AirWerks-Equipped Tiburons Win Prestigious Awards From Hyundai at the 2002 SEMA Show

ASHEVILLE, N.C., Dec. 2, 2002; AirWerks, the new aftermarket brand from BorgWarner Turbo Systems North America, is proud to announce that two vehicles equipped with AirWerks forced-induction technology won prestigious awards from Hyundai at the 2002 SEMA Show, held November 5-8 in Las Vegas.

The AirWerks/Area 51 Hyundai Tiburon displayed in BorgWarner's booth received Hyundai's award for Best Engineering Execution. The V-4 car features an AirWerks' K series turbocharger, as well as a turbo installation kit developed by Area 51 Fabrications. The forced-induction system is projected to increase horsepower from a stock 134 to 250 hp. Hyundai judges were impressed with the very clean, well-engineered turbocharger installation. They also appreciated the considerable effort involved in transplanting the all-wheel-drive system from a Hyundai Santa Fe SUV into the AirWerks/Area 51 Tiburon.

In addition, Hyundai awarded Best Tiburon to Street Concepts' car, which was displayed in Hyundai's booth. This 6 cylinder Tiburon sports an AirWerks boost package, also installed by Area 51. The prototype boosting device, which garnered considerable attention at the SEMA Show, is expected to increase engine output from the stock 170 to 250 hp. "This car had the perfect combination of styling ... and all the right performance," noted Hyundai judge Justin Osborne.

"We launched the AirWerks brand at the 2002 SEMA Show," says Jack Lorimer, North American Aftermarket Director for BorgWarner Turbo Systems. "With the intent of making the performance community aware of BorgWarner and its new aftermarket brand, AirWerks. But to have vehicles equipped with our forced- air technology win the Best Engineering Execution Award-and the Best Tiburon Award-at their unveiling is unprecedented, and incredibly gratifying."

Hyundai judges selected these two Tiburons from nearly two dozen vehicles on display at the SEMA Show, all of which had been built by top names in the industry.

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 e-mail inquires to airwerks.bwauto.com or visit www.turbodriven.com . BorgWarner Turbo Systems North America also may be contacted by mail at P.O. Box 15075, Asheville, NC 28813-0075, by phone at 828-648-4148 or by fax at 800-424-6464.