What does Volkswagen EA888 mean?

[MaxFitz]

Volkswagen EA888 represents both an engine model and an engine type platform, rather than indicating a specific displacement engine. The EA888 engine serves as the main power unit for Volkswagen Group's mid-to-high-end vehicle models, available in two displacements: 1.8L and 2.0L. It integrates a series of advanced technologies including direct fuel injection, turbocharging, and variable valve timing. Volkswagen is an automobile manufacturer headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany, and serves as the core enterprise of the Volkswagen Group, one of the world's four major automobile manufacturers. The VW in its logo consists of the first letters of its full name, resembling three 'V's formed by middle and index fingers, symbolizing the inevitable success of Volkswagen and its products.