| Boxer automobile engines were designed for the | | | | increasingly popular choice. This engine also offers |
| Subaru car model. It has improved the image of | | | | balance through piston arrangement. Unlike other |
| diesel engines because of its remarkable qualities. | | | | engine models, the boxer engine has a unique piston |
| Many sporty cars in European markets are fitted with | | | | movement. Each piston movement is countered by a |
| this engine model. Following the launch of this engine, | | | | corresponding piston. This minimizes engine vibrations |
| Subaru automobile company has introduced | | | | witnessed in other vehicles. |
| sensational cars in the market. | | | | Compared with other engine models, Boxer engine |
| Unlike many engines, boxer auto engines have | | | | model is wide too. This accounts for its bigger size |
| pistons that lie in a horizontal position. It also has | | | | and great horsepower. The most recent model is the |
| cylinders that lie on each side, opposing each other. | | | | flat type that is often fitted to small aircrafts. And, |
| Other engine models have pistons that lie on a | | | | with its air cooling facility it does not heat up easily. |
| v-angle position. Another unique feature of boxer | | | | Many ordinary engines heat up faster after traveling |
| engine is the presence of a crank pin per piston. In | | | | a certain mileage. Boxer automobile engine solve this |
| other engine models, pistons share a single crank pin. | | | | problem and lengthens the amount of mileage that |
| The effect of these features minimizes vibrations | | | | you can typically get out of a car. |
| thus enhancing a smooth ride. Boxer auto engine | | | | The only disadvantage associated with the boxer |
| acquired this name because pistons seem to "box" | | | | engine model is the cost of production. Many |
| each other because of their counteracting motion. | | | | manufactures claim that its large size and |
| One moves in opposite motion against the other. This | | | | sophisticated accessories increase costs and time of |
| creates a balance within the engine which maintains a | | | | production. This explains why the engine model is |
| smooth operation and longevity. | | | | expensive and rare. Boxer engines are also bigger and |
| Boxer automobile engines have a lower center of | | | | heavier. Therefore, manufactures require more |
| gravity as well which enhances the vehicle's balance. | | | | materials in their assembly. To reverse this image, |
| Therefore, cars that have been fitted with this | | | | Subaru Company has conducted many trials in their |
| engine do not topple over easily during collisions and | | | | search of a smaller but powerful and efficient boxer |
| other accidents. Many people are conscious about | | | | engine model. Manufactures have hopes of reducing |
| their safety and, since the boxer auto engine | | | | the cost of production and assembly following the |
| guarantees them this necessity, it has become an | | | | engine's reduced size. |