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“THERE’S NO ESCAPING THE EFFICIENCY OF TURBOCHARGERS IN 2024”

hoever first said there’s no replacement for displacement is likely having quite a tough time these days. Because there’s no escaping the efficiency of turbochargers in 2024. These miracle snails allow smaller, downsized engines to deliver a punch equal to (or greater) than their larger predecessors. And, when utilised cleverly with PHEV powertrains like Ferrari’s

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