Turbocharging has been around for over a century. A Swiss engineer named Alfred Büchi is credited with patenting the first turbocharger in 1905. Its first major automotive application occurred in the early 1960s. Since then, it’s seen countless applications, improvements, and records when it comes to speed and power. These days, more than half of all new vehicles produced feature a turbocharger, as it’s seen as the most cost-effective way to add power to an engine without compromising fuel economy.
