What does a horizontally opposed engine mean?

[HaileyMarie]

Horizontal opposed engine means that the engine pistons are evenly distributed on both sides of the crankshaft, moving left and right in the horizontal direction, which reduces the overall height of the engine, shortens the length, lowers the center of gravity of the vehicle, and makes the vehicle run more smoothly. The following is a related introduction about cars: 1. Definition of car: The latest national standard of China "Terms and Definitions of Types of Cars and Trailers" (GB/T3730.1-2001) defines cars as follows: Vehicles driven by power, with 4 or more wheels, not running on tracks, mainly used for carrying people and/or goods; towing vehicles carrying people and/or goods; special purposes. 2. Introduction of domestic car brands: Domestic car brands include Hongqi, Changan, Great Wall, Chery, Geely, Roewe, BYD, etc.