The GV80 Coupe combines an electric supercharger with twin turbos for 415 hp and eliminates turbo lag with 48-volt technology ...

As automakers increasingly turn to small-displacement turbocharged engines, a lot of folks are worried. We've all grown up hearing horror stories of "turbo lag," the slow, unpredictable appearance of ...

In the grand scheme of things, turbocharging hasn't been around very long. But, in its rather short time on the automotive scene, it's been responsible for some truly impressive feats. For instance, ...

When somebody says “turbo lag,” they’re talking about the delayed response a turbocharged engine can have when you put your right foot down on the gas pedal. A turbocharger uses the flow of exhaust ...

Small-displacement, turbocharged engines are seemingly the future of internal combustion—their big power and low fuel consumption make them ideal for today's engineering and regulatory challenges. But ...

Turbo lag is a defining characteristic of older forced-induction cars. These large turbochargers were used to feed high-performance engines and generate significant power. The problem would come when ...

From The Volvo Press Kit: "Turbo lag. If the term is unfamiliar, there’s a high chance you have still encountered this common ...

In the 1980s, Lancia developed a supercharged and turbocharged (aka twincharged) engine for their midengine/AWD Delta S4 Group B rally car. The idea was the two compressors would eliminate any kind of ...

The automotive enthusiast community occasionally mixes and matches a few of its key terms. Wheels versus rims, for example. Another example can be found when dealing with engines that breathe through ...

Few things in the world of cars suck as much as turbo lag. We want power, and we want it now! Volvo agrees, so with the new diesel 2017 S90 sedan, they're using an air compressor, a bottle and a valve ...

Steeped in heritage, hallowed in the rally racing record books. Outside, this four-door box-fender’d brick does a decent MK1 Volkswagen GTI impression. But this thing just stinks of special. It’s so ...

If you’ve ever driven a car with a turbocharger like a Subaru WRX STI, old Mitsubishi Eclipse or any early examples of turbocharged cars, you’ll sometimes feel a sudden rush of power seconds after ...