Tiburons Feature BorgWarner's New Aftermarket Forced-Induction Technology
ASHEVILLE, N.C., Dec. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirWerks, the new
aftermarket brand from BorgWarner Turbo Systems North America, is proud to
announce that two vehicles equipped with AirWerks forced-induction technology
won prestigious awards from Hyundai at the 2002 SEMA Show, held
November 5-8 in Las Vegas.
The AirWerks/Area 51 Hyundai Tiburon displayed in BorgWarner's booth
received Hyundai's award for Best Engineering Execution. The V-4 car features
an AirWerks' K series turbocharger, as well as a turbo installation kit
developed by Area 51 Fabrications. The forced-induction system is projected
to increase horsepower from a stock 134 to 250 hp. Hyundai judges were
impressed with the very clean, well-engineered turbocharger installation.
They also appreciated the considerable effort involved in transplanting the
all-wheel-drive system from a Hyundai Santa Fe SUV into the AirWerks/Area
51 Tiburon.
In addition, Hyundai awarded Best Tiburon to Street Concepts' car, which
was displayed in Hyundai's booth. This 6 cylinder Tiburon sports an AirWerks
boost package, also installed by Area 51. The prototype boosting device,
which garnered considerable attention at the SEMA Show, is expected to
increase engine output from the stock 170 to 250 hp. "This car had the
perfect combination of styling ... and all the right performance," noted
Hyundai judge Justin Osborne.
"We launched the AirWerks brand at the 2002 SEMA Show," says Jack Lorimer,
North American Aftermarket Director for BorgWarner Turbo Systems. "With the
intent of making the performance community aware of BorgWarner and its new
aftermarket brand, AirWerks. But to have vehicles equipped with our forced-
air technology win the Best Engineering Execution Award-and the Best Tiburon
Award-at their unveiling is unprecedented, and incredibly gratifying."
Hyundai judges selected these two Tiburons from nearly two dozen vehicles
on display at the SEMA Show, all of which had been built by top names in the
industry.
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 e-mail inquires to
airwerks.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 828-648-4148 or by fax at 800-424-6464.
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 an operating group of the
top-25 global 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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Act that are based on management's current expectations, estimates and
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results to differ materially from those projected or implied in the
forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include:
fluctuations in 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.
SOURCE BorgWarner Turbo Systems
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Related links:
http://www.bwauto.com
http://www.turbodriven.com
CONTACT:
Nicole Girkey, or Sue Elliott-Sink, both of
High Performance Prose, Inc., +1-818-349-1232, for BorgWarner
Turbo Systems
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