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volkswagen twincharger - 9/14/2005 7:21:15 PM
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HemiMan4451
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Volkswagen Twincharger FSI
Turbocharging or supercharging? That is the question. When pondering the query, Volkswagen got creative and decided, “Why not both?” The ground-breaking “Twincharger” -- the world’s first twin-turbocharged FSI engine—features both an exhaust turbocharger and an intake supercharger (or compressor). So armed, the small-displacement (only 1390 cc), 170-hp engine has a “have my cake and eat it, too” mentality, offering low-end grunt via the compressor and high-end power through the turbo; thus, each technology’s weak spot has been negated by the other’s strong point, e.g. turbo lag is irrelevant thanks to the compressor’s instant, off-the-line response. The Roots-type supercharger is operated by a magnetic clutch integrated in a module inside the water pump, and is utilized at engine speeds below 3500 rpm. Above that point, the turbo kicks in, delivering the necessary high-rpm boost pressure. VW claims the Twincharger delivers the torque equivalent (177 lb-ft at 1750 to 4500 rpm) to a 2.3-liter, naturally aspirated engine, yet delivers 20 percent better fuel economy (39 mpg). In addition to the 170-hp version, VW also showed a 140-hp, 1.4-liter Twincharger.
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RE: volkswagen twincharger - 9/14/2005 8:43:06 PM
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Volkswagen is trying to turn themselves around because of low sales. This thing sounds cool.
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RE: volkswagen twincharger - 9/14/2005 9:17:37 PM
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Matt VW is bigger then DCX internationally...so much for your theory
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RE: volkswagen twincharger - 9/14/2005 9:32:46 PM
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VW's worldwide profit slid from $3.6 billion in 01' to $850 million last year. There's been reports that VW may be seeking to cut as many as 10,000 jobs also. So much for my theory??
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RE: volkswagen twincharger - 9/15/2005 9:30:11 AM
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nickoman01
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i ignore profits I'm talking about sales volume. they sell more cars.
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