The first car to feature a turbocharged engine was the 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Spyder. The Corvair Monza Spyder was a variant of the Chevrolet Corvair, a compact car produced by General Motors. The turbocharged version of the Corvair Monza was introduced as an option in 1962.
The turbocharged engine in the Corvair Monza Spyder was a horizontally opposed, air-cooled six-cylinder engine with a displacement of 2.4 liters. The turbocharger increased the engine's output from 80 horsepower to 150 horsepower. This was a significant power boost for a small-displacement engine of that era.
The introduction of the turbocharged Corvair Monza Spyder marked an important milestone in automotive history, as it was the first mass-produced car to feature a turbocharged engine. Turbocharging technology has since become widely adopted in the automotive industry, offering improved power and efficiency in many different types of vehicles.