Dana Corporation's Independent Rear Suspension Module Drive Reintroduced, Nostalgic American Muscle Car

    TOLEDO, Ohio, Jan. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dana Corporation (NYSE:
DCN) announced today that it will supply the complete independent rear
suspension (IRS) module, including a Dana axle and limited slip differential,
and assemble front corner modules on the high-performance, V-8 rear-wheel-
drive 2005 Pontiac GTO.
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    "Through our 100 years of experience, Dana has earned a solid reputation
for delivering drivelines that operate comfortably and consistently in
demanding environments.  When automotive engineers need durability,
reliability, strong product design, and engineering knowledge for high-
performance applications, one of their obvious supplier choices is Dana," said
Bill Carroll, Dana's acting president and chief operating officer.
    Rather than serving simply as a stand-alone component, Dana's axle was
designed into a complete IRS module.  GM and Dana engineers found efficiencies
by borrowing from the GM Holden Commodore, Dana's first high-volume IRS
module, and applying the module to the new Pontiac GTO.
    The differentials and axle assemblies are produced at Dana's Fairfield
facility in New South Wales, Australia.  Dana's stamped rear trailing arms are
manufactured at Cheltenham, Victoria, Australia, suspension facility.  Both
axles and trailing arms are then shipped to Dana's Adelaide, Salisbury,
Australia, facility for assembly into the complete IRS module.  The IRS module
and front corner modules are then shipped to GM Holden's Elizabeth Vehicle
Assembly Plant where the Pontiac GTO is assembled and then exported to the
United States.  The axle utilizes Dana's proprietary technology in hypoid gear
design that maximizes gear strength capacity and durability, as well as
optimizing gear tooth meshing refinement.
    These Dana axles are more compact, requiring less packaging space in the
vehicle.  The advanced axle design, along with publicly recognized
manufacturing quality, assures a reliable product for this powerful sports-
coupe application.
    Dana also supplies the piston rings, cylinder-head gasket, and secondary
seals and gaskets for the vehicle's 5.7 liter V-8 engine.
    Dana Corporation is a global leader in the design, engineering, and
manufacture of value-added products and systems for automotive, commercial,
and off-highway vehicle manufacturers and their related aftermarkets.  The
company employs approximately 60,000 people worldwide.  Founded in 1904 and
based in Toledo, Ohio, Dana operates hundreds of technology, manufacturing,
and customer service facilities in 30 countries.  The company reported sales
of $9.5 billion in 2002.  Dana's Internet address is http://www.dana.com

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