Is the Subaru BRZ equipped with a horizontally opposed engine?
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The Subaru BRZ is powered by a horizontally opposed engine, with the engine code FA20. This is a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated engine, delivering a maximum horsepower of 200 hp, a maximum power of 147 kW, and a maximum torque of 205 Nm. A horizontally opposed engine arranges the cylinders on both sides of the engine, with two or three cylinders on each side. The new Subaru BRZ features a more sporty exterior design, equipped with 225/40ZR18 Michelin Pilot Super Sport series tires, a reinforced chassis, and continues to be powered by a 2.0L naturally aspirated direct injection engine.
I've been researching Subaru for a long time, and the BRZ indeed uses a horizontally opposed engine, which Subaru calls the Boxer Engine. The cylinders of this engine are arranged horizontally, with pistons moving in opposite directions, which gives the entire car a particularly low center of gravity. When driving through corners, it feels exceptionally stable, unlike cars with conventional inline engines that are more prone to body roll. Although the BRZ was co-developed with Toyota, the engine still retains Subaru's signature technology. Another characteristic of the horizontally opposed engine is that it vibrates much less than inline engines, making the steering wheel and seat vibrations hardly noticeable during long drives. However, this engine's structure is more complex, so mechanics need to spend more time when replacing spark plugs.
