What does Volkswagen 280tsi represent?
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Volkswagen 280tsi represents the following: 280 is the approximate maximum torque of the engine; t stands for turbo, meaning turbocharged; s refers to stratified, and i refers to injection. TSI technology combines turbocharging and stratified direct injection. Volkswagen's new tail badges feature five designations: 180, 230, 280, 330, and 380, corresponding to the current engine displacements in Volkswagen's lineup, such as 1.4L, 1.8L, and 2.0L. For example, the Volkswagen Lamando equipped with the 280tsi powertrain configuration is defined by SAIC Volkswagen as the 'first wide-body coupe,' built on the MQB platform and featuring a wet 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. The Lamando's body dimensions are 4599mm in length, 1826mm in width, and 1425mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2656mm.