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

The car hides a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine under its hood, that can reach 10,000 rpm and generate 920CV (907 horsepower) with 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque paired with three electric motors. —New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2025

With its petite displacement and no hybrid-electric assist, the twin-turbo Nettuno saves its best punch for mid-to-upper rev ranges, including a generous 531 ft lbs of torque between 3,000 and 5,500 rpm. —Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2025

The auction also features a rare 2023 Maserati MC20 Cielo, a convertible supercar with a twin-turbo 3.0-liter Nettuno V6, producing 621 horsepower. —Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025

Photo : Robb Rice Powered by a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8, the 750S Spider covers zero to 60 mph in 2.7 seconds and crests 206 mph. —Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1945, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for twin-turbo

• turbo