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

What was thought to be an electric successor has evolved into (seemingly) a twin-turbo V6 hybrid resurrection. —Joel Feder, The Drive, 2 Apr. 2026

Take all that was said above about the Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo, and exchange the electric power plant for a masterful, potent twin-turbo V-8. —Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026

Its total power and torque output is 671 hp (500 kW) and 531 lb-ft (720 Nm) combined from a 3.0 L twin-turbo V6 that generates 577 hp (430 kW) and 431 lb-ft (584 Nm), plus an axial flux electric motor that contributes an additional 94 hp (70 kW) and 166 lb-ft (225 Nm). —Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 16 Feb. 2026

The engine in the OCTA is a BMW derived 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 with a mild hybrid assist that altogether delivers 626 horsepower. —Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1945, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for twin-turbo

• turbo