twin-turbo

adjective

twin-tur·bo | \ˈtwin-ˈtər-(ˌ)bō

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Definition of twin-turbo

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

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twin turbo or less commonly twin-turbo noun

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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