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Supercharging: taking power to gain more. A fascinating automotive engineering journey.

Driven by a Blower

Superchargers, Instant Response and the Mechanical Route to More Power

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  • Paperback

    246 pages

  • Release Date

    12 October 2026

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Summary

What if the secret to making an engine more powerful was to take some of its power away?

That apparent contradiction lies at the heart of mechanical supercharging, one of the most fascinating developments in automotive engineering.

Driven by a Blower explores how engine-driven compressors transformed the performance of cars, from the earliest industrial Roots blowers and pioneering Mercedes compressor engines to modern supercharged sports cars, luxury…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9789918635580
ISBN-10:9918635584
Author:Etienne Psaila
Publisher:Publishdrive
Imprint:Publishdrive
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:246
Release Date:12 October 2026
Weight:336g
Dimensions:13mm x 152mm x 229mm
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B-Format
Driven by a Blower by Etienne Psaila - ISBN: 9789918635580
152 × 229 mm
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A4
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