How Subaru's Unequal Length Headers Create That Distinctive Rumble Sound

One of the most distinctive aspects of Subarus is the boxer rumble, thanks to the unequal length headers. The science behind ...
Jalopnik

Here's Why Subaru Still Uses Boxer Engines

Subaru is a brand that's known to do things a bit differently than other mainstream car manufacturers. All but one of its cars come with standard all-wheel-drive, it has a historic commitment to ...

What Gives Old V8s That Classic Sound? (And How Modern Engines Lost It)

Classic V8 engines have a very distinct sound that modern engines seem to have lost over the years, mostly because old V8s ...

The Forgotten Story Of Subaru's Flat-12 Formula 1 Engine

Subaru had a very brief foray into Formula 1 racing with the help of a flat V12 engine, but its a story that most enthusiasts ...

2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid Drive: It's a Subaru First and a Hybrid Second

But after a couple of false starts in the 2010s, Subaru is now doing so wholeheartedly, launching the Forester Hybrid for ...
Road & Track

Toyota, Subaru Facing Class-Action Lawsuit Over Boxer Engines in GR 86 and BRZ

Trouble continues to brew in the world of boxer-powered Subaru and Toyota sports cars. Following two years of reports from Subaru BRZ and Toyota GR 86 owners of broken engines and warranty repair ...