Automotive Supercharger Industry Overview
The automotive supercharger market is fragmented and highly competitive due to the presence of various international and regional players operating in the ecosystem. Some of the major players include Eaton Corporation PLC, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., IHI Corporation, Federal-Mogul Corporation, Ford Motor Company, Honeywell Inc., Vortech Engineering, Aeristech, and Daimler AG, among others. These players are actively engaged in investing hefty sums in their R&D activity for constant product innovation in the realm of superchargers. For instance, in December 2023, Hennessey, the Texas-based hypercar manufacturer and high-performance vehicle creator announced comprehensive upgrades for General Motor's V8-powered pickup trucks, which will be integrated with a supercharger to deliver 650 bhp and 658 lb-ft of torque. Further, the company stated that its supercharger is upgraded from its existing Sierra and Silverado’s 6.2-liter V8 (L87 EcoTec3) lineup, which can increase horsepower over stock by 55%.
In July 2023, Whipple Superchargers announced that the launch of its 3.0-liter supercharger system for the 6.6-liter (L8T) V8 engine. This V8 gas engine produces 401 horsepower and 464 lb-ft of torque in stock form and is standard fitment on General Motors' Heavy Duty pickups like the GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD. Further, the company stated that the newly developed supercharger has the capability of boosting the torque by an additional 236 lb-ft for a total of 700.
The market is anticipated to witness a rapid enhancement and launch of advanced diesel supercharger technology as these players try to gain a competitive edge in the industry.
Automotive Supercharger Market Leaders
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Eaton Corporation PLC
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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.
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IHI Corporation
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Federal-Mogul Corporation
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Ford Motor Company
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order