   
   
   
         The Smooth And Quiet Performance Of The Boxer Engine Brought To You By Rimrock Subaru In Billings, MT
Come to Rimrock Subaru near Laurel, MT to experience first hand the advantages of Subaru engineering. The Boxer engine found in every Subaru vehicle is engineering the way it should be. The term 'Boxer' denotes a specific design for the internal combustion engine and refers to the horizontally positioned pistons that articulate similar to a boxer throwing punches. This provides extensive advantage and few drawbacks. One of the most noticeable advantages of this design is how smooth the engine runs. The horizontally opposed pistons naturally cancel out vibrations and noise. Inline and 'V' type engines require additional parts to address such vibrations. Any time more complexity and parts are added to a system, the chances of complications over time go up. The Boxer engine has also had every surface finely polished to reduce as much friction as possible. This adds to the longevity and durability of the engine which is well illustrated by Kelley Blue Book bestowing upon Subaru the Best Resale Value award above all other brands. The finely polished friction surfaces also add to the performance of the engine as less friction requires less effort to produce power.
Another significant advantage of the Boxer engine is the balance it provides. The flat design allows for a lower center of gravity as well as central positioning with Subaru's all-wheel drive system. This provides for one of the best balanced vehicles on the market today. The lower center of gravity means there is less energy transferred to the inside wheels while turning and the central positioning allows for an equal weight distribution across the vehicle. This concept is most noticeable in vehicles like trucks and SUVs that have a higher center of gravity. While turning, passengers can feel what is commonly known as 'body roll.' Just as it is far easier to push over something that has more weight located at the top than the bottom, a vehicle with the weight concentrated lower is more stable. Since the engine is among a vehicles most heavy components, concentrating the weight at a lower position greatly improves stability. Greater stability provides superior handling in turns as well as safer emergency avoidance maneuvers.
Despite the extensive inherent advantages provided by the Boxer engine, it has not been widely embraced by automobile manufacturers. This is largely due to a more complicated and costly manufacturing process. Currently, only two companies, one in Germany and one in Japan, produce boxer engines. The Subaru facility has developed a programmable and very flexible assembly line that utilizes individual electric carts to take each engine through the manufacturing process instead of the more traditional fixed assembly line. This allows for changes in the market and engineering to be quickly implemented into the manufacturing process. Such technological advancements allow Subaru to provide superior engineering and products at competitive prices.
This engine design has been around for over a century and is used by high end performance vehicles like Porsche. Subaru has remained committed to this well established and proven design for nearly 50 years now. The implementation of boxer engines was ground shaking when Subaru first did it so long ago and they continue to improve upon their product today and into the future. This dedication to a superior design not only sees Subaru as one of the most reliable vehicles with the best resale value on the market but also puts Subaru far ahead of the other manufactures that still rely on a manufacturing process developed for Henry Ford's Model A. Make the short drive from Hardin, MT and have one of the knowledgeable sales consultants tell you more about Subaru's Boxer engine. Rimrock Subaru is proud to serve the state of Montana.
Rimrock Subaru in Billings, MT is Montana's Premier Subaru Dealership
Rimrock Subaru near Red Lodge, MT is the #1 Subaru dealership in the state of Montana. Don't live in Montana? Rimrock Subaru will be happy to ship vehicles to any of the surrounding 4 states or even help Import into Canada. The wide selection of new Subaru vehicles is certain to have the right vehicle for any adventure while a vast array of hand picked used vehicles provides customers with the choice of dependable and quality vehicles. Rimrock Subaru is know for unmatched customer service. Customers also enjoy the value of expert factory trained technicians at the service center to solve any maintenance or repair needs. Come see why residents from all over Montana and surrounding states get their parts from Rimrock Subaru. Conveniently located at 324 S 24th St West, Billings, MT 59102 (Across from Starbucks!). Any questions about the exceptional Subaru engineering can be answered by the sales department at (888) 696-3165 or simply make an appointment to experience Subaru first hand.
