Honeywell Turbo Innovations Launched on High Performing Mercedes, Range Rover Engines
By Honeywell Turbo Technologies, PRNEWednesday, September 29, 2010
Latest Turbo Technologies Help Automakers Boost Fuel Economy Between 10% to 20%+ on Top Engines at Paris Motor Show
PARIS, September 30, 2010 - Honeywell Turbo Technologies (NYSE: HON), the leading global developer of
automotive turbochargers, launched three innovative turbocharger technologies
designed to enable fuel efficiency and performance on several of the newest
premium engines featured at this year's 2010 Paris Motor Show.
Honeywell introduced its first-in-class ball bearing technology on the
2011 Mercedes S 350 BlueTec diesel engine, expanded its TwoStage Parallel
technology to a V8 engine for the first time on Range Rover's 2011 V8 4.4L
engine, and launched its modern gasoline technology on the brand new V8
gasoline engine in the Mercedes S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY. Each of these engines
increases both power (hp) and fuel-efficiency by more than ten percent over
its previous models, while generating lower emissions according to each
automaker.
"Honeywell's latest turbocharger innovations are delivering value to
automakers and drivers who are demanding better fuel economy and enhanced
performance across all ranges of engines," said David Paja, Vice President,
Marketing for Honeywell Turbo Technologies. "Every segment of the industry is
getting greener, including the premium vehicle category, and Honeywell is
delivering technology solutions that help meet the converging demands of
performance and efficiency."
Mercedes Benz: V6 Turbodiesel
For the first time, Honeywell will deliver a ball bearing technology to a
mainstream diesel passenger car on the Mercedes Benz S 350 BlueTec. By
reducing friction losses, ball bearing technology enables improvements in
fuel economy, emissions and overall performance. Mercedes says that its new
3.0L V6 turbodiesel engine will increase combined fuel economy by 11% to 35
mpg (6.8l/100km) and decrease CO2 emissions to 177 g/km. At the same time,
the engine power is increased by 10% to 258 hp and torque by 15% to 620 Nm.
Land Rover: V8 Turbodiesel
Honeywell's TwoStage Parallel turbocharger will boost Range Rover's 2011
LR-TDV8. By combining 2 turbochargers in a parallel architecture, the
TwoStage technology enables best-in class vehicle transient dynamics while
reducing fuel consumption and emissions. The new 4.4 liter V8 diesel engine
replaces the previous 3.6L turbodiesel engine, and Range Rover says it will
achieve a 19% improvement in fuel economy and 14% reduction in CO2 emissions
(first Land Rover to meet 25 mpg or 9.4l/100km in EU combined cycle), while
increasing power by 15% to 309 hp and torque by 9% to 700Nm.
Mercedes Benz: V8 Biturbo Gas
Honeywell's modern gasoline turbocharger technology has been chosen by
Mercedes to boost its first V8 turbo gasoline engine. The new Mercedes Benz
4.6L biturbo V8 launched on the S and CL class uses an innovative
architecture with two turbochargers welded to the sheet-metal manifolds on
each bank of the V-engine. The turbos are able to withstand working
temperatures up to 1050 degrees C. Despite being 800cc smaller than the
previous engine, Mercedes says that its engine developers were able to
improve combined fuel economy by 22% to 25 mpg and decrease CO2 emissions
from 288 to 224 grams per kilometre, while increasing power by 12% to 435 hp
and torque by 32% to 700 Nm.
Honeywell Turbo Technologies is the leading automotive turbocharger
developer in the world, and is a business unit of Honeywell Transportation
Systems. As a leading automotive supplier, Honeywell Transportation Systems
enhances vehicle performance, efficiency and appearance through
state-of-the-art technologies.
Honeywell International (www.honeywell.com) is a Fortune 100
diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide
with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings,
homes and industry; automotive products; turbochargers; and specialty
materials. Based in Morris Township, N.J., Honeywell's shares are traded on
the New York, London, and Chicago Stock Exchanges. For more news and
information on Honeywell, please visit www.honeywellnow.com.
This release contains forward-looking statements as defined in Section
21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including statements about future
business operations, financial performance and market conditions. Such
forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties inherent in
business forecasts as further described in our filings under the Securities
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Joe Toubes of Honeywell Transportation Systems, +1-424-221-7523, joe.toubes at honeywell.com; or Stephanie Saffer of Weber Shandwick, +1-212-445-8254, ssaffer at webershandwick.com, for Honeywell Turbo Technologies
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