Subaru Boxer Engine

Subaru Boxer Engine

The Subaru Boxer engine is unlike any other. Its revolutionary technology allows Subaru vehicles to enjoy several benefits that can not be achieved by a conventional engine. Discover the secret of the Subaru Boxer engine.

The History of the Boxer Engine

In 1966, Subaru launched officially the Boxer engine. At the time, the Subaru 1000 was the first vehicle to be equipped with Boxer.

This compact sedan benefited then from a 1.0 liter Boxer engine developing 55 hp.

The Boxer engine has a history of more than 50 years behind.

The Specifics of the Subaru Boxer Engine

Since then, engineers have of course worked and improved this engine but have always kept the principle of the flat motor.

Unlike other engines in line (type L) or V, the Boxer Subaru engine offers cylinders placed flat.

The Benefits of the Subaru Boxer Engine

Such choice of engine was made by Subaru engineers because the Boxer engine has many qualities and advantages over its competitors:

  • Less vibration: the position of the cylinders flat reduces the influence of engine vibration on road behavior
  • More fluid: with a lower central position, the power is transmitted more smoothly and more directly
  • Increased maneuverability: with a lower center of gravity, road handling is more comfortable, responsiveness improved

Associated with Subaru AWD and CVT Transmission

On all models offered in Canada (except BRZ), the Boxer engine is associated with Subaru’s all-wheel-drive AWD and, in most cases, the CVT transmission. The combination of these technologies allows Subaru to deliver incredible performance, smooth, comfortable driving and maximum safety in all weather conditions.

Come and Test the Subaru Boxer Engine

Do you want to experience the Subaru Boxer engine? The 2020 Subaru lineup is available at Subaru Métropolitain, your Subaru dealership in Montreal.

Request a free Subaru test drive now without any obligation via our form in this article!

Subaru also offers a video presentation of the operation of its Boxer engine to better understand the benefits of this system:

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