgraded tires, wheels, brakes and
suspension system.
Also at the SEMA Show, ArvinMeritor will highlight its RydeFX(TM) brand
of high-performance shock absorbers in booth 32403. RydeFX is one of the
leading high-performance OEM and aftermarket brands of shock absorbers in
the snowmobile and ATV market. ArvinMeritor will bring this product line to
the light-truck and SUV off-road market.
About Pratt & Miller Engineering
Founded in 1989 by Gary Pratt and Jim Miller, Pratt & Miller
Engineering & Fabrication provides automotive and non-automotive clients
with leading-edge engineering and low-volume manufacturing solutions. For
more information, visit the Pratt & Miller website at http://www.prattmiller.com.
About Light Vehicle Systems
ArvinMeritor's LVS business group is a market leader in the product
categories it serves, supplying integrated systems and modules to the
world's leading passenger car and light truck OEMs. With advanced
technology and systems design expertise in body, chassis and wheels, LVS
combines high- quality components into cost-effective, performance-based
solutions for virtually every car and light truck on the road today.
About ArvinMeritor
ArvinMeritor, Inc. is a premier global supplier of a broad range of
integrated systems, modules and components to the motor vehicle industry.
The company serves light vehicle, commercial truck, trailer and specialty
original equipment manufacturers and certain aftermarkets. Headquartered in
Troy, Mich., ArvinMeritor employs approximately 19,000 people in 25
countries. ArvinMeritor common stock is traded on the New York Stock
Exchange under the ticker symbol ARM. For more information, visit the
company's Web site at: http://www.arvinmeritor.com/.
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CONTACT:
Media, Jeff Gammons, +1-313-551-2903,
jeffrey.gammons@arvinmeritor.com, or Investor Inquiries, Terry
Huch, +1-248-435-9426, terry.huch@arvinmeritor.com
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