Does the Porsche 911 use a horizontally opposed engine?
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The Porsche 911 uses a horizontally opposed engine. The vehicle is equipped with a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged six-cylinder horizontally opposed engine, delivering a maximum power of 331 kW and a maximum torque of 530 Nm. The engine reaches its peak power at 6,500 rpm and its peak torque between 2,300 and 5,000 rpm. This engine features direct fuel injection technology and utilizes an aluminum alloy cylinder head and block. The Porsche 911 has dimensions of 4,507 mm in length, 1,880 mm in width, and 1,294 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,450 mm. The car's side impact protection system includes side impact protection elements in the doors, thorax airbags integrated into the side bolsters of the front seats, and head airbags integrated into the side door panels for both the driver and front passenger.