supercharged

Examples

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• "The R600 represents an increase in aggressiveness, although the linear power delivery of the supercharged engine makes it superbly drivable, much like the R300."

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• The midsized luxury sedan segment doesn't get much attention from the high-performance crowd, but with the supercharged V8 and a European sport-tuned suspension setup, the 2012 XF Supercharged is very possibly one of the most exciting models to drive in the class.

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• The one with the supercharged engine, where you can see the engine through the back window?

  About a Boy (2002)

• I drive a Datsun supercharged Turbo.

  Stuck on You! (1982)

• A supercharged Honda 750 motorcycle.

  National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985)

• Power and control are enhanced via a supercharged 225-hp engine, computer command ride suspension, and variable-effort power steering.

  Academic text (1993)

• This vehicle is powered by a supercharged V12 engine displacing 690 BHP.

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• CATERHAM, England—The explosive new Caterham Superlight R600, the first-ever production Seven to feature a supercharged engine, has debuted.

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• The new sports car features a supercharged V8 engine that delivers incredible speed.

• The supercharged model of the truck offers significantly more power for towing heavy loads.

Synonyms

T

to turbocharged

vssupercharged

• Specialized

5.1

To make something more powerful or faster, often by fitting a turbocharger

uses a different fitted device rather than general modifications

H

hopped-up

vssupercharged

• Informal

8.0

A car with an engine changed to make it faster and more powerful

uses a fitted mechanical boost device rather than general tuning

Antonyms

U

underpowered

2 5.5

Not strong enough to do something well

How Powerful

to turbocharged

• Specialized

5.1

supercharged

• Specialized

4 5.8

normal

∞ 1.0

underpowered

2 5.5

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