Glossary / General

twin turbo

109 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Twin turbo means the car has two small machines that push more air into the engine, making it stronger and faster.

Technical Definition

A twin‑turbo setup uses two turbochargers to force more air into the engine, increasing power and improving throttle response.

Hear It Discussed

"...the twin turbo 3.4 liter Toyota V6 that has been recalled massively... when a recall for 100,000 trucks expands to include another 127,000 units for that V35A i-Force V6, the twin turbo V6..."
Debating Reliability, Since Age 13, Trains + Airplanes + Cars | Episode 1,044 Everyday Driver Car Debate 19:29

"It was the twin turbo 991 track car. [1626.9s] So it's not a GT3 cup car."
169 Genuine Certified Predetermined Collectibles, Theoretical Rallies Bring a Trailer Podcast 27:03

"Well, which also tells you what you need. Like, I don't know that people would buy another Viper. I know, but give it a nice twin turbo six cylinder, put in a ZF torque converter automatic."
Ferrari Returns to Manual? The New Hummer, Ram Rumble Bee! THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends! 29:20