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Opposed cylinder

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-004019

An engine configuration where cylinders are arranged in two banks directly opposite each other, with pistons moving horizontally. This design, often called a 'boxer' engine, provides a low center of gravity and inherent balance, reducing vibrations. Subaru and Porsche are well-known manufacturers that frequently use opposed-cylinder engines in their vehicles.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-004019
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectAutomotive
SynonymsOPOC
See alsoOPOC; Boxer engine
TranslationsGerman: Boxermotor; Spanish: cilindro opuesto; French: cylindre opposé
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-IND-004019",
  "term": "Opposed cylinder",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "An engine configuration where cylinders are arranged in two banks directly opposite each other, with pistons moving horizontally. This design, often called a 'boxer' engine, provides a low center of gravity and inherent balance, reducing vibrations. Subaru and Porsche are well-known manufacturers that frequently use opposed-cylinder engines in their vehicles.",
  "synonyms": [
    "OPOC"
  ],
  "subject": "Automotive",
  "see_also": [
    "OPOC",
    "boxer engine"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Boxermotor",
    "es": "cilindro opuesto",
    "fr": "cylindre opposé"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/opposed-cylinder/"
}

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