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turbo motor

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A turbo motor is a car engine that has a turbocharger. The turbo takes exhaust gases to spin a fan, which pushes more air into the engine for extra power.

Technical Definition

A turbo motor is an engine equipped with a turbocharger, which uses exhaust gases to spin a turbine that compresses intake air, increasing power.

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