BorgWarner Introduces the NexTrac(TM) System - What's Next in All-Wheel Drive Systems

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BorgWarner's
NexTrac(R) system, the company's latest all-wheel drive (AWD) system,
offers compact design, improved performance and lower weight for enhanced
stability, traction, fuel efficiency, and the fun driving experience
drivers crave. Born from BorgWarner's experience in producing over
1,000,000 AWD clutches since 1998, the NexTrac(R) system is a
high-performance, electronically controlled, all-wheel drive system
designed to meet the growing front-wheel-drive-based crossover,
sport-utility and passenger car vehicle markets. The NexTrac(R) system
debuts on the 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe, Tucson and KIA Sportage.

"BorgWarner's NexTrac(R) system is the next step in all-wheel drive
systems," said Dan CasaSanta, President and General Manager, BorgWarner
TorqTransfer Systems. "For OEMs, the NexTrac(R) system delivers improved
fuel efficiency in a scalable, compact design. For drivers, the NexTrac(R)
system offers improved stability, traction and agility, adding up to an
exciting and safe driving experience."

The latest product in the i-Trac(R) series created exclusively for
FWD/AWD products, the NexTrac(R) system features proprietary organic
friction materials developed by BorgWarner Transmission Systems for smooth
response and less noise. To promote fuel economy, engineers optimized the
system's size and weight within a scalable design so that it can be offered
in various sizes, based on vehicle segment, torque requirement and package
criteria. Because the primary and secondary clutches in the system can be
individually tuned, the NexTrac(R) system offers best-in-class drag torque
performance, contributing to better fuel economy. To reduce cost and
improve heat dissipation, the compact clutch housing is made of lightweight
aluminum. Finally, the NexTrac(R) system is controlled by an ECU that
manages driving torque and is able to detect loss of traction to prevent
wheel slippage, assuring instant response in nearly every driving
situation.

BorgWarner TorqTransfer Systems is a leading independent global
designer and producer of transfer cases and torque management devices for
all-wheel drive passenger cars, crossover vehicles, sports-utility vehicles
and light trucks. These systems enhance vehicle stability, security, and
drivability.

Auburn Hills, Michigan-based BorgWarner Inc. 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, Fiat, BMW, Honda, John Deere, PSA, and MAN.