turbocharger
noun
tur·bo·charg·er
ˈtər-bō-ˌchär-jər 
: a centrifugal blower driven by exhaust gas turbines and used to supercharge an engine
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With the Cielo’s top down and that uncommon V-6 engine perched behind one’s noggin, the whispers and sighs of its dual turbochargers only add to the charm.
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Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2025
A little boost can add a lot of power and efficiency, too, making a turbocharger a great solution to eke maximum performance out of today’s engines.
—ArsTechnica, 27 Oct. 2025
These engines include models equipped with turbochargers such as entry-level luxury cars and SUVs.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
Its hybrid powertrain combines a V8 layout with turbochargers mounted between the banks and an advanced electric motor known as Dark Matter, which produces 800 HP at just 86 pounds.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
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Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2025
A little boost can add a lot of power and efficiency, too, making a turbocharger a great solution to eke maximum performance out of today’s engines.
—ArsTechnica, 27 Oct. 2025
These engines include models equipped with turbochargers such as entry-level luxury cars and SUVs.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
Its hybrid powertrain combines a V8 layout with turbochargers mounted between the banks and an advanced electric motor known as Dark Matter, which produces 800 HP at just 86 pounds.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
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“Turbocharger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turbocharger. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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