The Nissan GT-R Sports Car with BorgWarner Dual-Clutch Technology
The 2008 Nissan GT-R sports car equipped with BorgWarner’s leading dual-clutch transmission technology has been showcased at this year’s Tokyo Motor Show.
According to Dr. Bernd Matthes, President and General Manager, BorgWarner Transmission Systems, “The Nissan GT-R is a great driving machine and one that is a superb platform for experiencing the full range of dual-clutch transmission efficiency, responsiveness, and versatility.”
He said, “We feel privileged to have worked with Nissan on this milestone vehicle, the first GT-R engineered for sale in global markets. This is another key event in the globalization of dual-clutch transmissions, launching BorgWarner’s DualTronic® technology in a Japanese transmission for the first time. It is also the world’s first transaxle dual-clutch transmission – front engine and rear transmission – the perfect balance for sports car.”
BorgWarner, a product leader in highly engineered components and systems for vehicle powertrain applications worldwide, collaborated with Nissan on designing the dual-clutch transmission for the GT-R. They wanted to create a driving experience fitting for a premier sports car. The transmission is a rear transaxle layout, which is standard on all GT-Rs to enhance distribution. It features four of BorgWarner’s advanced DualTronic® transmission technologies, which includes the integrated dual-clutch module, clutch control and shift actuation modules, and synchronizer assemblies.
Based on an article in cnn.com, BorgWarner leads the globalization of dual-clutch transmission technology with awarded business in Europe, North America and Asia. Their customers include VW, Audi, Bugatti, SAIC, Nissan and Getrag dual-clutch transmission programs with five additional global automakers. They say the company will provide its innovative DualTronic® technology to an expected 2.3 dual-clutch transmissions annually.
In addition, BorgWarner’s family of DualTronic® dual-clutch transmission technology combines the efficiency of a manual gearbox with the functionality of a fully automatic transmission. It is to deliver seamless powerflow, improved fuel efficiency, and a fun-to-drive experience.
Well, don’t get too excited about it; because it will take a little more time for us to wait for the Nissan GT-R sports car, with the technology, to be on sale in Japan. And, that will be on December, while in other markets, including the U.S., by next year.
According to Dr. Bernd Matthes, President and General Manager, BorgWarner Transmission Systems, “The Nissan GT-R is a great driving machine and one that is a superb platform for experiencing the full range of dual-clutch transmission efficiency, responsiveness, and versatility.”
He said, “We feel privileged to have worked with Nissan on this milestone vehicle, the first GT-R engineered for sale in global markets. This is another key event in the globalization of dual-clutch transmissions, launching BorgWarner’s DualTronic® technology in a Japanese transmission for the first time. It is also the world’s first transaxle dual-clutch transmission – front engine and rear transmission – the perfect balance for sports car.”
BorgWarner, a product leader in highly engineered components and systems for vehicle powertrain applications worldwide, collaborated with Nissan on designing the dual-clutch transmission for the GT-R. They wanted to create a driving experience fitting for a premier sports car. The transmission is a rear transaxle layout, which is standard on all GT-Rs to enhance distribution. It features four of BorgWarner’s advanced DualTronic® transmission technologies, which includes the integrated dual-clutch module, clutch control and shift actuation modules, and synchronizer assemblies.
Based on an article in cnn.com, BorgWarner leads the globalization of dual-clutch transmission technology with awarded business in Europe, North America and Asia. Their customers include VW, Audi, Bugatti, SAIC, Nissan and Getrag dual-clutch transmission programs with five additional global automakers. They say the company will provide its innovative DualTronic® technology to an expected 2.3 dual-clutch transmissions annually.
In addition, BorgWarner’s family of DualTronic® dual-clutch transmission technology combines the efficiency of a manual gearbox with the functionality of a fully automatic transmission. It is to deliver seamless powerflow, improved fuel efficiency, and a fun-to-drive experience.
Well, don’t get too excited about it; because it will take a little more time for us to wait for the Nissan GT-R sports car, with the technology, to be on sale in Japan. And, that will be on December, while in other markets, including the U.S., by next year.
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