Automakers take a supercharged interest in turbos ; They get better mileage, but still deliver a punch FINAL Edition

  * Automakers wonder whether U.S. buyers, accustomed to torque- rich V-8 and large V-6 engines, will accept smaller, turbocharged six-cylinder and four-cylinder engines. While a huge boost in the number of U.S.-market turbo gas engines can't happen overnight, automakers and turbo suppliers hav...

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Published inUSA today (Arlington, Va.)
Main Author James R. Healey and Earle Eldridge
Format Newspaper Article
LanguageEnglish
Published McLean, Va USA Today, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, Inc 19.05.2004
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Automobile industry
Design
Gasoline prices
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Summary:  * Automakers wonder whether U.S. buyers, accustomed to torque- rich V-8 and large V-6 engines, will accept smaller, turbocharged six-cylinder and four-cylinder engines. While a huge boost in the number of U.S.-market turbo gas engines can't happen overnight, automakers and turbo suppliers have serious development underway, drawing on experience from producing millions of turbo engines annually for other markets. GRAPHIC, B/W, Adrienne Lewis, USA TODAY, Source: howstuffworks.com; USA TODAY research (DIAGRAM); One option: Saab 9-3 is among dozens of turbocharged models available this year. Turbos save gas and boost power, but they usually require expensive premium fuel to work best. Wide range: Australian Ford pickup gets 322 hp from turbo six-cylinder. Tiny European Smart turbo diesel produces 40 hp.
ISSN:0734-7456