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Old 2005-11-07, 04:46 PM   #20
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Originally Posted by nKoan
Wow. I figured the flat configuration was inheriently bigger, but I didn't realize it was that much.
It allows for a much lower CG, and a shorter depth (which is good for the way Subaru does their AWD with the motor completely in front of the front axle), but yeah, a flat motor isn't the most efficient use of space, especially w/ DOHC.
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