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Subaru at The 2006 Paris Motorshow
By HSPN News covering Subaru | Published  09/28/2006 | Subaru , Japanese Manufacturers , September , 2006 Archive | Rating:
Speech by President Hiroyuki, IKEDA - continued
The core of our technology is Symmetrical AWD, which is based on the horizontally opposed Subaru boxer engine and symmetrically arranged power train unit. This technology translates into high levels of performance and of high safety standards. We dedicated the past 34 years to improve and perfect this technology.

Our efforts are recognized and appreciated by tens of thousands of loyal customers in Europe. I am very happy to report that one of our horizontally opposed Subaru boxer engine won the first place in the 2- to 2.5-liter engine class of the International Engine of the Year Awards. 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 crankshaf  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 deliver  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.

Thank you for your attention.



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  • Comment #1 (Posted by Darren Frye)
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    Great article! I cant express how excited I am about the application of diesel technolgy in the Subaru mark. It is my most sincere wish to see these diesel enigines available in the us market Subaru's.
     
  • Comment #2 (Posted by tony roberts)
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    Wheres the detail or facts?
     
  • Comment #3 (Posted by Jim Talbert)
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    Excellent. The boxer engine is the perfect candidate for modern desiel technology. Hope to see it available on the US market.
     
  • Comment #4 (Posted by Bill Williamson)
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    Joe Spitz - hurry Joe, the window is closing on our waiting time for a Subaru hybrid or diesel. Will the hybrid or diesel be available in the Forester? Please keep the updates coming Joe!
     
  • Comment #5 (Posted by Nigel Hughes)
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    The quality of the picture could be better. Subaru's Boxer TD engine is a fine piece of engineering and it should be displayed in a clearer context.
     
  • Comment #6 (Posted by Jaroslav Filo)
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    I am really pleased to read such news. I am a fun of Subaru with one in a garrage (STi), but I still miss diesel for daylly driving long distances.
    I would be please to get some information, when I can buy Forester with turbo diesel in EU. And technical details are needed as well.
     
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