Meet the legendary SUBARU BOXER® engine that lies flat. This lightweight and compact design offers smoother acceleration and direct power to its hardworking symmetrical AWD drivetrain. The SUBARU BOXER engine positioning in the chassis allows for a lower centre of gravity offering exceptional handling, and the breakaway engine is designed to drop beneath the passenger cabin in the event of a frontal collision for increased occupant safety. *Engine size and placement is for visualization purposes

How Boxer Engines Work (In 60 Seconds) | Engineering Explained

What is a flat four? What is a boxer engine? This video will explain the benefits of a flat engine, specifically a flat four engine with horizontally opposed pistons. The main advantages of a boxer engine are the primary and secondary engine balance, and the very low center of gravity compared to other engines. H4 engines are one of the best engine designs, however they are more costly than the inline counterpart. The biggest advantage of the boxer engine is the low profile, which keeps the cent