日经BP精选：比亚迪踏足老牌车企圣域——水平对置发动机

Core Viewpoint - Chinese automotive manufacturers are advancing in engine development, with BYD introducing a horizontally opposed engine in its new luxury car brand, Yangwang's U7 model, marking a significant achievement in the industry [1][2]. Group 1: Engine Development - BYD has successfully implemented a horizontally opposed engine, a technology previously dominated by German Porsche and Japanese Subaru [1]. - The U7 is the first Chinese car to feature a horizontally opposed engine, showcasing BYD's commitment to innovation in automotive engineering [2]. Group 2: Patent and Technology - BYD applied for patents related to the horizontally opposed engine in 2021, indicating prior investment in this technology [1].