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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If that sounds a bit heavy for your tastes, the 2025 Panamera GTS offers the same 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 with 493 horsepower and 486 lb-ft of torque. —

Karl Brauer, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024 The new all-wheel-drive Flying Spur Speed comes equipped with a plug-in-hybrid power train comprising a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 and an electric motor. —

Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024 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. —

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