twin-turbo

adjective

twin-tur·​bo ˈtwin-ˈtər-(ˌ)bō How to pronounce twin-turbo (audio)
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 Then Hennessey built his own supercar in 2014, powered by a 7.0-liter twin-turbo GM V-8 packing 1,244 hp and 1,287 ft lbs of torque. Sean Evans, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2024 The variant carries a 626 hp, 4.4-liter twin-turbo V-8 that delivers 553 ft lbs of torque. Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2024 Instead of an inline six, there's a twin-turbo V8, hand-assembled by a single engine builder; their signature on a small plaque is about the only interesting thing to look at under the hood. Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 28 June 2023 At the other end of the range, Nissan’s Armada large SUV also gets tougher looks while dropping its 5.6L V8 for a twin-turbo V6. Detroit Free Press, 10 Jan. 2024 What has been modestly enhanced is output from the 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8, which now delivers an additional 14 hp for a total of 626 hp, but with the same 465 ft lbs of torque. Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 19 Dec. 2023 The setup includes a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8 and AMG’s Electric Drive Unit. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2023 The Ram 1500 pickup will come with an optional new twin-turbo 3-liter straight-line six-cylinder engine with up to 540 horsepower. Tom Krisher, Fortune, 7 Nov. 2023 It was originally supposed to feature a V-6, but now has a twin-turbo flat-plane V-8 engine at its heart. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1945, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of twin-turbo was in 1945

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“Twin-turbo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/twin-turbo. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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