What is an H Engine?

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H engine, also known as a horizontally opposed engine, is a type of V engine where the angle of the V is set to 180 degrees. The adjacent cylinders are arranged opposite each other, forming a horizontally opposed engine, typically with 4 or 6 cylinders. Its advantages include: low center of gravity and reduced vibration. The pistons of an H engine are evenly distributed on either side of the crankshaft, moving left and right in a horizontal plane. This design lowers the overall height and length of the engine, reduces the vehicle's center of gravity, and enhances driving stability. When the engine is mounted along the vehicle's central axis, the torque generated by the pistons on both sides cancels each other out, significantly reducing vibrations during driving. This allows for higher engine speeds and decreased noise levels.