AirWerks Introduces Two Lines of Turbochargers for Race and Street Use
ASHEVILLE, N.C., Nov. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirWerks, the new
aftermarket forced-air technology brand from BorgWarner Turbo Systems North
America, introduces two lines of turbochargers, the K and S series. Now,
American auto enthusiasts will be able to add the same turbochargers to their
vehicles that come as factory equipment on such venerable performers as the
Audi RS4 Bi-Turbo and the Porsche 911 Turbo.
The AirWerks turbochargers were chosen for their overall efficiency and
feature broad compressor working areas to provide an engine with ample boost
over a wider rpm range.
For street use, AirWerks will offer both K and S series turbochargers that
produce 7 to 17 pounds of boost. But there's more -- lots more. The complete
AirWerks line includes unique S series turbos capable of cranking out as much
as 27 to 30 pounds of boost on a race-ready engine.
"Because BorgWarner Turbo Systems North America is a QS9000 supplier to
the automakers, consumers can rest assured that AirWerks' turbochargers will
offer the same exceptional levels of performance and reliability which
automakers demand," says Jack Lorimer, North American Aftermarket Director of
Sales for BorgWarner Turbo Systems. "These turbos also have a strong racing
lineage. They have boosted cars to victory at race tracks around the world,
including endurance races, such as the 24 Hours of Le Mans. These products
are built to last, even in the tough world of super-high performance."
In fact, AirWerks' K series turbochargers have been engineered to
withstand very high temperatures and very high speeds. The K series will
include K04, K16 and K26 turbocharger models. AirWerks' S series will include
S200, S300, S400 and S500 models.
Most of the AirWerks product offerings will be available for purchase in
North America in January 2003.
About AirWerks
AirWerks is the new aftermarket forced-air technology brand from
BorgWarner Turbo Systems North America. For distributor information and more
details about the AirWerks performance line, please send e-mail requests to
AirWerks@turbos.bwauto.com or visit http://www.turbodriven.com . BorgWarner Turbo
Systems North America also may be contacted by mail at P.O. Box 15075,
Asheville, NC 28813-0075, by phone at 800-787-6464.
About BorgWarner Turbo Systems
BorgWarner Turbo Systems is a full-service supplier of turbocharger
systems for enhanced engine performance, reduced exhaust emissions and
improved fuel economy. BorgWarner Turbo Systems is a business group of the
globally active automotive supplier BorgWarner Inc.
BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) is a product leader in highly engineered
components and systems for vehicle powertrain applications worldwide. The
company operates manufacturing and technical facilities in 50 locations in
14 countries. Customers include Ford, DaimlerChrysler, General Motors,
Toyota, Honda, Caterpillar, Navistar International, PSA and VW Group. The
Internet address for BorgWarner is http://www.bwauto.com . For further information,
contact BorgWarner Corporate Communications at 312-322-8500. Investor
conference calls are webcast by Thomson/PR Newswire.
Statements contained in this news release may contain forward-looking
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domestic or foreign automotive production, the continued use of outside
suppliers by original equipment manufacturers, fluctuations in demand for
vehicles containing the Company's products, general economic conditions, as
well as other risks detailed in the Company's filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission, including the Cautionary Statements filed as Exhibit 99.1
to the Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2001.
For further information please contact: Nicole Girkey or Sue Elliott-Sink,
both of High Performance Prose, Inc., +1-818-349-1232, for BorgWarner Turbo
Systems North America
SOURCE BorgWarner Turbo Systems North America
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CONTACT:
Nicole Girkey or Sue Elliott-Sink, both of
High Performance Prose, Inc., +1-818-349-1232, for BorgWarner
Turbo Systems North America
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