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

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The new all-wheel-drive Flying Spur Speed comes equipped with a plug-in-hybrid power train comprising a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 and an electric motor. Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024 Press the start button and its 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 roars to life; birds vacate trees and anyone who's nearby will jump from fright. Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 Photo : Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings PLC The 5.2-liter twin-turbo V-12 engine is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024 This is the result of volatile collaboration between the 612 hp twin-turbo V-8 engine and the 189 hp electric motor bolted between it and the transmission, both driving all four wheels (together or individually) in whatever manner ekes out the greatest grip and performance. Brett Berk, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for twin-turbo 

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 1 Dec. 2024.

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