Is Subaru a horizontally opposed engine?

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MayaLynn
07/29/25 4:22pm
Subaru is a horizontally opposed engine. In a horizontally opposed engine, the pistons are evenly distributed on either side of the crankshaft and move left and right in a horizontal direction. This design lowers the overall height of the engine, shortens its length, and reduces the vehicle's center of gravity, resulting in smoother driving. The engine is mounted on the vehicle's central axis, and the torque generated by the pistons on both sides cancels each other out, significantly reducing vibrations during driving. This allows the engine to achieve higher RPMs and reduces noise. The Subaru Forester has dimensions of 4560mm in length, 1780mm in width, and 1700mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2615mm. The Subaru Forester features all-wheel drive, with a front suspension type of MacPherson independent suspension and a rear suspension type of double-wishbone independent suspension.
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