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turbo four

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A turbo four is a type of engine with four cylinders that uses a turbocharger to make it more powerful. This helps the car go faster.

Technical Definition

A turbo four refers to a four-cylinder engine that is equipped with a turbocharger, which increases the engine's power output by forcing more air into the combustion chamber.

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"Everybody's wondering, well, how's a turbo four going to last? This is probably just going to crumble into dust."

Debating Reliability, Since Age 13, Trains + Airplanes + Cars | Episode 1,044 Everyday Driver Car Debate 14:33

"It has some presence. And then it's got this really kind of not great sounding turbo four."

2027 Kia Telluride EX AWD Talking Cars (MP3) 13:38

"Daytona thing, with a turbo four in it."

OTOSOT 92 Smith and Sniff 15:03

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