BorgWarner Launches Largest Passenger Car Twin Turbochargers to Power General Motors' Corvette
- Turbochargers to boost General Motors' Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 featuring 5.5-liter flat plane crankshaft V8 engine
- Turbochargers utilize patented decoupled ball bearing system, enabling faster response time, higher durability, and limited noise
- Long-standing reputation with NTT INDYCAR SERIES played role in selection
The automaker selected
"We are proud to secure this contract and support General Motors in making the most powerful Corvette ever built. This technology has been in the works for some time now and to see it come to fruition is both exciting and fulfilling," said Dr. Volker Weng, Vice President of
The new turbochargers also contain a compressor-mounted blade pass speed sensor, allowing General Motors to accurately monitor how quickly the turbo is operating, enabling the vehicle to utilize 100 percent of its turbo capabilities without compromising the integrity of the part. Additionally, the technology incorporates a patented decoupled ball bearing system capable of a faster response time than traditional journal bearings, all while limiting noise transmission and maximizing durability.
Designed and manufactured in
The turbochargers have a small Gemini rocket insignia cast on the face, paying homage to General Motors' history with
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