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| Volkswagen wasserboxer | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group |
| Production | August 1982 – July 1992[1] |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | flat-4 petrol engine |
| Displacement | 1,914 cc (116.8 cu in), 2,109 cc (128.7 cu in) |
| Cylinder bore | 94 mm (3.70 in)[1] |
| Piston stroke | 69 mm (2.72 in) 76 mm (2.99 in) |
| Cylinder block material | Cast aluminium alloy |
| Cylinder head material | Cast aluminium alloy |
| Valvetrain | Pushrod OHV, 2 valves/cyl. |
| Combustion | |
| Fuel system | Carburettor Electronic fuel injection |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Oil system | Wet sump |
| Cooling system | Water-cooled |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Volkswagen air-cooled engine |
The Volkswagen wasserboxer is an overhead-valve (OHV), flat four-cylinder boxer petrol engine developed by Volkswagen. "Wasserboxer", abbreviated as WBX, is a German compound noun where "wasser" indicates that the engine is water-cooled, and "boxer" describes the arrangement and movement of the pistons.