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

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Press the start button and its 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 roars to life; birds vacate trees and anyone who's nearby will jump from fright. —

Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 Photo : Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings PLC The 5.2-liter twin-turbo V-12 engine is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. —

Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024 This is the result of volatile collaboration between the 612 hp twin-turbo V-8 engine and the 189 hp electric motor bolted between it and the transmission, both driving all four wheels (together or individually) in whatever manner ekes out the greatest grip and performance. —

Brett Berk, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2024 Its 4-liter twin-turbo V8 generates 603 horsepower and 627 lb. ft. of torque. —

Mark Ewing, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for twin-turbo