BENEFITS OF THE SUBARU BOXER ENGINE
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Flat layout allows
engine output to flow directly into the transmission. This linear flow of power
reduces engine components and inefficiencies, resulting in better fuel
economy. Subarus are the most fuel efficient AWD vehicles in America, often
getting better gas mileage than its FWD competitors.
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By lowering
the center of gravity of the engine, you also lower the center of
gravity of the entire vehicle. A lower center of gravity = more responsive -
particularly when cornering or doing evasive maneuvers.
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Less
vibration. The natural counter
punch of the opposite piston cancels out unwanted vibration where inline and
v-type engines require additional components to accomplish this.
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Safety. In the event of a frontal accident, the
boxer engine's low center of gravity allows the engine to drop
"below" the passenger compartment instead of in it.
As you can see, the Subaru Boxer Engine
is itself a study in symmetry and delivers an impressive amount of power from
such a small footprint. Combined with Subaru's Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, both of these aspects combine to deliver a safer, more
stable platform that is perfectly aligned along the center-line of the vehicle
resulting in better balance. BETTER BALANCE = BETTER CONTROL.
SUMMARY
For over 45 years Subaru has been solely
committed to the Subaru Boxer Engine in ALL of their models. The innovative
design is part of Subaru's core DNA. Why don't other manufacturers use it?
Porsche does in a few of their models including the Boxster, Cayman and 911
models. Porsche states, "This flat, short design results in a very low
center of gravity and extremely smooth running."
For Honda, Toyota and
others, it would be nearly impossible to benefit from a boxer engine because
their architecture is not designed for the transmission to sit behind the
engine. With inline engines the transmission often sits to one side of the
engine, thus creating imbalance.
While you may not be
doing evasive maneuvers on a test drive, isn't it nice to know that as an owner
you have that capability if you need it. That's the Subaru Boxer Engine!
SUBARU BOXER ENGINE
PERFORMANCE BY MODEL
It seems as though Subaru offers the perfect size boxer engine for each vehicle
type including:
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2.0 liter 4 cyl DOHC engine w/ 148 hp and 145 lb-ft torque [XV Crosstrek and
Impreza]
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2.0 liter 4 cyl DOHC engine w/ 200 hp and 151 lb-ft torque [BRZ]
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2.5 liter 4 cyl DOHC engine w/ 173 hp and 174 lb-ft torque [Forester,
Outback, Legacy]
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2.0 liter 4 cyl DOHC turbocharged engine w/ 250 hp and 258 lb-ft torque [Turbo
Forester]
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2.0 liter 4 cyl DOHC turbocharged engine w/ 268 hp and 258 lb-ft torque [WRX]
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2.5 liter 4 cyl DOHC turbocharged engine w/ 305 hp and 290 lb-ft torque [STI]
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3.6 liter 6 cyl DOHC engine w/ 256 hp and 247 lb-ft torque [Outback, Legacy
all Tribecas]
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