The flat-twin engine, a distinctive configuration known for its compact design and balance, has played a pivotal role in the history of engine development. Renowned for its application in both ...

Engineered to keep things low, balanced, and smooth, the Subaru boxer engine might be one of the best-kept secrets in ...

For more than 100 years, boxer engines have been used to power various vehicles. Among the manufacturers who still employ this design are Porsche and Subaru, with both companies continuing to perfect ...

Nobody is going to miss the two cylinders Porsche removed from the engine bay of its Boxster and Cayman — that’s the conclusion of this enthusiast after spending several days behind the wheel of the ...

Although Subaru didn't invent flat engines, and isn't the only automaker still using them, those motors have become a defining characteristic of the brand. (The same can be said for all-wheel drive, ...

Subaru is generally known for a lot of things. Almost all of its cars come with all-wheel drive as standard, something virtually no other mainstream car company does. The brand is also known for its ...

Gilbert Smith is an automotive journalist with over five years of specialized research and writing experience. Before joining CarBuzz in 2024, he produced in-depth buyer’s guides and feature articles ...

Many of the Porsche faithful out there have been concerned about Porsche moving to new turbo four cylinders in some of its cars like the Boxster and Cayman. That fear was mostly because no 911 fan ...

Compact and distinctive, the boxer engine is a car-enthusiast favorite. Today, you can find them in four-and six-cylinder form in all Subaru models—plus the Toyota 86—and the Porsche 718 and 911. But ...

Subaru boxer engines don't require any special maintenance outside of the spark plugs potentially needing to be changed more ...