8th May, 2006
The world’s first two speed supercharger drive system to enter series production
will be demonstrated by Antonov, the automotive technology company, at the Engine
Expo in Stuttgart, Germany this week (Tuesday 9th May to Thursday 11th May 2006).
The following week, the racing driver Peter Kox will demonstrate the technology at the
Zandvoort race circuit in the Netherlands.
While this first commercial application from Antonov’s broad range of patented
technologies will be demonstrated in two high performance vehicles – a Mercedes-Benz
and Ford Mustang – the high volume potential for the device lies in its ability
to enable engine downsizing, opening up the application of superchargers to
mainstream vehicles.
Following the European events, the Mustang will be shipped to North America to
feature in the Hot Rod Power Tour, which is presented by GM’s performance division.
The initial release of the device into the buoyant US tuner market exposes the first
production units to a tough performance engine environment and, in many instances,
aggressive track racing conditions. Commenting on this strategy Brad Shantry product
development manager of Wheel-to-Wheel Powertrain, Antonov’s North American distributor
said: “The forced induction market is unquestionably growing. I feel that a centrifugal
supercharger with a step-up drive will quickly become the icon product of the performance
industry.”
John Moore, chief executive of Antonov, said: “Our tactic of selling to the world’s
largest market for tuner products is strategically important, particularly while we are in
discussion with vehicle manufacturers and tier 1 suppliers interested in high volume
applications. It shows OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) that we are confident
enough to launch the variable drive into the industry’s toughest marketplace to prove this
is fully developed and readily available technology. We have experienced strong interest
and have already supplied units to OEM clients for assessment and development trials.”
![Ford Mustang GT with
Antonov supercharger
variable drive](i.ford.mustang.antonov.supercharger.06may.jpg)
Ford Mustang GT with Antonov supercharger variable drive |
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