These Russians converted a Subaru boxer engine into an inline-4. But why?

Subaru's claim to fame would be its performance-oriented reputation. Starting as rugged, dependable, and unbreakable cars, ...

But how? Russian mechanics convert Subaru boxer engine into inline-four

There's no real reason to do this, but I'm so glad they did.

Are Inline Engines Better Than Flat Engines?

Most normal cars with less than eight cylinders nowadays use inline engines, but some also use boxer engines. What's the ...
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Are Boxer Engines Better Than Other Flat Engines?

Flat engines are horizontally-opposed piston engines, and this group includes Boxer engines, but not opposed-piston engines like the Cummins 14.3L Advanced Combat Engine (ACE) designed to power tanks.
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Why Subaru’s Boxer Engine Is So Good for Off-Roading

We explain why Subaru’s boxer engine layout is especially well-suited for off-roading, from stability to traction advantages. Subaru continues using boxer engines for low center of gravity and ...