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BorgWarner is a U.S. automotive parts supplier, known for its manual
Manual transmission

A manual transmission is a type of Transmission used in automotive applications. It generally utilizes a driver-operated clutch operated by a pedal or lever, for regulating torque transfer from the engine to the transmission, and a gear-shift either operated by hand or by foot ....
 and automatic transmission
Automatic transmission

An automatic transmission is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, freeing the driver from having to shift gears manual transmission....
s and transmission components, (e.g., electro-hydraulic control components, Transmission Control Unit
Transmission Control Unit

A transmission control unit or TCU is a device that controls modern electronic automatic transmissions. A TCU generally uses sensors from the vehicle as well as data provided by the Engine Control Unit to calculate how and when to change gears in the vehicle for optimum performance, Fuel efficiency and shift quality....
s, friction materials, and one-way clutches), turbocharger
Turbocharger

A turbocharger, or turbo, is a gas compressor used for forced induction of an internal combustion engine. Like a supercharger, the purpose of a turbocharger is to increase the mass of air entering the engine to create more power....
s, engine valve timing system components, and 4-wheel drive system components. The company has manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, and provides highly engineered drivetrain component solutions to all three U.S.






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BorgWarner is a U.S. automotive parts supplier, known for its manual
Manual transmission

A manual transmission is a type of Transmission used in automotive applications. It generally utilizes a driver-operated clutch operated by a pedal or lever, for regulating torque transfer from the engine to the transmission, and a gear-shift either operated by hand or by foot ....
 and automatic transmission
Automatic transmission

An automatic transmission is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, freeing the driver from having to shift gears manual transmission....
s and transmission components, (e.g., electro-hydraulic control components, Transmission Control Unit
Transmission Control Unit

A transmission control unit or TCU is a device that controls modern electronic automatic transmissions. A TCU generally uses sensors from the vehicle as well as data provided by the Engine Control Unit to calculate how and when to change gears in the vehicle for optimum performance, Fuel efficiency and shift quality....
s, friction materials, and one-way clutches), turbocharger
Turbocharger

A turbocharger, or turbo, is a gas compressor used for forced induction of an internal combustion engine. Like a supercharger, the purpose of a turbocharger is to increase the mass of air entering the engine to create more power....
s, engine valve timing system components, and 4-wheel drive system components. The company has manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, and provides highly engineered drivetrain component solutions to all three U.S. automakers as well as a variety of European and Asian customers. BorgWarner has successfully diversified into several automotive-related markets, including ignition interlock technology (ACS Corporation est. 1976) for preventing impaired operation of vehicles.

Historically, Borg-Warner was also known for their ownership of the Norge
Norge

Norge is the Bokm?l, Danish language and Swedish language name for Norway, but may also refer to:Places*Norge, Virginia*Norge, Oklahoma...
 appliance company(washers and dryers).

Formed in 1928 by the merger of Warner Gear, which was founded in 1901, Borg & Beck with roots to 1904, and two other companies, BorgWarner was best-known as the supplier of overdrive
Overdrive (mechanics)

Overdrive can refer to two different things.An overdrive is a device which was commonly used in automobiles to allow the choice of an extra-high overall gear ratio for high speed cruising, thus fuel efficiency, at the cost of less torque....
 units for cars of the 1930s to the 1970s, and as the developer of Ford's
Ford Motor Company

The Ford Motor Company is an United States multinational corporation and the world's List of automobile manufacturers#World Motor Vehicle Production by Manufacturer based on worldwide vehicle sales, following Toyota, General Motors, and Volkswagen Group....
 Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission
Automatic transmission

An automatic transmission is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, freeing the driver from having to shift gears manual transmission....
 introduced in 1950.

The company is also notable for co-developing the first major non-diesel
Diesel

Diesel or diesel fuel in general is any fuel used in diesel engines. The most common is a specific fractional distillation of petroleum fuel oil, but alternatives that are not derived from petroleum, such as biodiesel, biomass to liquid or gas to liquid diesel, are increasingly being developed and adopted....
 application of a variable geometry turbocharger
Variable geometry turbocharger

Variable geometry turbochargers are a family of turbochargers, usually designed to allow the effective aspect ratio of the turbo to be altered as conditions change....
 with Porsche
Porsche

Porsche SE or Porsche is a Germany automotive industry of luxury vehicle automobiles, which is majority-owned by the Porsche family and Pi?ch families....
, the Variable Turbine Geometry (VTG) system, used in the 2007 911 Turbo
Porsche 997

The Porsche Type 997, or simply 997 is the project code name for the current version of the sports car Porsche 911, built by the Germany Automotive industry Porsche since 2004....
. BorgWarner claims this technology will reach mainstream cars within 10 years.

BorgWarner is currently the leading supplier of wet clutches and hydraulic modules for twin-clutch gearbox
Twin-clutch Gearbox

A twin-clutch gearbox, double clutch transmission or dual clutch transmission is a semi-automatic transmission with separate clutches for odd and even gears....
 systems. With their DualTronic technology, BorgWarner has gained contracts with European automakers that want to use dual clutch transmissions.

