Meaning of 1.2L, 1.4L, 1.6L,engine in a car?
   In a car,  which has a multi(4/6/8) cylinder engine, the above nomenclature viz.  1.6L,1.4L, etc. refers to the combined volume capacity of all the  cylinders( expressed in cubic centimeters, 1L=1000 cc).  Here volume  capacity refers to the swept volume or displacement volume or breathing  capacity of the cylinder. It is basically the volume of air that can be  sucked insde the cylinder as the stroke moves from TDC to BDC. Swept Volume,  V= pi/4*d^2*L*K   , where                                            d- Bore, L-Stroke,  K-no. of cylinders.    This is  the common terminology used to specify the engine size. A 1.2L engine  means a 1.2 litre engine, which is equal to 1200cc (cc = cubic  capacity).  Hope that explains it!  Pros/Cons: Usually, hig...

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