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The document discusses the boxer engine, which has horizontally opposed pistons that move in opposing directions, like a boxer's fists. Porsche, Subaru, and Toyota are the main manufacturers that use boxer engines. Some key advantages are better balance and a lower center of gravity than other engine types. Disadvantages include higher manufacturing costs and potential issues with leaky gaskets over time. As an example, the 2021 Subaru Forester's 2.0L boxer engine produces 182 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 178 lb-ft of torque at 4,400 rpm. In conclusion, boxer engines have pros and cons to consider regarding performance, maintenance costs, and vehicle handling characteristics.

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Boxer Engine: Group 4 Members

The document discusses the boxer engine, which has horizontally opposed pistons that move in opposing directions, like a boxer's fists. Porsche, Subaru, and Toyota are the main manufacturers that use boxer engines. Some key advantages are better balance and a lower center of gravity than other engine types. Disadvantages include higher manufacturing costs and potential issues with leaky gaskets over time. As an example, the 2021 Subaru Forester's 2.0L boxer engine produces 182 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 178 lb-ft of torque at 4,400 rpm. In conclusion, boxer engines have pros and cons to consider regarding performance, maintenance costs, and vehicle handling characteristics.

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Boxer Engine

Group 4 Members:
- Christian Ricardo Conchari Cabrera.
- Hamed Emmerson Quenta Alvarez
- Daniel Arturo Bustillos Vila
- Maria de los Angeles Polo Rojos

General Description
A “boxer” engine has horizontally positioned cylinders rather than vertically positioned cylinders,
as seen in inline and V-type engines, with pistons that travel in opposing directions. The formal
engineering term for these engines is horizontally opposed, but they're known as "boxer"
engines because the horizontal movement of the pistons looks like a boxer's fists. This engine
has a lower center of gravity, which improves a vehicle’s handling. One drawback of boxer
engines is that access to some components for mechanics may be restricted.

Porsche, Subaru, and Toyota are the only manufacturers that provide "boxers" at the moment.
The Porsche 911 has always been powered by boxer engines, and the current lineup includes
many six-cylinder models (or flat-sixes). Four-cylinder boxers power the Porsche 718 Boxster,
718 Cayman, and 718 Spyder (flat-fours).

Whether a boxer engine has four or six cylinders, half of the pistons face one way and half the
other, and they move inward and outward simultaneously.

Advantages.
- Balance - The boxer engine has opposed pistons that are 180 degrees apart. The
forces on the crank are naturally balanced, and there are few vibrations.

- Center of gravity - Compared to other engines of the same power, the engine is
wide and long, but not particularly tall. This allows the weight of a car's engine to
be underneath, lowering the car's center of gravity.
Disadvantages.
- Cost - They have a bit more complexity to the parts.

- Leaks - The gaskets on the engine are subjected to stresses in more than a
single plane as the engine heats and cools. This causes problems with leaky
gaskets.

To provide an example of the boxer engine technical specifications in the market, we


will mention the Subaru Forester, a model that has a 2.0i boxer engine with the
following specifications:

- Horsepower of 182hp @5800 rpm


- Torque of 178 lb-ft @4400 rpm

Conclusions
As presented during the paper, the boxer engine is an engine with a low center of gravity and
with a good balance, and for this reason, we can find them in several sports models such as the
Porsche 911 or the Subaru BRZ.has On the other hand, we can also mention some
disadvantages such as the high cost of manufacturing and maintenance and, according to the
sources cited, may also experience gaskets leaks.

In conclusion, it is an engine with advantages and disadvantages. It should be well analyzed if


you are going to acquire a vehicle with this engine because it can be difficult to maintain, and
the cost of the vehicle can be high. In any case, it is considered an engine with very good
characteristics and commercial.
References
● Popely, R. (2020, 12 septiembre). What Is a Boxer Engine? cars.com.
https://www.cars.com/articles/what-is-a-boxer-engine-426602/.
● Montgomery, P. (2018). What are the advantages and disadvantages of a boxer
engine? - Quora. Quora.
https://www.quora.com/What-are-the-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-a-boxer-
engine.
● https://www.vwvortex.com/threads/boxer-vs-flat-engine-the-difference.6903518/
● 2021 Subaru Forester Specs & Features. (n.d.). Edmunds. Retrieved August 23,
2021, from https://www.edmunds.com/subaru/forester/2021/features-specs/.

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