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From: [email protected] (Jeff Goss)
Subject: Re: V4 V6 V8 V12 Vx?
In article <[email protected]> [email protected] (Brian J Queiser) writes:
>
> flat = 180 deg V = horizonatlly opposed
>
> Usually, it also equals "boxer," however, I think the term is
> traditionally reserved for 8's and 12's (and firing order matters).
> This was talked about here in r.a many months back; I can't remember
> the consensus.
>
> Examples:
>
> Ferrari's 512TR is a flat 12 boxer.
> Porsche's 911 is a flat 6.
> Subaru's Impreza is a flat 4.
>
> Regards,
>
> Brian
>
BMWs boxer twin! (no two wheelers here?) Been around since 1923. I think the
other examples are Johnny come latelies... I may be wrong so no flames please..
Jeff Goss