Glossary / General

turbocharged four-cylinder

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A turbocharged four-cylinder engine is a type of car engine that has four cylinders and uses a turbocharger to make it more powerful without using a lot of fuel. It's common in smaller cars.

Technical Definition

A turbocharged four-cylinder engine uses a turbocharger to increase the engine's efficiency and power output. This type of engine is popular in smaller vehicles as it provides a good balance of performance and fuel economy.

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"Engine, two-liter, turbocharged four-cylinder with 268 horsepower and 286 pound-feet of torque through a nine-speed automatic transmission."
From High School Shop To Texas Motor Speedway: Students, Skills, And A Big Win In Wheel Time Podcast: Your Go-To Automotive Talk Show 19:44

"Powertrain-wise, there is some, they're switching it up. So the 291 horsepower 3.8 liter V6 is gone. Now it's a, Ryan's crying. Now there's a 2.5 liter turbocharged four cylinder with 274..."
2027 Kia Telluride EX AWD Talking Cars (MP3) 01:20

"Like there's only one motor with this vehicle... turbocharged four cylinder."
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