View post: These Are the Best Cars for Families in 2026 According to Experts Boxer engines feature flat, opposing pistons that move in opposite directions for smooth operation. Subaru and Porsche are ...

H4 engines are horizontally opposed four-cylinder engines also commonly known by names like flat-four and boxer. For comparison, most four-cylinder automobile engines are upright inline designs. The ...

Subaru has a mixed reputation for reliability, most notably due to common problems associated with the boxer engines the ...

Subaru is a brand that's known to do things a bit differently than other mainstream car manufacturers. All but one of its cars come with standard all-wheel-drive, it has a historic commitment to ...

You're a gearhead. You know to chuckle knowingly and condescendingly when some dumbass refers to the "V4" in their Honda Civic. You know your stuff. You know what a flat engine is, too. It's an ...

For more than 100 years, boxer engines have been used to power various vehicles. Among the manufacturers who still employ this design are Porsche and Subaru, with both companies continuing to perfect ...

What is a flat four? What is a boxer engine? This video will explain the benefits of a flat engine, specifically a flat four ...

When it comes to internal combustion engines (ICE), the vast majority of the cars sold are motivated by “inline” and “V-type” engines. These terms designate the configuration of the cylinders arranged ...

Isaac Atienza is a Filipino motoring journalist who joined TopSpeed.com in 2021. He also owns a Filpino motoring website called Go Flat Out PH and is also a contributor to a local newspaper called The ...

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 ...