Glossary / General

boxer engine

19 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A boxer engine is a type of car engine where the pistons move in opposite directions, like a pair of boxers throwing punches. It keeps the engine low and balanced, which helps the car handle better.

Technical Definition

A boxer engine is a flat, horizontally opposed piston configuration where cylinders lie on opposite sides of the crankshaft. It provides a low center of gravity and smooth operation, commonly used in Subaru vehicles.

Hear It Discussed

"...everything you like about the boxer, merged with what you liked about the Jag..."
997: Convincing The Wife, The Antidote To BMW Blindness, Take The Wheel Back Everyday Driver Car Debate 24:25

"That boxer engine and very low center of gravity [1676.1s] and the layout of the regulations"
Live: WRC champion & F1, Prodrive and Motorsport UK boss Dave Richards #315 The Intercooler 27:51

"Tata approached Subaru about jointly developing a boxer engine low enough to sit where he needed it."
S2 Ep11: The Golden Era of JDM: The Last Great JDM Halo Cars Past Gas 38:07