Half of Ward’s “10 Best Engines 2010” Use BorgWarner Components

BorgWarner R2S sequential VGT turbocharger

BorgWarner, an automotive components producer, has announced that five of Ward’s 10 Best 2010 engines use its components. This includes turbochargers, timing systems, emission control devices, glow plugs and control modules. Some of this engines were specifically designed to follow the downsizing trend while others just deliver good performance via turbocharging.

"Consumers are making fuel economy and lower emissions a top priority, but are not willing to compromise on performance. BorgWarner is helping drive the trend toward cleaner downsized engines with advanced technologies that deliver economical, environmentally friendly, powerful performance," said Tim Manganello, BorgWarner Chairman and CEO. "We are proud to contribute to the success of these notable engines. Congratulations to our winning customers – Audi, BMW, Ford, Chevrolet and Volkswagen,"

Here are the 5 engines:

2.0L TFSI turbocharged DOHC I-4 (Audi A4)
3.0L DOHC I-6 Turbodiesel (BMW 335d)
2.5L DOHC I-4 Hybrid (Ford Fusion Hybrid)
2.4L Ecotec DOHC I-4 (Chevrolet Equinox)
2.0L SOHC I-4 Turbodiesel (Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI)

The supplied components include, for example, Borg Warner’s R2S two-stage turbocharging system, which uses high-tech coatings to withstand extreme temperatures and features the company’s variable turbine geometry. This allows the engine which uses it to offer increased torque at low rpm, a higher output at top engine speeds achieving a low fuel consumption returning and improved emissions figures. The turbocharger is a key component for the downsizing process.

Ward’s program is the only U.S. event which reviews and rewards engine excellence. It was introduced in 1994 and has recognized top poweplants’ capabilities ever since. Engines eligible for the award must be found in a regular-production vehicle available on the U.S. market which must not exceed a $54,000 retail price.