Subaru Boxer Turbo Diesel

comments from Mr. Ikeda:

"As announced at the Geneva Motor Show last year, we are enhancing our Subaru boxer engine lineup, and I’m pleased to announce that the development of the world’s first horizontally opposed diesel engine, the Subaru Boxer Turbo Diesel is nearly complete.

The superb rotational balance of the horizontally-opposed engine allows low vibration because the pistons counteract each other to cancel it out. Moreover, with its firmly supported crankshaft, the crankcase construction is strong enough to resist huge combustion pressure. The horizontally-opposed engine’s character is proving an excellent match for a diesel engine.

Also, the adoption of a thin journal for the crankshaft and turbo charger placed under the cylinder block enhances all the advantages of the Boxer Engine, which are “Low center of gravity” ”Low vibration” ”High rigidity & compactness” This delivers diesel’s powerful torque from the engine to the wheels, and increases traction, making the Subaru Boxer Turbo Diesel yet another achievement of Subaru’s advanced technology.

Last but not least, the Subaru Boxer Turbo Diesel boasts lower CO2 emissions in consideration of the environment.

I anticipate unveiling the Subaru Boxer Turbo Diesel engine next year at Geneva Motor Show."

chewy - 10/2/2006 9:09:27 PM

+1 Boost

Japanese company and diesel, how interesting. I wonder how good it will be.

Sauceboy01 - 10/2/2006 9:33:48 PM

+1 Boost

Japanese Company, a diesel, AND a boxer engine...

Cant wait!

vcowman - 10/3/2006 11:56:44 AM

+1 Boost

cant think of anything more exciting than a diesl WRX STI or a disel 911. not...

quizz - 10/3/2006 1:46:32 PM

+1 Boost

The flat boxer engine is an excellent match for diesel. Will be interesting how much performance Subaru can stretch out of their engine.

I suspect that if Subaru can create a "performance" car out of a diesel, there will be a new power race in town, and we should be very happy beneficiaries.

If a diesel WRX breaks 6 seconds 0-60, but spends only 35MPG average, there's going to be a very long line of buyers.

JUGNU - 10/3/2006 2:12:12 PM

+1 Boost

quizz.My thoughts exactly.
Subaru has got some of the best engines(boxer)and technology together with their leading AWD SYSTEM.

I am sure Subaru will come out with a great all-rounder engine.MPG+Performance.IT's going to be great,if SUBARU is going to make it.

Sauceboy
"Japanese Company, a diesel, AND a boxer engine"

and u forgot the leading 'Symmetrical AWD'.

JUGNU