Turbo boost tops the wish list for motorists

A new and more powerful turbo tops the wish list of motorists according to a new survey into motoring habits.

Car modification continues to rise and, not surprisingly, men aged between 26 and 30 years old are the keenest on a performance boost for their car.

The survey, carried out by leading performance specialist Turbo Dynamics reveals the top five modifications which motorists would like on their own cars.

"We are delighted to see turbos top the list and together with interior modifications and tuning upgrades motorists will see a huge difference to the look and performance of their car whether it is a new or older model,’’ said Peter Marsh, boss of Turbo Dynamics.

The survey revealed that 53 per cent of those questioned would opt for a more powerful turbo, with a new interior look and engine tuning not far behind.

"The increase in motorsport activities such as drifting and track days is a factor in the current trend of people wanting more power,’’ said Peter. "But it’s not just owners of new cars who want a power upgrade and developments we have been working on means that it is increasingly affordable for owners of older cars to have a retro turbo fitted.’’

And while young male drivers are the largest category of motorists who place power as a priority, the survey also highlights the rising number of women who appreciate the allure of power.

Geographically, the south’s motorists are among the most likely to have modified their car in terms of power upgrades compared to drivers in the north who place a higher priority on looks rather than performance.