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

On the internal combustion side, the GranTurismo’s Modena and Trofeo trim levels offer the brand’s the same twin-turbo V-6 found in the MC20 supercar, which is connected to an eight-speed automatic and all-wheel-drive. —Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 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

At its heart sits a bespoke 4.0-liter, twin-turbo V-8 from Mercedes-AMG, but this is paired with three electric motors to deliver a staggering 1,064 horsepower and 811 pound-feet of torque. —Jeremy White, Wired News, 17 Jan. 2026

The roadster has a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 engine with 577 horsepower. —James Raia, Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1945, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for twin-turbo

• turbo