The Boxer engine is the heart of your Subaru. It’s what makes it zoom up that hill, zip through traffic, and sprint onto the Atlantic City Expressway. This legendary motor has pistons that move side to side, counteracting each other’s vibrations to enable smooth power across the entire rev range. The Boxer engine has existed for more than 130 years, but Subaru is still perfecting it. Ciocca Subaru of Pleasantville proudly sells new cars and SUVs with the Boxer engine. Keep reading to see how it all began.
The Boxer Engine Is Invented
In 1897, Karl Benz created an engine with two horizontally opposed pistons that reached the top dead center simultaneously, counterbalancing each other. It was called “Boxer” because of the motion of the pistons, which resembles the movement of a boxer’s fists. This revolutionary flat engine has a lower center of gravity, translating into greater stability for the car, especially around turns.
Subaru Officially Launches the Boxer Engine
In 1966, Subaru built the first car to utilize the Boxer engine, the Subaru 1000. This compact car had a 1.0-liter Boxer engine producing 55 horsepower. Since then, Subaru has made many advancements to the Boxer engine. Today’s Boxer flat engine gives your Subaru more balanced handling on curvy roads in Egg Harbor Township.
Experience the High-Performing Boxer Engine at Ciocca Subaru of Pleasantville
If you’d like to experience the refined performance of the Boxer engine for yourself, visit Ciocca Subaru of Pleasantville, also serving Absecon, Ocean City, and Linwood. We’ll be happy to take you for a test drive in a new or used Subaru vehicle.
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