What does Hongqi 40TD mean?
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Hongqi 40TD badge on the rear indicates a model equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine. The meaning of 40TD: 40 represents the displacement, T stands for Turbo (turbocharging) technology, D represents GDI (Gasoline Direct Injection) technology, and TD refers to the turbocharged direct injection technology. T indicates that the vehicle's engine is equipped with a turbocharger. The main function of the turbocharger is to increase the engine's air intake, thereby enhancing the engine's power and torque, making the car more powerful. After installing a turbocharger, an engine's maximum power can increase by 40% or more compared to when it is not equipped with one. The full English name of D is Direct-injection, which is direct injection technology. D stands for GDI (Gasoline Direct Injection) technology, where fuel is directly injected into the cylinder through the nozzle. Hongqi models use self-developed engines. Hongqi has three main engines: a 1.8-liter turbocharged engine, a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine, and a 3.0-liter supercharged engine.