It's so annoying when you put your foot down and nothing happens. For something with turbo in the name, the turbocharger on your car does seem to make it a lot slower for a second or two. Why is your ...

As automakers increasingly turn to small-displacement turbocharged engines, a lot of folks are worried. We've all grown up hearing horror stories of "turbo lag," the slow, unpredictable appearance of ...

In the grand scheme of things, turbocharging hasn't been around very long. But, in its rather short time on the automotive scene, it's been responsible for some truly impressive feats. For instance, ...

When somebody says “turbo lag,” they’re talking about the delayed response a turbocharged engine can have when you put your right foot down on the gas pedal. A turbocharger uses the flow of exhaust ...

Turbo lag is a defining characteristic of older forced-induction cars. These large turbochargers were used to feed high-performance engines and generate significant power. The problem would come when ...

The automotive enthusiast community occasionally mixes and matches a few of its key terms. Wheels versus rims, for example. Another example can be found when dealing with engines that breathe through ...

As turbochargers become more commonplace, automakers are developing innovative ways of reducing turbo lag. For its 2.5-liter Skyactiv engine in the CX-9 and 6 sedan, Mazda has a couple of simple ...

The Mazda CX-9 is powered by a 2.5L inline four-cylinder turbocharged engine producing 250 HP and 310 lb-ft of torque. And while turbo-lag is acceptable for many, Mazda was determined to minimize its ...

Steeped in heritage, hallowed in the rally racing record books. Outside, this four-door box-fender’d brick does a decent MK1 Volkswagen GTI impression. But this thing just stinks of special. It’s so ...