The Griffon IIB which powered the Mk IV was a single-stage supercharged engine of 1, 735 hp ( 1, 293 kW ).
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Between Cisitalia's 1949 liquidation and the fact that supercharged engines were banned for the 1952 Formula One season, the car never raced.
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Driving vehicles equipped with the first supercharged engine in the race's history, their effort proved less than successful and Lautenschlager finished 23rd.
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The SLK was relatively peppy, thanks to its supercharged engine, and its retractable hardtop set it apart, but its styling was rather tame.
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In September 1925 the Air Ministry amended the specification, calling for supercharged engines, increased fuel load and a higher top speed at altitude.
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A reader's question about fuel octane as it relates to his 3800 supercharged engine has prompted a somewhat lengthy answer started last week.
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That suggests that perhaps a supercharged engine would be able to provide about 5 % better engine braking just because of that loss.
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Slightly more affordable is the new DB7, a 2 + 2 with a 3.2 litre supercharged engine and 335 b . h . p.
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The SLK sports two long swellings on its hood that suggest that the power and potency of its supercharged engine can barely be contained.
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The supercharged engine did not use variable cam timing as the normal benefits of improved volumetric efficiency are not noticeable on a boosted engine