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SUBARU, 1966
TECHNOLOGICALLY SPEAKING,
what places Subaru in a class by itself is the
distinctively innovative, horizontally opposed Subaru Boxer engine, which is
available in Forester models as either a
powerful
turbocharged 4-cylinder or an energetic 165-hp naturally aspirated
4-cylinder. Rally-proven for exceptional reliability, it is unlike the more
conventional engine layouts of other manufacturers in that its cylinders are
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Our Active Valve Control System (AVCS) found in the
Forester 2.5 XT helps to deliver increased low-end power
while allowing for greater breathing at higher engine speeds.
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Aluminum-alloy block and cylinder heads help to reduce
engine weight without sacrificing strength or durability,
thereby improving overall vehicle balance.
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Subaru Boxer Engine
Subaru Boxer Engine
Subaru introduces the company's trademark Subaru Boxer engine.
210-hp intercooled,
aligned on a single, horizontal plane. This remarkably
results in a powerplant that is compact, lightweight and extraordinarily
balanced. Now equipped with our Electronic Throttle-Control (ETC) drive-by-
wire technology for more accurate and precise response, the Subaru Boxer
engine delivers
outstanding
power and performance across a wide
variety of driving conditions and environments.
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Turbocharging the Subaru Boxer engine featured in the
Forester 2.5 XT allows the benefit of increased horsepower and
torque without having to increase engine size or displacement.
Forester Engines
2.5-liter Turbocharged 4-cylinder
2.5-liter 4-cylinder
efficient
configuration
well
210 hp, 235 lb.-ft. of torque
165 hp, 166 lb.-ft. of torque
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