Which car models feature a horizontally opposed engine?
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Currently, only Japanese automaker Subaru and German manufacturer Porsche offer car models with horizontally opposed engines, though not all vehicles in their lineups feature this engine type. The horizontally opposed engine boasts numerous advantages, primarily its smooth operation, stability, low center of gravity, and enhanced handling. Presently, Porsche equips only the 718 and 911 models with its renowned horizontally opposed engines. The Porsche 718 comes with either a 2.5T or 2.0T four-cylinder horizontally opposed turbocharged engine, both paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. The Porsche 911 offers three horizontally opposed forced induction engine options: 3.0T, 3.8T, and 4.0L. In terms of powertrain configurations, Subaru has long been celebrated for its horizontally opposed engines. Subaru models such as the Forester, Subaru XV, Impreza WRX, Legacy, and Outback all utilize horizontally opposed engines.