Which cars have twin-turbocharging?
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Cars with twin-turbocharging include the Macan, Panamera, Audi RS4, BMW M4, and others. Here are the relevant introductions for these models: 1. The Macan is currently Porsche's most affordable SUV. Despite being "affordable," it remains a highly regarded midsize luxury SUV. Its distinctive frog-like front fascia ensures strong road presence, while the overall design is stylish and handsome. As a pure import, the Porsche Macan maintains the brand's premium positioning, outperforming competitors from BBA. The Macan's engine tuning and in-house developed transmission deliver exceptional driving dynamics and handling, true to Porsche's heritage. 2. The Panamera is Porsche's only four-door GT sports car, officially positioned as a daily-drivable sports car. Its body features smooth, rounded lines without sharp angles, creating a unique silhouette. Renowned for ultimate driving dynamics, Porsche naturally excels with the Panamera's outstanding balance of handling and comfort. Available with three powertrain options (including a hybrid variant), the top model accelerates 0-100km/h in 3.8 seconds, while base models achieve 5.8 seconds. 3. The Audi RS4 is a wolf in sheep's clothing. Its wagon body style easily disguises its performance potential, appearing as a harmless grocery-getter - until the 2.9T twin-turbo engine roars to life, delivering exhilarating thrust. While the interior adopts a family-friendly design, extensive carbon fiber trim constantly reminds occupants of its high-performance nature. The generous rear cargo area enhances practicality without compromising dynamic capabilities, making this a brutally fast "grocery car." 4. The new-generation M4's controversial design features significantly enlarged kidney grilles, challenging fans accustomed to the previous generation's styling - an evolution requiring acclimatization. Performance sees meaningful upgrades over its predecessor, with 450hp and 550Nm delivering thrilling driving dynamics. The revised suspension system further enhances the M4's handling prowess.
I previously researched twin-turbocharged T-equipped cars and found the BMW M series to be the most iconic. The 535i started with the N54 twin-turbo straight-six, later followed by the S58 twin-turbo engine in the M3 and M4. Mercedes-AMG took it even further—the C63 packed a 4.0T V8 with two turbos, and the Audi RS6 Avant's 4.0T followed the same approach. Among American cars, the Cadillac CT6 Platinum used a 3.0 twin-turbo, while the Range Rover Sport SVR featured a 5.0-liter V8 with both supercharger and turbocharger. Japanese brands were more conservative, but the Lexus RC F adopted a 5.0 V8 twin-turbo. Even Maserati's Levante Trofeo now uses a Ferrari-tuned twin-turbo V8, delivering a staggering 580 horsepower. For practicality, the Ford Explorer ST's 3.0T twin-turbo V6 offers more than enough punch for daily driving.