Glossary / General

supercharge

9 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Supercharging means adding extra air to a car's engine so it can burn more fuel and make more power, like giving the engine a boost.

Technical Definition

Supercharging is a method of increasing an engine's power by forcing more air into the combustion chamber using a compressor powered by the engine.

Hear It Discussed

"I need the five liter, I need the Coyote V8. I'm going to super charge it. Yep. But you [2856.9s] can only get it on the lower trim models."
CarCast+Edmunds - Mercedes-AMG GT EV, new Kia Seltos and more. CarCast 47:31

"we're gonna have to turbo charge or supercharge this, which leads to a whole other level of expense and risk"
Pike's Peak Champion Chris Lennon Bloomberg Hot Pursuit! 10:39

"Don't. Can you supercharge an expedition? We can't. And here's why, because they come standard with one engine."
Driven Radio Show #351: The Great Car Show Driven Radio Show 17:49