an engine configuration includes an internal combustion engine with a plurality of cylinders , at least one turbocharger and a first and a second exhaust gas tract . a turbine of the at least one turbocharger is associated with the first exhaust gas tract . increased torque and increased power can be achieved when a bypass exhaust gas line emerging from at least one cylinder , which is associated with the first exhaust gas tract , is connected to the first exhaust gas tract such that it bypasses the at least one turbocharger .