BorgWarner Turbo Systems North America Unveils Hot New Performance Series for U.S. Market

High-Performance Line Will Be Branded AirWerks, On Display for the First Time at the 2002 SEMA Show

ASHEVILLE, N.C., Nov. 4, 2002; BorgWarner Turbo Systems North America, a QS9000 supplier to the automakers and a global leader in forced-air technology, announced today the release of its hot new line of aftermarket high-performance engine boosting devices under the brand name AirWerks. American auto enthusiasts now have access to some of the same turbocharger technology that is behind cars like the powerful Audi RS4 Bi-Turbo and awe-inspiring Porsche 911 Turbo. "We have seen such an increase in consumer demand for high-quality aftermarket turbo upgrades and high-performance retrofits that we created a product line to serve this market," says Jack Lorimer, North American Aftermarket Director of Sales for BorgWarner Turbo Systems. "Since this performance line specializes in forcing more air into an engine to enable it to produce considerably more power, utilizing some of the world renown German turbo technology, we have branded the product line AirWerks." The AirWerks line will feature an assortment of carefully chosen K and S series turbochargers to meet a wide array of high-performance engine requirements. These turbos will be steadily improved based on the latest findings in aerodynamic and materials technology. With participation from strategic partners like Area 51 and Innovative Turbo Systems, we also are bringing installation kits to market that make AirWerks products consumer-friendly. Most of the AirWerks product offerings will be available for purchase in North America in January 2003.

About AirWerks AirWerks is the new aftermarket forced-air technology brand from BorgWarner Turbo Systems North America. For distributor information and more details about the AirWerks performance line, please send e-mail requests to airwerks@turbos.bwauto.com or visit http://www.turbodriven.com .