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A "twincharger" (super+turbo) is notable for different reasons than you suggest. A turbo can hit stupid peak power numbers all by itself. The addition of the s
by sliverstorm 12y ago
A "twincharger" (super+turbo) is notable for different reasons than you suggest. A turbo can hit stupid peak power numbers all by itself.
The addition of the supercharger to the turbo dramatically improves low RPM power and often peak torque as well. In doing so, it also makes a larger turbo more practical as it reduces the problem of "turbo lag" (wherein a large turbo paired with a small engine doesn't engage until very high RPM)
Race engines, of course, often aren't quite as worried about turbo lag because many cars spend their entire time at peak power.
- bradleyland 12y agoYeah, I didn't mean to use the output of the Delta S4 as a statement of intent for the system. In fact, the purpose of the supercharger on the S4 was the same as is mentioned here (by you) and in the article. All group B cars suffered from sever turbo lag, and the combo setup on the S4 was considered a significant advantage for Lancia.