Power Unleashed: Trailblazers Who Energised Engines with Supercharging and Turbocharging

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Award winning author Karl Ludvigsen takes readers behind the scenes of supercharging, turbocharging, and even more exotic inventions that have boosted power throughout the history of both automobiles and aircraft. In all its forms, forced induction is one of the most thrilling innovations ever created for the soul of a car. Superchargers were rare but highly coveted devices in their heyday of the 1920s and ’30s an era when they adorned glamorous, high performance, and race winning cars. They also earned the respect of aviators eager to conquer high altitudes.

On the road and track, supercharging found new followers who refined the technology. The turbocharger, once sidelined, reemerged in the 1970s and ’80s to open new frontiers in high pressure performance. In the 21st century, turbos have become increasingly common in cars, enhancing both performance and fuel efficiency.

Power Unleashed is a three volume work of remarkable depth and detail. Renowned for his ability to convey complex information while telling a compelling story, Karl Ludvigsen explores the global saga of supercharging and turbocharging. Complete with easy to Follow technical explanations and stunning illustrations, it introduces the people who gave engines new life. This is a definitive reference in the history of cars and aircraft.