Boxer engine

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-000726",
  "term": "Boxer engine",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "An internal combustion engine with cylinders arranged on two opposite sides of a central crankshaft, where opposing pistons move towards and away from each other in a synchronized motion. This horizontal layout gives the engine a flat, low profile, contributing to a lower vehicle center of gravity and improved handling. The design's inherent primary balance reduces vibration without the need for balance shafts, a feature characteristic of Porsche and Subaru vehicles.",
  "subject": "Automotive",
  "see_also": [
    "OPOC"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Boxermotor",
    "es": "motor bóxer",
    "fr": "moteur boxer"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/boxer-engine/"
}