A performance-oriented compact equipped with a turbocharged flat-six, the Corvair Corsa Turbo was by no means a muscle car, yet it became an icon of the era. During the mid-1960s, the American ...

Turbos and carburetors are a hairy combination, but the Corvair's setup was well-enough vetted by GM's engineers that they made it to the street. The turbocharged engine made these cars like no other.

The Pontiac Firebird was introduced five months after the Chevy Camaro. This Antique Gold 1969 Firebird will soon cross the Mecum Auctions block in Las Vegas.

The original 700 series 1960 Corvair offered 80 horsepower and 125 ft-lb of torque and was equipped with the Chevy Turbo-Air ...

Honda’s Turbocharged 2.0-liter K20C1 4-cylinder was introduced in the MK5 Civic Type-R. It produced 306 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 295 lb-ft of torque at 2,500 rpm. The K20C1 engine is ...

Car Model Chevrolet Corvair Production Years 1960-69 Engines 2.3 to 2.7-liter flat ... while the Spyder and Stinger models ...

The need for lower-emission, more-powerful, and highly fuel-efficient diesel engines was answered by the forced air induction provided by turbochargers. By the 1970s, improved turbo technology and ...

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All data discussed is sourced from the NHTSA, CarComplaints.com, and various accredited studies regarding the various facets of turbocharged and hybrid engines. Before diving into the reliability ...

Working with a shortened Corvair-based Sprint chassis sent over ... Powered by a rear-mounted Chevrolet Turbo-Air 6 engine tuned to produce 170 hp, the first (and only) prototype was unveiled ...

The 2981cc twin-turbocharged flat-six engine is the first forced induction unit ever to be fitted to a 911 Carrera. In the entry-level model it produces 365bhp at 6500rpm and a strong 332lb ft of ...

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