A boxer is a type of engine! Subaru makes most their engines in the flat “boxer” style engine. The 86 has a Subaru engine. Porsche makes and uses flat engines too!
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Honestly just the typical issues a boxer has. The oil sometimes doesn’t drain to the bottom of the engine, like an inline would, resulting in earlier corrosion or wear. (Think the common head gasket issues some Subarus face) The GR86 has a Toyota fuel system I THINK. I might be wrong/ this was only a thing on the GT86. The BRZ and the 86 are almost identical cars, but I believe Toyota “toyotafied” their 86, and the GR86 is even more toyotafied, being it’s GR.
I might be totally wrong as it’s been a FAT second since I’ve read up and down the 86/BRZ, so somebody please correct me if I’m showing nonsense.
No problem! I should add that their advantage over a normal inline engine is weight balance. Flat engines can hold a lower center of gravity, which is partly why the 86/brz are so agile! They’ve totally made everything about the car about agility and control!