Glossary / General

Supercharged engine

13 Episode Mentions

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A supercharged engine is one that has a device that pushes more air into the engine, which helps it produce more power. This makes the car faster and more responsive.

Technical Definition

A supercharged engine uses a mechanical compressor to force more air into the combustion chamber, allowing for more fuel to be burned and thus increasing power output. This results in improved performance compared to naturally aspirated engines.

Hear It Discussed

"And what for Alfa Romeo had, they had this unbelievably powerful one and a half liter straight eight supercharged engine."
Amazing tales from the British Grand Prix #297 The Intercooler 15:35

"When you think that now the new supercharged, what is it called? Dark Horse SC is going to be, we haven't seen the prices yet, but it's going to be pushing 100 depending on how you trim it, perhaps..."
CarCast+Edmunds - Under $40,000 sports coupe comparison test CarCast 19:04