twin-turbo

adjective

twin-tur·​bo ˈtwin-ˈtər-(ˌ)bō 

of an engine

: having two turbochargers operating in parallel

The engine is a 3.2-liter twin-turbo V-8 pumping out 370 hp.

—Peter Robinson

twin turbo noun

or less commonly twin-turbo

BMW claims that this is the first in-line six-cylinder engine to use twin turbos, with precision fuel injection and variable-valve timing.

—Frank Aukofer

Examples of twin-turbo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The auction also features a rare 2023 Maserati MC20 Cielo, a convertible supercar with a twin-turbo 3.0-liter Nettuno V6, producing 621 horsepower. —Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025

Photo : Robb Rice Powered by a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8, the 750S Spider covers zero to 60 mph in 2.7 seconds and crests 206 mph. —Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025

The clearest evidence was found under the hood, where Mercedes-AMG’s 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 was nestled well back towards the cabin for balance. —Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2025

The latest Bentley Flying Spur Speed trades in its twin-turbo W-12 for the same power plant as the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid, giving it identical figures to the maximum PHEV Porsche. —Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1945, in the meaning defined above