Siemens VDO Automotive Advanced Technology Fuels Four of Ward's 10 Best Engines

    DETROIT, Jan. 8, 2003; Siemens VDO Automotive today showcased a range of
innovative powertrain technologies in conjunction with
Ward's Communications' Best Engines of 2003 luncheon and presentation.  Four
of the 10 best engines chosen by Ward's editors feature enabling engine
technologies from Siemens VDO Automotive, ranging from advanced powertrain
control electronics to the industry's most comprehensive composite air fuel
module.
    
The four "Best Engines" employing Siemens VDO technology include, the BMW
AG 3-liter DOHC I-6 (330i); the BMW AG 3.2-liter DOHC I-6 (M3); the
DaimlerChrysler AG 5.7-liter OHV Hemi Magnum V-8 (Dodge Ram HD); and the Ford
Motor Company 6-liter Power Stroke OHV Turbo-diesel V-8 (F-Series Super Duty).

"The bragging rights go foremost to our customers -- the engine builders,"
said Kregg Wiggins, vice president of Powertrain for Siemens VDO Automotive.
"But we can't help taking a great deal of pride and sense of accomplishment
where our technology has contributed to these awards."

Ward's editors scored each engine based on crucial engine characteristics
of power, torque, noise vibration and harshness (NVH), technical relevance and
basic comparative numbers.

For engine technology partners like Siemens VDO, this recognition is akin
to winning a best supporting role at the Oscar's -- not once, but four times,"
said Wiggins.

The most noteworthy of Siemens VDO Automotive engine technologies, based
on Ward's scoring criteria, are as follows:

    For both BMW I-6 engines
    --  Engine Management System (EMS), comprising the engine control unit and
corresponding system software;
    --  Variable Valve Timing (VVT) system, including advanced direct
injection control;
    --  Various sensors, including NoX and crankshaft position, for emissions
control; and,
    --  Direct injection fuel rails and injectors.

    DaimlerChrysler 5.7-liter Hemi V-8
    --  Three-piece injection-molded, vibration-welded air fuel module, the
industry's most comprehensive integrated air fuel module, to date.  The module
integrates 26 previously independent components in one deliverable unit.  Key
components of the module include the integrated Electronic Throttle Control
(ETC), fuel injectors and rail, emissions components, air cleaner housing and
resonator.

    Ford Power Stroke 6-liter V-8 Turbodiesel
    --  Diesel Fuel Injector Driver Module (IDM), an electronic control module
dedicated to the precision control of each fuel injection event; and,
    --  High-pressure fuel injectors supplied by Siemens Diesel Systems
Technologies, a joint venture formed by Siemens VDO Automotive and
International Truck & Engine Corp., which utilizes Sturman digital valve
technology.

"Many of the technologies we supply on these winning engines only recently
have been developed for powertrain applications," said Wiggins.  Citing
Variable Valve Timing, the Hemi air fuel module, NoX sensors and ETC systems,
Wiggins estimated these technologies were introduced as recently as the past
two model years.

"These four engines, in particular, not only demonstrate Siemens VDO
Automotive's ability to bring innovation to market, but the wide range of
engines featuring our technologies demonstrate our breadth of experience as a
global supplier of powertrain technology," said Wiggins.

Siemens VDO Automotive is a tier-one supplier of automotive
electronic/electrical systems and components with applications covering
gasoline and diesel powertrain systems, safety and chassis systems, body
electronics and interior and infotainment.  Worldwide sales reflecting partial
fiscal year 2001/2002 totaled $8.5 billion.  For more information, visit
http://www.usa.siemensvdo.com .