GM has filed a patent application describing a system designed to improve torque response in a turbocharged engine, providing ...

Turbochargers are also prone to something called turbo lag, which is basically a delay in operation from throttle input to increased engine power. Turbo lag can seriously put a damper on a car's ...

In other words, an antidote to turbo lag. They were essential in some homologated racing series where restrictor plates greatly exaggerated turbo lag. There are several types of anti-lag systems ...

Not just that, the company has also made sure turbo lag is at a minimum here. There’s a custom ECU and physical control system to allow the turbo’s power delivery to be managed properly.

The SPELAB 6.7 intake horn demonstrates an upgraded design through its wide-open structure which enables faster turbocharger spool-up by decreasing airflow resistance. A well-designed intake manifold ...

Turbo lag is the one major downside to turbos. As the turbine wheel works on the speed and quantity of exhaust gases exiting the engine it will only make positive boost pressure once it is up to ...

Long one of our favorite entries in the pint-sized sport-ute segment, the Volkswagen Taos manages to deliver maximum interior space and comfort in an urban-friendly package. A “freshening” for the ...

First and foremost, we can’t overlook the fact that T-Hybrid effectively eliminates turbo lag. Dyno charts compare the power curves of the two engines, and it’s clear that the new motor is muc ...

spin up the turbocharger to reduce turbo lag. The layout of the 2014 Mercedes F1 engine. Note the large separation of the compressor in blue and the turbine in red, connected by a long shaft ...