Visteon Debuts New Line of Performance Radiators

Visteon(R) Racing Radiators incorporate race-proven technology; provide maximum street performance

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 2 -- On the racetrack, nearly every team in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series relies on Visteon NASCAR Performance(R) Radiators to lead them to victory. Visteon(R) Racing Radiators, introduced today by Visteon's Aftermarket Group at AAPEX, brings that race-proven technology to the street for the first time.

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Visteon Racing Radiators are unique because they feature an attached electric cooling fan, reducing installation time and complexity for the installer and do-it-yourselfer alike. Designed for hard-core racing and ultimate street performance, the radiators use engineered racing cores and are fabricated by hand from die-cut, aircraft-quality polished aluminum tanks that offer superior strength and premium performance, just like NASCAR radiators.

To ensure race-ready quality, Visteon first bench assembles and heli-arc welds each radiator and then tests every model for superior heat rejection.

"These radiators are built for racers by racers," said Jim Ryan, Visteon's director, aftermarket sales, North America. "We leveraged our own engineering and technical capabilities with the experience and craftsmanship of C&R Racing, who fabricates the radiators for NASCAR, to create a street product that provides exceptional performance and fit using race-proven components."

According to Ryan, the radiator line was developed as a result of Visteon's frequent discussions with customers seeking products that differentiate them from competitors.

"We're seeing more and more of our customers incorporating performance lines into their businesses as a value-added feature," he said. "The addition of the Visteon Racing Radiator line creates new and exciting market opportunities for them, and helps them find new ways to leverage the popular NASCAR brand."

Visteon Racing Radiators are currently available for a range of popular sport compact models and muscle cars. Ask your dealer, or go to http://www.evisteon.com/ for the latest applications.

Visteon Corporation is a leading full-service supplier that delivers consumer-driven technology solutions to automotive manufacturers worldwide and through multiple channels within the global automotive aftermarket. Visteon has about 72,000 employees and a global delivery system of more than 200 technical, manufacturing, sales, and service facilities located in 25 countries.

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