BorgWarner has secured three new turbocharger contracts with a global powertrain technology company. The wins comprise one contract for its variable turbine geometry (VTG) turbocharger and two for its wastegate turbocharger. The technologies will be deployed in the customer's light-vehicle gasoline platforms in South America and Europe, with production scheduled to begin in 2027.

The VTG turbochargers are designed for gasoline engines operating under demanding conditions and high-boost pressure requirements. They are engineered to support Miller-cycle engines and withstand exhaust temperatures of up to 1,050°C. The technology is designed to improve thermodynamic efficiency, deliver stronger engine response at lower RPMs and support acceleration and power output. It also helps reduce emissions and improve fuel efficiency.

Commenting on the contracts, Dr Volker Weng, Vice President, BorgWarner Inc., and President and General Manager, Turbos and Thermal Technologies, said the wins reflected the company's longstanding relationship with the customer, as well as its technical capabilities and competitive product offering.

BorgWarner's wastegate turbochargers feature scalable compressor and turbine stages that can be configured to customer requirements. Designed for gasoline applications, they offer engine response and power density, while addressing noise, vibration and harshness (NVH), fuel economy and emissions.

The wastegate range is available in single-scroll, twin-scroll and dual-volute turbine configurations, with pneumatic or electric actuation. It also incorporates an integrated compressor recirculation valve.

Production of all three turbocharger programmes is scheduled to commence in 2027.