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twin turbo V8

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A twin-turbo V8 is a car engine with eight cylinders that uses two small machines called turbochargers to push more air into the engine, making it much faster.

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A twin-turbo V8 engine uses two turbochargers to force more air into the eight-cylinder block, increasing power and torque compared to a naturally aspirated version.

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