Turbochargers are still an exception rather than the rule when is comes to domestic cars here in the United States. European manufacturers have been employing them for decades with differing levels of success, and racers have been making insane power with them for decades. With Ford saying that more than 90% of their cars will be offered with EcoBoost, and recently unveiling an EcoBoost powered F150 that is rated at near 370hp, it may not be something to fear.
The downside is that the V8 is essentially dying right before out eyes as a mass produced engine. Yes, they will be put in sporty cars, made as available options for light trucks, and used in industrial applications, but when V6 engines are capable of near 370hp out of the box, it seems kind of redundant to offer an engine with virtually the same power levels and worse fuel economy.
Honeywell, who is the world leader in the manufacture of turbos for OEM applications believes that the number of turbocharged cars sold will for from one million per year currently to four million per year by 2015.
They directly cite emissions laws and the shrinking size of engines for the rise of the turbo for global domination. Hit the link below to learn more!
LINK: Honeywell’s take on the growth of OEM turbocharger sales
