What does 1.2t mean in cars?
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1.2t in cars refers to the vehicle's displacement of 1.2 liters, where the 't' stands for turbo, meaning turbocharged. The preceding number indicates the engine's displacement, with 1.2 representing 1.2 liters, and the 't' signifies forced induction, indicating the engine employs turbocharging technology, commonly used in small-displacement engines. A turbocharged engine utilizes exhaust gases from the engine to drive a turbine in the turbocharger housing, which in turn drives a coaxial impeller located in the intake tract. The impeller compresses fresh air delivered from the air filter and then sends it into the cylinders.