Forced induction technology can lead to some truly extraordinary feats – the twin-turbocharged, 1,000-plus horsepower 2025 Corvette ZR1 is certainly one good example. Of course, forced induction can come in a few different flavors, including turbocharging and supercharging. Now, we’re getting a sample of both at the same time with this 1952 GMC truck, which apparently sports a twin-charged Mercedes diesel engine up front with enough juice to easily roast the rear tires on command.
This 1952 GMC truck is the creation of Luke Dale and the team at Diesel Pump UK, and it’s nothing short of a mechanical Frankenstein. The base of the build is a GMC New Design series truck, a line that was produced between 1947 to 1955 and followed the C and E series before giving way to the Blue Chip series. Meanwhile, up front, the original powertrain was swapped for something a bit more unconventional.
Now, this classic truck houses the Mercedes-Benz OM606 engine, a 3.0L inline six-cylinder diesel that was originally offered in the W124- and W210-gen Mercedes-Benz E-Class. However, the real magic happens when a double dose of forced induction enters the mix. This engine has been fitted with both a BorgWarner turbocharger and a 2.8L Kenne Bell supercharger, creating a twin-charged setup that dramatically boosts performance.
The result? A claimed 600 horsepower, all of which is channeled to the rear wheels via a Gearstar Pro Series 4L80 four-speed automatic transmission, paired with a Currie nine-inch rear end.
In the featured video, the truck comes to life with a high-pitched supercharger whine layered over the distinctive rumble of a diesel engine. As the video shifts to a parking lot scene, viewers get a full view of the truck, adorned in a striking green color with “The Notorious GMC” graphics on the doors. The driver wastes no time in mashing the throttle, and the truck responds by spinning its rear tires in a smoky burnout, showcasing the raw power and torque produced by the twin-charged setup. For good measure, the video includes a second burnout, giving us another taste of this powerhouse in action.
Check it out for yourself right here:
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not impressed at all