BorgWarner Supplies Leading-Edge Technology in New Timing Systems Business With Nissan

CHICAGO, March 31 -- BorgWarner Morse TEC is providing complete chain-based timing systems for the Nissan V8 truck engines that power the new Titan Pickup, Armada full size SUV, and Infiniti QX 56. The systems incorporate Morse TEC's small-pitch silent timing chains. This business award means that BorgWarner now supplies timing chain systems to 100% of Nissan's North American V8 engines.

"We're pleased to announce this new business with Nissan, which reflects the continuing trend toward the use of silent chain over belts in the world engine market," said Roger Wood, BorgWarner Morse TEC President and General Manager. "We are experiencing exciting growth with our New Domestic customers, and are proud to provide them with the benefits of reduced noise and vibration and improved packaging, durability and fuel efficiency." Production began in mid-2003 and continues to ramp up as new vehicles are added. Total production is expected to be about 160,000 engines, with peak volume expected to be reached in 2005.

Morse TEC is a global leader in the design and manufacture of automotive chain systems and components for engine timing, automatic transmission and four-wheel drive applications. BorgWarner Inc. is a product leader in highly engineered components and systems for vehicle powertrain applications worldwide. The company operates manufacturing and technical facilities in 43 locations in 14 countries. Customers include Ford, DaimlerChrysler, General Motors, Toyota, Renault/Nissan, Honda, Hyundai/Kia, Caterpillar, Navistar International, Peugeot and VW/Audi. The Internet address for BorgWarner is: http://www.bwauto.com/ . For further information contact BorgWarner Corporate Communications at 312-322-8500.

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