Turbochargers are also prone to something called turbo lag, which is basically a delay in operation from throttle input to ...

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 ...

What does it take to keep those turbochargers spooling, and what might that cost you in terms of engine durability and reliability? When your rally enthusiast car pals are dissecting the most recent ...

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 ...

About a decade after Rudolf Diesel came out with the namesake engine, someone had the great idea to stick a turbocharger onto the diesel engine, creating the turbo diesel. As it turned out, the ...

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 ...

So what do we do about turbo lag? First, the choice of the proper turbo is paramount. A larger turbo will be able to flow more air and thus gain you more horsepower. This power, though, is traded for ...

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 ...

We're sure many of you have heard or at least wondered about the loud but somehow strangely arousing bang-bang sound some rally cars make usually upon nearing a corner at decreasing speed. Before we ...

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 ...

Decades ago, turbochargers used to be special, almost mythical. If you had a turbocharged version of a car that typically didn't have a turbo, you had some real street cred, especially if you ...