the process of supplying higher mass of air by compressing the atmospheric air

Supercharging is the process of supplying higher mass of air by compressing the atmospheric air.

a method of increasing an engine’s power output

Supercharging is a method of increasing an engine’s power output, by forcing air into the engine under greater than atmospheric pressures.

Forced induction

Forced induction is also known as supercharging and turbocharging.

a highly effective way to squeeze more power from a car

Supercharging is a highly effective way to squeeze more power from a car.

an early innovation for increasing output

Supercharging was an early innovation for increasing output, first being raced in , while turbocharging would not appear until .

a technique no longer confined to automotive enthusiasts

Supercharging is a technique no longer confined to automotive enthusiasts.

a method of forced induction that is less common than turbocharging

Supercharging is a method of forced induction that is less common than turbocharging, but forced induction has been a part of many famously capable cars.

the process of increasing the pressure OR forcing more air to get into engine

And the process of increasing the pressure OR forcing more air to get into engine is called as supercharging.

a great low cost way to make massive improvements in torque and hp

Supercharging is a great low cost way to make massive improvements in torque and hp.