The heart
and soul of every Subaru vehicle is the boxer engine. It was patented
in 1896 and has been also been used by Volkswagen and Porsche. It is
named so because the pistons have a horizontal movement, akin to
boxers throwing punches. The cylinders are positioned 180 degrees
apart from each other, in two banks on either side of the crankshaft.
This results in a smooth, shudder-free drive.
The boxer
engine has many benefits. First of all, the flat layout enables the
engine output to flow directly into the transmission, which results
in better fuel economy. This makes Subarus arguably the most fuel
efficient all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles. Compared to other engines,
the boxer engine can also be mounted lower in the vehicle, giving it
a lower center of gravity, which leads to the vehicle being more
responsive, especially when cornering or performing evasive actions.
It also has a safety feature which allows it to drop below the
passenger compartment in case of a frontal accident.
Subaru has
been using the boxer engine for over 45 years, and will, no doubt,
continue to do so. All aspects of the boxer engine combine to provide
a more stable, safer, and a more enjoyable experience on the road
while allowing better vehicle control.
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