1
: coupled directly to a driving turbine
turbofan
2
: consisting of or incorporating a turbine
turbojet engine
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Maggie Horton, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
The car bears more than just a striking resemblance to the standard 5000 CS Quattro, too; aside from a racing harness, a turbo boost knob, and a couple of extra gauges here and there, the interior looks stock.
—Christian Gilbertsen, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2025
The choice of the V6 or an engine like Stellantis’ 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder is a combination of packaging, cost and noise.
—Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
The Bentayga Mulliner hits the perfect point between satisfying power—the twin turbo V8 is confident and offers quick acceleration—and performance: Even on curvy roads this large SUV holds its own, sticking to every curve but not tossing passengers around in the cabin.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Three cleaning modes include turbo for deep carpets and tough messes, a standard mode which offers up to 40 minutes of runtime on a single charge, and medium that offers a balance between power and efficiency.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
The car bears more than just a striking resemblance to the standard 5000 CS Quattro, too; aside from a racing harness, a turbo boost knob, and a couple of extra gauges here and there, the interior looks stock.
—Christian Gilbertsen, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2025
The choice of the V6 or an engine like Stellantis’ 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder is a combination of packaging, cost and noise.
—Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
The Bentayga Mulliner hits the perfect point between satisfying power—the twin turbo V8 is confident and offers quick acceleration—and performance: Even on curvy roads this large SUV holds its own, sticking to every curve but not tossing passengers around in the cabin.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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“Turbo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turbo. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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