What do T and L stand for in cars?

[JanelleLee]

In cars, T refers to turbocharging, and L stands for liter. T is the abbreviation for turbo. If you see 'turbo' or 'T' at the rear of a car, it indicates that the vehicle is equipped with a turbocharged engine. L stands for liter, which is a unit of volume, referring to the displacement of the car's engine. For example, 1.8L means the engine has a displacement of 1.8 liters. If there is no T after the displacement and only L is marked, it indicates a naturally aspirated engine. An engine is a machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy, including internal combustion engines, external combustion engines, jet engines, electric motors, etc. For instance, an internal combustion engine typically converts chemical energy into mechanical energy. The term engine can refer to both the power generation device and the entire machine including the power unit.