The company's World Headquarters is based in Auburn Hills, Michigan
Auburn Hills, Michigan

Auburn Hills is a city in Oakland County, Michigan in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 19,837 at the United States Census, 2000. The city was formed in 1983 from the now defunct Pontiac Township, Michigan....
. Robert S. Ingersoll
Robert S. Ingersoll

Robert S. Ingersoll is an United States businessman and former diplomat. He graduated from Yale University in 1937.He served as US ambassador to Japan from 1972 to 1973, and assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs from 1973 to 1974, both during President Richard Nixon's term in office....
 formerly served as the company's CEO and Chairman. Borg Warner's Powertrain Technical Center (PTC) is also based in Auburn Hills, Michigan.

The trophy presented to the winner of the Indianapolis 500
Indianapolis 500

The Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, often shortened to Indianapolis 500 or Indy 500 or commonly known simply as The 500, is an USA automobile auto racing, held annually over the Memorial Day weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana....
 each year is called the BorgWarner Trophy, provided by the company since 1936.

Transmissions

  • Borg-Warner Model DG transmission
  • Borg-Warner Model 35 transmission
  • Borg-Warner Model 65 transmission
  • Borg-Warner T-56
    Borg-Warner T-56

    The T-56 six speed manual transmission has been used in a wide range of vehicles from General Motors Corporation, Dodge, and Ford Motor Company....
  • Borg-Warner T-85
  • Borg-Warner T-86
  • Borg-Warner T-96
  • Borg-Warner T-10
  • Borg-Warner T-18
  • Borg-Warner T-19
  • Borg-Warner T-176
  • Borg-Warner HR-1
  • Borg-Warner SR-4
  • Borg-Warner T-4
  • Borg-Warner T-5
  • Borg-Warner T-90
    Borg-Warner T-90

    The Borg-Warner T-90 is a three-speed manual gearbox from Borg-Warner. It was used in most Willys and Kaiser-Jeep models from 1945 to 1971, as well as a number of International Harvester models....
  • Borg-Warner T-50
    Borg-Warner T-50

    Borg-Warner T-50 is a gearbox from Borg-Warner. It was used in the Chevrolet Monza and other 1970's H-body cars as well as the 76 and up 5 speed mid sized gm's....
  • Direct-Shift Gearbox
    Direct-Shift Gearbox

    Direct-Shift Gearbox ), or DSG, is a Volkswagen Group developed electronically controlled multiple-shaft twin-clutch gearbox manual gearbox - without a conventional clutch pedal, with full automatic, or semi-manual control....
  • Borg-Warner M35 transmission
  • Borg-Warner M44 transmission
  • Borg-Warner M8 transmission
  • Borg-Warner M11 transmission
  • Borg-Warner M12 transmission


Turbochargers

  • Variable Turbine Geometry (VTG)
  • Regulated Two Stage (R2S)


Products


Transmission Systems

  • One-Way Clutches
  • Twin-clutch Gearbox
    Twin-clutch Gearbox

    A twin-clutch gearbox, double clutch transmission or dual clutch transmission is a semi-automatic transmission with separate clutches for odd and even gears....
    es
  • Transmission Bands
  • Friction Plates
    Clutch

    A clutch is a mechanism for transmitting rotation, which can be engaged and disengaged. Clutches are useful in devices that have two rotating shafts....
  • Torsional Vibration Dampers
  • Clutch Module Assemblies
  • Transmission Solenoid
    Transmission solenoid

    A transmission solenoid is an electro-hydraulic valve that controls fluid flow into and throughout an automatic transmission. Solenoids can be normally open or normally closed....
    s
  • Transmission Control Modules
    Transmission Control Unit

    A transmission control unit or TCU is a device that controls modern electronic automatic transmissions. A TCU generally uses sensors from the vehicle as well as data provided by the Engine Control Unit to calculate how and when to change gears in the vehicle for optimum performance, Fuel efficiency and shift quality....
  • Integrated Mechatronic Control Systems


TorqTransfer Systems

  • Synchronizers
  • Transfer Cases


MorseTec

  • Engine Timing Systems
  • Variable Cam Timing
  • Chains / Chain Systems

Thermal Systems

  • Fan Drives
  • Polymer Fans
  • Radiator Shutters
  • Fluid Pumps

Turbo & Emissions Systems

  • Turbochargers
  • Turbo Actuators
  • EGR Systems
  • Secondary Air Systems
  • Electronic Throttle Bodies

Beru AG

  • Diesel Cold-Start Technologies
  • Ignition Technologies
  • Electronics and Densor Technologies


External links

  • Warner Gear Division Collection (MSS 178), BorgWarner Corporation Collection (MSS 185), and UAW Local 287 of BorgWarner Records (MSS 165) - Ball State University
    Ball State University

    Ball State University is a state university research university located in Muncie, Indiana, Indiana, United States Located on the northwest side of the city, Ball State's campus spans more than 1,000 acres ....
     Archives and Special Collections Research Center