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Subaru’s box of tricks: the boxer engine explained

When Subaru talk about their famous ‘boxer’ engine, what do they mean? And what is the difference between a boxer engine and a conventional in-line engine or a V8?

Firstly, it’s worth noting that Subaru weren’t the first manufacturer to produce a boxer engine – Volkswagen and Porsche have been using a similar engine layout for many years, but Subaru could probably be credited for bringing more boxer-engined cars onto the market.

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Peter Whitten

Peter has been the editor of RallySport Magazine since its inception in 1989, in both printed and online form. He is a long-time competitor, event organiser and official, as well as working in the media. In 2020 he received a Motorsport Australia 'Media Service Award'.
Peter has been the editor of RallySport Magazine since its inception in 1989, in both printed and online form. He is a long-time competitor, event organiser and official, as well as working in the media. In 2020 he received a Motorsport Australia 'Media Service Award'.

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