If one wants to increase the power output of a vehicle with a naturally aspirated engine, the first thing that comes to mind is forced induction. And the best way to do this is via a turbocharger or a supercharger, and sometimes hooligans choose both. But coming down to some sane stuff, nowadays, cars are readily coming with a turbocharger. But do you know there were cars that used to come with a supercharged cars in India?
Okay, here is a list of 6 cars that boasted of a supercharger under the hood.
1. Audi S5 Sportback
It was 2016 when the German carmaker Audi tried a supercharged car. It was the S5 that came with a 3.0-litre supercharged petrol engine. Well, as the name suggests the car sat between the S4 and the S6 and borrowed some of the details from the two. Now moving to the exciting bit, the engine. The 3.0-litre engine was capable of generating 328.5hp of max power and a whopping 440 Nm of maximum torque. This Sportback came mated with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
2. Jaguar F Type
In 2020 the Tata-owned luxury car manufacturer Jaguar launched the new coupe F-Pace in India. The sports car was more aggressive and a lot more appealing than before. But the basic DNA remained the same. Like the previous model, the new F-pace got a massive 5.0-litre supercharged petrol engine. This motor was enough to produce 575hp of max power and 700Nm of sheer torque. Talking transmission, the car still comes with an eight-speed auto box.
3. Range Rover Autobiography SV
Why should sports cars and sports sedans have all the fun? Well, *the* most luxurious SUV from the Range Rover, one of the supercharged car has a portfolio is the autobiography SV. This SUV is among the longest and the widest stock SUV on the planet. Alongside luxury, the selling point of the Autobiography SV has to be the powerful powertrain. Powering this beast is a 542hp motor that is obviously supercharged and displaces 5.0 litres. This engine is capable of producing a massive torque output of 680Nm.
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4. Range Rover Sport SVR
Engineers in the automotive industry do not restrict themselves to a specific vehicle. Hence keep the SUV trend in full swing, the people at Range Roger installed the 5.0-litre supercharged petrol engine from the F-Type into the Ranger Rover Sport SVR. Making it one of the quicker SUV on the globe. Well, the car makes identical power as the F-pace. This means the maximum power sits at 575hp and peak torque delivered to all the four-wheel is 700Nm.
5. Jaguar XF V8
Possibly one of the most affordable vehicle on the list with a supercharger is the Jaguar XE. Okay, things repeat themselves but this time around it’s more often. From 2013 to 2016, Jaguar produced a 5.0-litre supercharged sedan the XF V8. The ex-showroom price tag at which the car came with was ₹83.95 Lakhs and sad on top of the variant list. Though 5 litres, it was a little low on power when compared to other vehicles with a similar engine. Talking numbers, this motor used to produce 503hp and 625Nm of peak torque.
6. Volvo XC90
The smallest engine doped up with a supercharged car was in a 2.0-litre 4 cylinder petrol engine. Okay, adding a little to this detain, the engine was pampered with a supercharger as well as a turbocharger. Because of this outstanding technology this powertrain was capable of generating 407hp of maximum power. Additionally, the engine drives a peak torque of 640Nm to all 4 wheels. If you are not aware, Volvo XC90 is the flagship luxury SUV in India (as of now).
Let us know in the comment section, did we miss any car with a supercharger that rolls or rolled on the Indian roads? Also, what you’ll prefer a turbocharger or a supercharger?
Supercharged Engine Cars in India
| Car Model | Engine Type | Power (hp) | Torque (Nm) | V8 Engine |
| Audi S5 Sportback | 3.0L V6 Supercharged | 328.5 | 440 | No |
| Jaguar F-Type | 5.0L V8 Supercharged | 575 | 700 | Yes |
| Range Rover Autobiography SV | 5.0L V8 Supercharged | 542 | 680 | Yes |
| Range Rover Sport SVR | 5.0L V8 Supercharged | 575 | 700 | Yes |
| Jaguar XF V8 | 5.0L V8 Supercharged | 503 | 625 | Yes |
| Volvo XC90 T8 | 2.0L I4 Turbo + Supercharged | 407 | 640 | No |
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V8 supercharged cars in India are being acquired by car enthusiasts who are obsessed with power and performance. V8 supercharged cars are known for their loud engines and fast acceleration. While the V8 supercharged car remains prevalent in markets like the US or Europe, India has seen an influx of V8 supercharged vehicles through luxury car brands and imported from other countries. V8 supercharged cars, whether in the form of a muscle car or luxury SUV, offer a one-of-a-kind driving experience for those wanting raw power on Indian roadways.
FAQs
1. Is turbocharger is legal in India?
Yes, turbochargers are fully legal in India. In much cases, these are factory-fitted for better performance and fuel efficiency in vehicles. It must meet emission norms and get RTO approval to be considered roadwise-legal.
2. Which car has a supercharger?
Many cars are factory-equipped with superchargers. Cars like the Jaguar F-Type R Coupe, Mercedes-Benz models S 500 4MATIC, and various older Jaguar R-series (XJR, XKR) come with a supercharged engine, delivering quick power.
3. Does supercharged mean faster than turbo?
A supercharger delivers power instantly as it’s mechanically driven, thus better for quick acceleration. Having turbo-powered by exhaust gases, it may have a slight delay. But generally provides better top-end power and is fuel-efficient. Short-to-medium-range acceleration, superchargers are faster while in high-speed acceleration, turbos can perform faster.
4. How much is the Defender 5.0 V8 Supercharged worth in India?
The Land Rover Defender 5.0L V8 Supercharged carries a base price of ₹2.35 crore (ex-showroom) in India. If you have a peculiar set of features in mind, city taxes, and variant options, the final price might change.
5. Are the V8s legal in India?
Yes, V8 engines are legal in India. They feature mostly in the better luxury and performance cars of Jaguar, Land Rover, BMW, and imported muscle cars. With BS6 emission norms becoming stricter and V8s being more heavily taxed, V8 cars are a rare sight and confined mostly to the elite market segment.
6. Which car has 5,000 horsepower in India?
No, there is no 5000HP car in India, although the Devel Sixteen, with a quad-turbo V16 engine, claims to produce a horsepower of 5,007 and has been designed. However, it is not officially in production yet.
7. What is the cheapest super car in India?
The Jaguar F-Type R Coupe is the cheapest among supercars, starting around ₹2.42cr. However, if you need a cheaper variant, a pre-owned BMW M2 Competition or Porsche Cayman S under ₹1 crore can be your option.
8. What is a supercharger vs turbo?
A supercharger is a mechanically derived power given instantly to the engine, which uses engine power and fuel, whereas a turbocharger runs on exhaust gases, making it more fuel efficient, but it takes some time to deliver power.
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