Press release Bosch compact Bosch at 24 Hours of Le Mans 27 teams relying on Bosch technology Bosch technology in Audi R18 e-tron quattro, Chevrolet Corvette C7.R, Ferrari 458 Italia, Porsche 911 RSR, and Porsche 911 GT3 RSR Almost one in every two cars at Le Mans features Bosch technology Since 2000, all the winning cars at Le Mans have relied on Bosch injection technology Bosch technology will be featured in almost every second car at the 91st “24 Hours of Le Mans” endurance race. No fewer than 27 of the 56 cars on this year’s starting grid will have various electronic and hydraulic components and Bosch safety technology on board. Having Bosch injection technology has proven to be a prerequisite for victory since 2000. For the past eight years, the only vehicles to have won the race outright have been Audi Sport and Peugeot Sport cars with diesel and diesel hybrid drives, whereas cars with Bosch port fuel and gasoline direct injection claimed overall first prize between 2000 and 2005. Audi R18 e-tron quattro (LMP1): Bosch is a development partner for the Audi R18 e-tron quattro and supplies both the injection technology and core components of the hybrid powertrain. “Bosch and Audi combine the advantages of a diesel engine with the power of an additional electric drive,” says Dr. Markus Heyn, president of Bosch’s Diesel Systems division. “And drivers of ordinary diesel vehicles are also reaping the high torque and low fuel consumption of this technology in their everyday lives.” In 2013, almost half of newly registered passenger cars in Germany had a diesel powertrain; in Europe (EU15), this figure was 54 percent. Bosch supplies the following technology for the Audi R18 e-tron quattro: - Common-rail injection system, comprising a high-pressure pump, injectors, and high-pressure rail Bosch Engineering GmbH E-mail [email protected] Corporate Communications, Postfach 13 50 Phone +49 7062 911-79137 Brand Management, and Sustainability D-74003 Heilbronn Fax Senior Vice President: Uta-Micaela Dürig +49 711 811-5115783 www.bosch-press.com June 2014 PI8602 BEG/Fi - Motor-Generator Unit (MGU): developed by Audi Sport in cooperation with Bosch for the R18 e-tron quattro. Fitted to the front axle, the MGU uses its integrated power electronics to feed energy recovered during braking into a storage flywheel. During acceleration, the MGU drives the racing car’s front axle via an electric motor, which was newly developed for the 2014 season and delivers around 170 kW (230 PS) of power. - MS24 engine control unit and vehicle data acquisition system - Starter, generator, and wiring harness - Electrically assisted rack and pinion steering: developed by Audi Sport in cooperation with Bosch and ZF Lenksysteme GmbH, a joint venture between Robert Bosch GmbH and ZF Friedrichshafen AG. Chevrolet Corvette C7.R (LM GTE-Pro): Chevrolet Corvette C7.R racing cars use the Bosch Motorsport collision avoidance system (CAS-M) to help them avoid accidents, particularly during long-distance races. This system is based on a third-generation longrange radar sensor (LRR3), which is fitted to the rear of the vehicle. The LRR3 permanently monitors the space up to 250 meters behind the vehicle and can detect up to 32 objects simultaneously along with their distance from and speed relative to the vehicle. The system combines this data with a video camera, feeding drivers real-time images on a cockpit display. As a result, they have all kinds of useful information directly in their field of vision, such as how many cars are behind them, how fast they are approaching, and on what side they are trying to overtake. Other important Bosch components in the two Chevrolet Corvette C7.R racing cars with new gasoline direct injection engines: - MS 5.1 engine control unit and power stage unit - High-pressure injectors and high-pressure pump - Freely programmable, high-resolution DDU 8 driver display unit - Ignition components and sensors - Telemetry systems for transmitting vehicle data between the car on the track and the team in the pit - Fuel pumps and wiper motor Ferrari 458 Italia (LM-GTE Pro and LM-GTE Am): The Ferrari 458 Italia racing cars competing at Le Mans feature Bosch gasoline direct injection technology, consisting of an MS 5.1 engine control unit, power stage unit, high-pressure injectors, and a high-pressure pump. In addition, the freely programmable DDU 8 display shows the driver important vehicle data during the race. Page 2 of 3 Porsche 911 RSR and Porsche 911 GT3 RSR (LM-GTE Pro and LM-GTE Am): The Porsche 911 RSR and Porsche 911 GT3 RSR models will be competing at Le Mans equipped with Bosch engine control units, data loggers, starters, and a variety of sensors for variables such as pressure and temperature. Press photos: 1-BEG-20275, 1-BEG-20276 Contact for press inquiries: Annett Fischer, phone: +49 7062 911-79137 Bosch Engineering GmbH is a wholly owned subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH and is headquartered in Abstatt, Germany. Since 1999, Bosch Engineering has been offering engineering services for automotive, industrial and marine applications, railway and commercial vehicles, construction and agricultural machinery, as well as powersports and general aviation - independent of the actual production numbers needed. Additional information can be accessed at www.bosch-engineering.com The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. In 2013, its roughly 281,000 associates generated sales of 46.1 billion euros. (NB: Due to a change in accounting policies, the 2013 figures can only be compared to a limited extent with the 2012 figures). Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Automotive Technology, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 360 subsidiaries and regional companies in some 50 countries. If its sales and service partners are included, then Bosch is represented in roughly 150 countries. This worldwide development, manufacturing, and sales network is the foundation for further growth. In 2013, the Bosch Group invested some 4.5 billion euros in research and development and applied for some 5,000 patents. This is an average of 20 patents per day. The Bosch Group’s products and services are designed to fascinate, and to improve the quality of life by providing solutions which are both innovative and beneficial. In this way, the company offers technology worldwide that is “Invented for life.” Additional information is available online at www.bosch.com, www.bosch-press.com and http://twitter.com/BoschPresse Page 3 of 3
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