Start To Finish: Top Three Dakar Rally Truck Winners Rely on BorgWarner
BorgWarner Technology Keeps Trucks Cool Through the Longest and Toughest Desert Rally in the World
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — The top three winners in the truck category of the 2007 Dakar Rally relied on fans and fan drives from BorgWarner Thermal Systems to power their way through the grueling 15-day, 5,000-mile desert race. Posting its first victory in the world-famous rally, the MAN team’s truck also featured a flame start system and solenoid valves produced by BERU AG, a majority-owned subsidiary of BorgWarner (NYSE:BWA) . A BorgWarner-sponsored KAMAZ-Master team, from Russia’s leading manufacturer of heavy-duty trucks, as well as the Tatra team, from the Czech Republic truck maker, crossed the finish line second and third, respectively.
“In this exceptionally harsh environment, engine cooling is critical to keeping the vehicle running,” said Alfred Weber, President and General Manager, BorgWarner Thermal Systems. “We are pleased to contribute to the success of six Dakar Rally champion trucks since 2000. Congratulations to MAN, KAMAZ-Master and TATRA on their extraordinary achievement in this year’s competition.”
The longest and toughest desert race in the world, the 2007 Dakar Rally began in Lisbon, Portugal, and ended in Dakar, Senegal, after passing through Spain, Morocco, Mauritania and Mali. Of the 515 motorbikes, cars and trucks that entered the race, only 310 crossed the finish line.
The economical choice for efficiency, performance and quiet operation, BorgWarner Thermal Systems fan drives offer the latest in engineering innovations, operating only when needed for improved fuel economy and longer engine life.
BERU AG is a worldwide leading supplier of diesel cold start technology and a leading European manufacturer of ignition technology for gasoline vehicles. Its electronics and sensor technology provides more comfort and safety for applications in various engine and vehicle functions with products such as direct-measuring tire-pressure monitoring systems and sensors for applications in engines, powertrain and exhaust systems.
Auburn Hills, Michigan-based BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE:BWA) 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 63 locations in 18 countries. Customers include Ford, VW/Audi, DaimlerChrysler, General Motors, Toyota, Renault/Nissan, Hyundai/Kia, Honda, BMW, Caterpillar, Navistar International, and Peugeot. The Internet address for BorgWarner is: http://www.borgwarner.com/.
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