The Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger will offer BorgWarner's new InterActive Torque Management® Transfer Case (ITM® tc) all-wheel-drive (AWD) technology as optional equipment for the 2009 model year.
ITM tc offers enhanced response and controllability with reduced noise, vibration and harness (NVH) in a compact, efficient design. According to recent Chrysler LLC statements, the system is the first active "on-demand" transfer case to be coupled with an "on-demand" front-axle disconnect feature, providing all-wheel-drive vehicles with improved fuel economy comparable to that of two-wheel-drive systems.
"We are proud of our collaborative efforts with Chrysler LLC to launch this new all-wheel-drive system that helps improve fuel economy," says Tim Manganello, BorgWarner Chairman and CEO. "As a global leader in all-wheel-drive technology, we are pleased to provide the next generation of Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger drivers with the enhanced vehicle performance, safety and fuel economy that they are seeking in their all-wheel-drive vehicles."
The 2009 Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger all-wheel-drive models employ the latest generation of interactive transfer case technology available as part of BorgWarner's Torque-on-Demand® product portfolio. BorgWarner's portfolio consists of a full line of active torque management devices focused on the needs of the expanding all-wheel-drive market. In addition to providing transfer case hardware, BorgWarner also supplies the software controls for vehicle level integration. These capabilities are core competencies of BorgWarner and provide automakers like Chrysler LLC with outstanding vehicle performance by optimizing all-wheel-drive system hardware and software controls.
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