From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishturbotur‧bo /ˈtɜːbəʊ $ ˈtɜːrboʊ/ noun (plural turbos) [countable] a car with a turbocharged engine an Audi turbo diesel
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turbo• an Audi Turbo Diesel• The first turbo trains will go into service next week.• Both the turbo diesels and automatic Mondeos should be available in dealerships shortly.• So smooth is the power delivery of the turbo that many drivers might think it a conventional engine.• But modern refinements and materials have brought about a resurgence of the supercharger, making it a credible alternative to the turbo.• The turbo version of the new Golf Diesel is not due until much later in the year.• The £400,000 machine is capable of speeds in excess of 200 miles an hour with its 3.5 litre twin turbo V6 engine.Origin turbo (1900-2000) turbocharger