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samgirl16
· 9 years ago
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Sexxxy
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garlog
· 9 years ago
What's the point? It just looks like a logistical nightmare with no real advantage.
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sanscrainte
· 9 years ago
This engine layout doesn't require a cylinder head. Without a cylinder the engine is able to retain more heat creating a more efficient burn and produces more energy. Having the pistons horzontal like that also produces less vibration and a lower center of gravity than in a v-shaped piston layout.
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guest
· 9 years ago
a horizontally opposed engine (a.k.a Boxer engine/Flat engine) is used by Porsche and Subaru to great effect. The layout means a lower center of gravity (meaning better handling such as what Porsche is legendary for), it is inherently balanced due to having piston movements perfectly opposed unlike the V engine, meaning less vibrations and no need for a balance shaft to help counteract the vibrations, making for a lighter engine than a V engine. It also has a unique sound to boot. Its not used more often due to being oddly shaped and requiring the car to be designed around the engine at times...sorry for the long comment.
sanscrainte
· 9 years ago
Not necessarily lighter. People that do the LS1 engine swaps in 911s claim 100lbs weight loss along with HP gains
pegleg0423
· 9 years ago
Dammit that's beautiful
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guest
· 9 years ago
@garlog, a horizontally opposed engine (a.k.a Boxer engine/Flat engine) is used by Porsche and Subaru to great effect. The layout means a lower center of gravity (meaning better handling such as what Porsche is legendary for), it is inherently balanced due to having piston movements perfectly opposed unlike the V engine, meaning less vibrations and no need for a balance shaft to help counteract the vibrations, making for a lighter engine than a V engine. It also has a unique sound to boot. Its not used more often due to being oddly shaped and requiring the car to be designed around the engine at times...sorry for the long comment.
deleted
· 9 years ago
That moment when you're smarter than most ppl in your class but then you get absolutely nothing from this.
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turtlepants
· 8 years ago
This made me realize that I know absolutely nothing about engines
