Glossary / General

turbo four-cylinder

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A turbo four-cylinder engine is a small engine with a turbocharger that helps it produce more power. It's designed to be more efficient and powerful than regular small engines.

Technical Definition

A turbo four-cylinder engine uses a turbocharger to increase its power output while maintaining a smaller engine size. This design improves fuel efficiency and performance compared to naturally aspirated engines of similar size.

Hear It Discussed

"...this car will use a turbo four-cylinder with 400 horsepower mid-mounted. If that's true and if it has three pedals..."
New Lexus LFA is Disappointing. Ferrari Says No Manuals! Worst New Car on the Market? THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends! 05:45

"So it's a turbo four cylinder [2152.9s] which has a eight speed dual clutch instead of the normal Camry V6 with the old Lexus diesel"
Why Jay Leno Will NEVER Stop Buying Cars Spike's Car Radio 35:48

"...two and a half liter turbo four cylinder that turns out ready. 290 horsepower for the turbo for 311 pound feet of torque..."
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