VW Supercharger-Turbocharger Combo Boosts Power and Economy
Date Posted 08-23-2005
WOLFSBURG, Germany — Volkswagen has developed a combined supercharger-turbocharger system that will boost power and fuel economy of small gasoline engines.
The SuperTurbo Compounding system will make its debut on the 2006 VW Golf.
VW claims a 1.4-liter gasoline engine with SuperTurbo can develop 170 horsepower and 199 pound-feet of torque, compared with VW's existing 2.0-liter four-cylinder, which delivers 150 hp and 148 lb-ft of torque.
The system has been developed by American supercharger supplier Eaton. It is claimed the SuperTurbo eliminates turbo lag, while boosting overall power and fuel economy by 15 to 20 percent. Eaton said a car fitted with the system will be shown at the Frankfurt auto show.
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