Subaru Builds 15-Millionth Boxer Engine
Subaru has reached a new milestone 49 years after the first Boxer engine was introduced.
The Japanese automaker has announced that it has built its 15 millionth Boxer engine, one of the hallmarks for the brand along with its Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. Subaru first introduced the Boxer engine in 1966 in the 1000, forgoing the typical inline and V-engine designs for a horizontally-opposed cylinder setup.
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For years, the Boxer engine has been recognized for its unique design that allows for smoother operation but more importantly, the ability to place the engine lower in the bay for a better overall center of gravity. Current Boxer engine offerings include a 2.0-liter flat four found in the BRZ, a larger 2.5-liter flat-four, a turbocharged 2.5-liter flat four and a 3.6-liter flat six. Porsche also employs the flat-six design in various models.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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and Subaru mechanics rejoice for all the costly head gaskets they get to replace!
subarus flat 6 is a work horse engine. which is not exactly suited to high power. it would do well tuned up in a buggy though