The Kaiser Manhattan was the first car to offer the supercharger. I know there are two different types of superchargers. Does anyone know what type was on the Manhattan?

Wasn't it a McCulloch supercharger? It's a pity that they couldn't get the engine issue fixed but it makes me smile to wonder how many of the tribute car' Kaiser Carabela' are still driving around Argentina!

I believe the Manhattan has a turbocharger the distinction is that a turbocharger powers the air compressor using a turbine that is powered by the vehicles own exhaust.

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I think the models you're reffering to are the 1955 Kaiser Manhattan models. I'm not 100% sure though, I'm just telling you what I recall from a long time ago.