BorgWarner has secured a deal to supply turbochargers for the General Motors Corvette ZR1, the most powerful passenger car platform to date featuring twin-turbochargers. The Corvette ZR1, equipped with GM’s 5.5-liter flat-plane crankshaft V8 engine, delivers an impressive 1,064 horsepower and 828 lb-ft of torque.
GM selected BorgWarner’s twin ball bearing turbochargers due to the company’s established reputation and expertise gained through its work with the NTT INDYCAR SERIES. The turbochargers are designed for maximum performance, featuring a 76mm forged milled compressor wheel with a ported shroud, and a 67mm turbine wheel within a mono-scroll turbine housing. These components optimize efficiency while enhancing engine performance.
Additionally, the turbocharger integrates an exhaust manifold with equal-length runners, improving both engine output and noise tuning.
“We are proud to secure this contract and help General Motors produce the most powerful Corvette ever built,” said Dr. Volker Weng, Vice President of BorgWarner Inc. and President and General Manager of Turbos and Thermal Technologies. “This technology has been in development for some time, and seeing it come to life is both exciting and rewarding. BorgWarner and GM have a long history of producing cutting-edge applications, and we look forward to continuing our collaboration to drive innovation in the industry.”
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