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 Keen-eyed readers may remember that we covered the Chevrolet Sprint back in the Class of '86,
but the next model year brought an increase in volumetric efficiency
for the Suzuki Cultus-based captive import by way of turbocharging. The
inline three-cylinder 1,000cc (61-cu.in!) engine kicked out 70
horsepower with 8 PSI of boost. The turbocharger and intercooler brought
the bump in horsepower and 79-lbs.ft. of torque at just 3,500 RPM over
the aspirated engine's 48-lbs.ft. Horsepower isn't everything.
 Along
with the turbocharger the size of a navel orange came the
turbo-version-only special equipment. A three-spoke
turbo-logo-emblazoned steering wheel and race-style bolstered seating
added turbo style to the interior. Door panels were color keyed to match
the interior upgrades. While the Sprint did not have a boost gauge, it
did add a tachometer and a boost lamp which lit up TURBO on the
tachometer face when boost was experienced. The turbo light was green
for go.
Photo courtesy of the General Motors Heritage Center
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