Power bulge

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Power bulge on the hood of a Saab Sonett mk2 V4.
Power bulge on the hood of a Saab Sonett mk2 V4.

A power bulge is a raised part (a bulge) of the hood of a car. The reason for a power bulge is to fit for instance a large engine or air filters that otherwise wouldn't fit. Sometimes a power bulge is ued to be able to fit a larger engine into a car that originally wasn't designed for it or it may be a design choise to be able to get a lower profile. As a power bulge is associated with performance cars it may also be used as a design element to give the impression of a fast car.