CAMARO6 - View Single Post - Turbo vs Supercharged, Which Would You Pick and Why

ZX-10R · 08-01-2022, 04:58 PM

I know, ancient question but still interesting to hear perspectives. How many turbo cars have you owned and will you go back?

In terms of power potential, there isn't much of an argument. BMW is squeezing 520 rwhp (dyno, not claimed) out of a 3.0 L motor. Most ZL1s don't put down much more (560 on average) with DOUBLE the displacement (granted 24 psi vs 9 psi). McLaren gets 750 rwhp out of a 4.0 L. Quite a few Audi guys get 600+ out of their 2.5L (modded)

Turbo lag isn't the argument it once was, lag is there at lower rpm, but not terrible. Supercharger generates a very linear power curve but also a little boring? Better gas mileage when you're cruising is another advantage.

Please no EV stuff, we know a Plaid will do x in a roll on

08-01-2022, 04:58 PM	#1
ZX-10R Drives: 2019 ZL1 Riverside Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,139	Turbo vs Supercharged, Which Would You Pick and Why I know, ancient question but still interesting to hear perspectives. How many turbo cars have you owned and will you go back? In terms of power potential, there isn't much of an argument. BMW is squeezing 520 rwhp (dyno, not claimed) out of a 3.0 L motor. Most ZL1s don't put down much more (560 on average) with DOUBLE the displacement (granted 24 psi vs 9 psi). McLaren gets 750 rwhp out of a 4.0 L. Quite a few Audi guys get 600+ out of their 2.5L (modded) Turbo lag isn't the argument it once was, lag is there at lower rpm, but not terrible. Supercharger generates a very linear power curve but also a little boring? Better gas mileage when you're cruising is another advantage. Please no EV stuff, we know a Plaid will do x in a roll on