TURBOCHARGERS: THEORY VS. REALITY

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ALL CHARGED UP

It seems that just about every car manufacturer is jumping on the turbocharging bandwagon these days. Even Honda — which has typically resisted turbocharging — is launching its first turbocharged Civic for the 2016 model year.

And why not? Turbocharged engines have been touted as being the Holy Grail of power and efficiency. We constantly hear car companies promising that their turbocharged 4-cylinder engines can provide the power of a V-6 — while still delivering the fuel efficiency of a 4-cylinder.

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