BorgWarner secures variable cam timing awards for European V6 and Chinese 1.5L engines
BorgWarner has won new variable cam timing contracts in Europe and China, expanding a European V6 program and replacing the incumbent for a Chinese 1.5L turbo engine.
- 260–375 kW
- 1.5 liters
- September 2026
- January 2027
What Happened
BorgWarner has secured new variable cam timing (VCT) program awards in Europe and China. The European award extends and significantly increases volume for a leading premium OEM's V6 engine family used in hybrid and pure gasoline configurations. In China, BorgWarner won a conquest award for a major OEM's 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine family, replacing the previous supplier. The Chinese engine powers a range of SUV and sedan models for the domestic market.
“These awards underline the long-term competitiveness of our VCT portfolio across both hybrid and combustion powertrains. They reflect the quality, reliability and cost competitiveness our customers continue to value in our VCT and timing drive solutions.”
BorgWarner's center-bolt Cam Torque Actuated (CTA) VCT system shortens and simplifies internal oil passages compared with oil pressure actuated VCT architectures. This enables superior cam phasing response, stronger lock-pin engagement, and reduced oil consumption for improved fuel economy. These advantages make the system well-suited to the fast response and high efficiency requirements of both hybrid and combustion engines.
- V6 engine family for premium and sports cars; 260-375 kW; hybrid and pure gasoline; already in series production; volume
- 1.5L turbo gasoline engine family for SUVs and sedans; conquest win replacing previous incumbent; production planned fro
Awards announced
Start of production for Chinese OEM's 1.5L turbo engine program
Volume increase and program life extension begin for European V6 program
Previously from BorgWarner Inc.
BorgWarner has recently announced a series of powertrain program wins, including an integrated drive module with a global OEM starting in 2027, high-voltage inverter extensions with a European OEM covering plug-in hybrid and 800V battery-electric designs from 2029, and an eTurbo program for hybrid passenger cars with production set for 2029.
- BorgWarner wins major integrated drive module program with global OEM, production from 2027
- BorgWarner wins major extension of high-voltage inverter programs with European OEM
- BorgWarner lands new eTurbo program with major European OEM for hybrid passenger cars
Background drawn from MotorClaw's earlier coverage of BorgWarner Inc.'s official releases.
Why this matters
Variable cam timing helps engines balance power and efficiency, which is key for fuel economy and emissions. BorgWarner's new contracts show its technology is trusted by a European premium OEM and a major Chinese automaker, including a conquest win in China. The expanded European program runs into 2027, giving BorgWarner long-term revenue.
Terms in This Story
- Variable cam timing (VCT)
- A technology that adjusts when engine valves open and close, improving power, efficiency, and emissions.
- Cam Torque Actuated (CTA)
- A type of variable cam timing system that uses torque from the camshaft rather than oil pressure to adjust valve timing.
- Conquest win
- A contract won from a competitor, meaning the customer switched suppliers.
Summarised from the linked release; details can be imperfect — always verify against the original source.