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SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, December 17, 2012.Federal-Mogul Corporation (NASDAQ:
FDML), a leader in powertrain innovation, is supplying products for eight of
Ward's 10 Best Engines for 2013 model year vehicles. From the beginning of the
Ward's 10 Best Engines competition 19 years ago, Federal-Mogul has designed and
manufactured leading technologies for a majority of the engines each year
recognized as the "10 Best."
2013 award-winning engines featuring Federal-Mogul technologies include:
* BMW 2.0L I4 N20 Turbo (BMW 328i)
* BMW 3.0L I6 N55 Turbo (BMW 135is coupe)
* Chrysler 3.6L V6 Pentastar (Ram 1500)
* Ford 2.0L I4 EcoBoost (Ford Focus ST/Taurus)
* Ford
5.8L V8 Supercharged (Ford Shelby GT500)
* GM 2.0L I4 Turbo (Cadillac ATS)
* Subaru 2.0L H4 FA Boxer (Subaru BRZ)
* VW 3.0L V6 TFSI Supercharged (Audi S5)
Federal-Mogul provides a wide range of power-cylinder, sealing, bearing and
systems protection components for the Ward's-award-winning engines. Power-
cylinder components include pistons, rings, liners, spark plugs, and valve seats
and guides. Bearings, sealing, and systems protection products include sliding
bearings, hot and cold gaskets, dynamic seals, thermal management and abrasion
protection sleeves.
"We worked closely with our customers developing next-generation technologies
designed to improve fuel economy, reduce emissions and enhance durability for
their internal combustion engines," said Rainer Jueckstock, Co-CEO, Federal-
Mogul and CEO, Federal-Mogul Powertrain. "We are proud to contribute to the
success of these distinguished engines. Congratulations to our winning
customers."
Presented by Ward's AutoWorld magazine during the North American International
Auto Show, Ward's 10 Best Engines awards has built a reputation as the auto
industry's annual barometer of powertrain expertise. Nominations for the award
are limited to engines that are available in a production vehicle on sale no
later than the first quarter of 2013 with a base price of no more than $55,000.
About Federal-Mogul
Federal-Mogul Corporation designs, engineers, manufactures and distributes
technologies to improve fuel economy, reduce emissions and enhance vehicle
safety. The company serves the world's foremost original equipment manufacturers
of automotive, commercial, aerospace, marine, rail and off-road vehicles; and
industrial, agricultural and power-generation equipment. The company also
develops and distributes to the aftermarket an extensive product portfolio with
more than 20 of the world's most recognized brands, including ANCO(®) wiper
blades; Champion(®) spark plugs, wipers and filters; AE(®,) Fel-Pro(®),
Goetze(®), Glyco(®), Nüral(®) and Payen(®) engine products; MOOG(®) chassis
parts; and Ferodo(®) and Wagner(®) brake products. Federal-Mogul was
founded in Detroit in 1899. The company employs 45,000 people in 34 countries,
and its worldwide headquarters is in Southfield, Michigan, United States. For
more information, please visit www.federalmogul.com.
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