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
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
Frank Aukofer
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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
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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
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“Twin-turbo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/twin-turbo. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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