Although there are different types of superchargers, all serve to force more air into an engine than it could draw in on its own, thus allowing the engine to produce more power. The same could be said ...

True or false? Turbochargers are the ultimate power adder. Which side of the fence you sit on is often determined by sheer bias, and there's nothing wrong with that. Like the hot girlfriend that knows ...

Superchargers have been a go-to method of forced induction in everything from hot rods to airplanes since before the turn of the 20th century. While car manufacturers have moved away from ...

This guide helps you understand how superchargers work vs a turbocharger, and what you should consider when tuning your engine before buying one. For those looking to harness some more performance ...

Your car arrives from the factory. Bolted under the hood is an engine that makes modest power, and it does so by breathing just fine on its own. It could make more power though and that extra ...

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Audi's newest SQ7 is powered by a 4.o-liter twin-turbocharged V8 diesel engine with a third compressor powered by a 7kw electric motor, running on a separate 48v system. Large turbochargers create ...

Why does a petrol-hybrid car with a turbo engine also have an electric supercharger? And why were electric superchargers not used in the past? Traditional superchargers are belt-driven compressors ...