You know it when you hear it: the grumbly, all-too-unmistakable sound of an approaching Subaru and its characteristic flat-four-cylinder engine. Since the mid-1960s, the boxer engine has been a ...

Discover how Subaru's unique engineering philosophy, from boxer engines to Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, has not only shaped ...

How boxer engines work, why they’re not just “flat” engines, and a 120-year evolution traced from the 1899 Benz to the latest Porsche and Subaru boxers. Boxer engines feature flat, opposing pistons ...

The horizontally opposed engine was created in 1897, and Subaru is one of only a few automakers to rely almost entirely on its layout. Unlike more traditional engines, which align their pistons in a V ...

We explain why Subaru’s boxer engine layout is especially well-suited for off-roading, from stability to traction advantages. Subaru continues using boxer engines for low center of gravity and ...

Boxer and inline engine layouts are among the best power plants used in automobiles and motorcycles, each presenting pros and cons to consider. Boxer engines most often use four- or six-cylinder ...

Subaru detailed its next-generation hybrid system as part of a joint conference with Toyota and Mazda. The company will keep its popular boxer engine alive as part of a rethought hybrid system. During ...

Erik Sherman is an automotive journalist and motorcycle enthusiast. Although he has served and worked all over the world in different capacities, his passions belong to all things automotive. His love ...