Sure, you can buy them on eBay for $79.
Volvo made a real one, using an electric motor to spin up the turbo, thus a lossless power adder (unlike superchargers). Electric comes from regeneration.
A second turbo takes over at higher revs. No lag.
Result: 450hp from 2000cc as a road engine (which means it has to last) ..which is, ..wait, let me get my pen...awesome.
http://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/v...dium=cpc&utm_source=g1&utm_campaign=g1gallery
Volvo made a real one, using an electric motor to spin up the turbo, thus a lossless power adder (unlike superchargers). Electric comes from regeneration.
A second turbo takes over at higher revs. No lag.
Result: 450hp from 2000cc as a road engine (which means it has to last) ..which is, ..wait, let me get my pen...awesome.
http://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/v...dium=cpc&utm_source=g1&utm_campaign=g1gallery