For one, it featured twin turbos boasting sequential operation. This means one turbocharger would operate solo from idle to 4,500 rpm where a second would join in from 4,500 rpm to redline.

What makes the Insignia BiTurbo unique in this class is its use of sequential turbocharging, with the smaller turbo accelerating quickly at lower engine speeds to eliminate “lag”, providing 350Nm of ...

Both models also benefit from Start/Stop technology. Twin turbo technology is rare in this class and the Astra uses a sequential turbocharging system, with the smaller turbo accelerating quickly at ...

From Honda-powered Ferraris to Dodge-powered Hondas, the most creative engine-swapped builds involving a sports car or supercar.

The Porsche 959 is one of the brand's most-loved icons. A technological tour de force, it was developed for Group B rallying. This example has the equivalent of 8000 miles and benefits from recent ...

Power comes from a flat-six engine displacing 2.85 liters, with sequential twin-turbocharging, a technology first seen here and now only used by Bugatti. The engine was an evolution of Porsche's ...

Layne Schranz’ Pikes Peak-winning turbocharged stock car might be the most impressive vehicle I have ever witnessed. With a ...

Sequential turbochargers – found on certain models of BMW ... And there are all sorts of other tricks that can be built into turbos to manage the speed and volume of gas flowing through them, ...

On the plus side, it uses sequential turbocharging – one small turbo for instant response that feeds into a large turbo for top end power – which makes it very quick to spool up and get moving.

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