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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Per Aston, those turbochargers have a 15 percent higher rate of speed than before and deliver even more airflow to the engine.
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Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026
These engines include models equipped with turbochargers, such as entry-level luxury cars and SUVs.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
Then, thanks to the motor, supercharger, and turbocharger, there’s always more than enough power on tap regardless of RPM in Sport and Sport+ modes.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
No turbocharger, no supercharger, no hybrid battery packs.
—Jesus R. Garcia, Houston Chronicle, 4 Jan. 2026
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Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026
These engines include models equipped with turbochargers, such as entry-level luxury cars and SUVs.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
Then, thanks to the motor, supercharger, and turbocharger, there’s always more than enough power on tap regardless of RPM in Sport and Sport+ modes.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
No turbocharger, no supercharger, no hybrid battery packs.
—Jesus R. Garcia, Houston Chronicle, 4 Jan. 2026
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“Turbocharger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turbocharger. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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