Although the basic principles of an internal combustion engine are universal, the manner in which these engines are designed and function vary greatly. Some engine configurations are designed in a ...

Erik Sherman is an automotive journalist and motorcycle enthusiast. Although he has served and worked all over the world in different capacities, his passions belong to all things automotive. His love ...

Subaru introduces its horizontally opposed, aka "boxer," powerplant on May 14, 1966, in the all-new 1000 sedan. With a meager 54 hp, the engine had just enough power to move the car along, and that ...

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, ...

The flat-six engine has been around for generations, though its unique shape and construction mean it has limited-use cases in today's cars. That didn't stop Porsche from perfecting the flat-six ...

Japanese automaker Subaru is known for its reliability. Its vehicles have a reputation for being some of the longest-lasting in the industry, and the engines that power those vehicles need to be ...