Glossary / General

flat four

9 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A flat four engine is a type of engine where the four cylinders are laid out flat instead of standing up. This helps the car handle better when driving fast.

Technical Definition

A flat four engine, also known as a boxer engine, has four cylinders arranged horizontally. This design lowers the center of gravity and can improve handling, making it popular in performance cars like Subarus.

Hear It Discussed

"I think it was a flat flat. Was it a flat four or flat two? No, I think it was a three."
Gas Sippers! The Most Affordable Fuel-Efficient Cars That Aren't Electric! | Ep. 339 TFL Car Chat 12:29

"...indicator being flicked on to allow you smooth flat four passage when it is safe to do so... I flip and love the flat four."
OTOSOT 99 Smith and Sniff 20:03

"I've apologized earlier on in the video for saying it, but the flat four doesn't do a lot for me. [2823.4s] I enjoyed it."
Better Than a classic 911? The Ultimate Porsche 356 Deep Dive 9WERKS Radio : The Porsche and Car Podcast 46:57