Honeywell Third Generation VNT(TM) Technology Boosts Premium V8 Engines
September 12 2005 - 9:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
VNT(TM) Technology Offers Perfect Match for Diesel Particulate
Filters FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Honeywell Turbo Technologies, the manufacturer of Garrett(R)
turbochargers, has announced that its third generation VNT(TM)
technology is featured on three flagship turbo diesel V8s unveiled
at the IAA 2005 International Motor Show. Each of the new vehicles
-- the Audi A8 4.2 TDI, BMW 745d and the Mercedes S 420 CDI -- are
setting new standards in power, torque, fuel efficiency and
emissions control with the help of the third generation Garrett(R)
VNT(TM) turbochargers. "These stunning vehicles demonstrate the
power of innovation and the power of partnership," said Adriane
Brown, President and CEO of Honeywell Transportation Systems, of
which Turbo Technologies is a business unit. "We are happy to be
part of the journey in raising the bar of performance through the
common pursuit of innovation and collaboration," added Ms. Brown.
In each case, the Garrett(R) VNT(TM) coupled with Rotary Electronic
Actuation (REA) has helped to propel the performance for V8 diesels
to unprecedented levels while accommodating the higher engine
temperatures associated with Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF)
systems. The boosting technology has helped increase power ratings
by up to 21% -- with all three engines delivering more than 300hp.
As a result of these advances in technology, drivers of V8 diesels
can experience exceptional performance motoring while benefiting
from new standards of fuel economy and low levels of emissions.
Honeywell first introduced its third generation VNT(TM) technology
in 2004 in the 2 liter diesel category engines, which helped to
deliver more power, more torque, higher maximum speed, greater
acceleration and better fuel economy. "These latest new launches
are indicative of a general trend sweeping across the diesel
segment," according to Alexandre Ismail, Vice President and General
Manager of Honeywell Turbo Technologies, Europe. "We have proven
again that Honeywell's third generation VNT(TM) technology is a key
enabler in delivering the power, torque, fuel efficiency and lower
environmental impact demanded by manufacturers in every class of
diesel cars." Honeywell's third generation VNT(TM) technology,
combined with the use of REA, features a new vane shape, a new
generation turbine wheel and better controllability -- all
combining to deliver 130% of second generation VNT(TM) boost levels
at just 90% of back pressure. A full range of turbochargers
covering engines displacements from 1 to 4 liters is available.
Honeywell International is a $26 billion 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, Chicago and Pacific Stock
Exchanges. It is one of the 30 stocks that make up the Dow Jones
Industrial Average and is also a component of the Standard &
Poor's 500 Index. For additional information, please visit
http://www.honeywell.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
Exchange Act. Media contact: Michelle Dumetier 33 (0)1 55 63 16 33
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