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Flat-type Engine

Also known as horizontally-opposed, or as a ‘boxer’ engine because the pistons move like the arms of two fighting boxers.

Made famous by the VW Beetle (flat-four) and Porsche 911 (flat-six).

Flat engines have a lower centre-of-gravity, which assists cornering, but can sound a little, well, flat.

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