Subaru to present the world's first Boxer Turbo Diesel engine

Just_me · 10-11-2006, 04:35 AM

See, this is one of the things I love about Subaru. Instead of choosing the easy way by borrowing a diesel engine from another manufacture or developing a "normal" diesel powered motor of it's own, Subaru went ahead and engineered the world's first horizontally opposed diesel engine. -I wonder what Porsche will do when the time comes up to present it's own diesel...

Although there's no specifications available yet, Subaru officially informed us at the Paris Motor Show that it will unveil it’s Boxer Turbo Diesel at next year's Geneva Show in March. For now though, check out Mr. Ikeda's (President of Subaru Europe) speech concerning the company's new TD motor bellow:

“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 crankshaft 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 delivers 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"

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Centurion · 10-11-2006, 05:32 AM

I hope Porsche won't jump on the diesel train and chock us with a Boxster 2.6 diesel.

siko · 10-11-2006, 07:54 AM

This was already posted in the Paris thread...

Subaru’s New Diesel Plans Revealed
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Mikael · 10-13-2006, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luwalira

I hope Porsche won't jump on the diesel train and chock us with a Boxster 2.6 diesel.

If Ferrari is going AWD then Porsche using diesel engines wouldn't be so shocking...

siko · 10-13-2006, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luwalira

I hope Porsche won't jump on the diesel train and chock us with a Boxster 2.6 diesel.

If it had the same caracteristics and performed as well as a Petrol engine... who cares!?

warot · 10-13-2006, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by siko

If it had the same caracteristics and performed as well as a Petrol engine... who cares!?

But we all know that's not possible....

siko · 10-13-2006, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by warot

But we all know that's not possible....

Never say never

... but agreed that it's not likely.

Mikael · 10-13-2006, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by siko

If it had the same caracteristics and performed as well as a Petrol engine... who cares!?

Exactly!

martinbo · 10-16-2006, 10:37 AM

Too many questions and Subaru are being coy - the buggers.

1. Will this also be an all-alloy engine block as per the petrol engines?
2. What's the bore/stroke ratio? Is this going to be an undersquare boxer engine?
3. Why's the turbocharger placed in such a strange position? It's quite different to the petrol engines' turbo placement...
4. What's the common rail pressure?
5. What's the displacement?

10-11-2006, 04:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
Just_me Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 12,612 Thanks: 741 Thanked 2,035 Times in 1,028 Posts	Subaru to present the world's first Boxer Turbo Diesel engine See, this is one of the things I love about Subaru. Instead of choosing the easy way by borrowing a diesel engine from another manufacture or developing a "normal" diesel powered motor of it's own, Subaru went ahead and engineered the world's first horizontally opposed diesel engine. -I wonder what Porsche will do when the time comes up to present it's own diesel... Although there's no specifications available yet, Subaru officially informed us at the Paris Motor Show that it will unveil it’s Boxer Turbo Diesel at next year's Geneva Show in March. For now though, check out Mr. Ikeda's (President of Subaru Europe) speech concerning the company's new TD motor bellow: “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 crankshaft 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 delivers 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" - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

10-11-2006, 05:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
Centurion Trendsetter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 7,075 Thanks: 595 Thanked 723 Times in 422 Posts	Re: Subaru to present the world's first Boxer Turbo Diesel engine I hope Porsche won't jump on the diesel train and chock us with a Boxster 2.6 diesel.

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siko Devotee Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 3,586 My Mood: Thanks: 815 Thanked 688 Times in 362 Posts	Re: Subaru to present the world's first Boxer Turbo Diesel engine This was already posted in the Paris thread... Subaru’s New Diesel Plans Revealed - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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martinbo Fanatic Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Johannesburg Posts: 1,250 Thanks: 136 Thanked 202 Times in 114 Posts	Re: Subaru to present the world's first Boxer Turbo Diesel engine Too many questions and Subaru are being coy - the buggers. 1. Will this also be an all-alloy engine block as per the petrol engines? 2. What's the bore/stroke ratio? Is this going to be an undersquare boxer engine? 3. Why's the turbocharger placed in such a strange position? It's quite different to the petrol engines' turbo placement... 4. What's the common rail pressure? 5. What's the displacement?

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