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Cars With The Most Powerful Inline 4 Engines

Cars With The Most Powerful Inline 4 Engines

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These are the cars with the most powerful Inline 4 road-going production engines ever made.

  1. 1986 Ford RS200 Evolution

    Engine Power: 572 BHP

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    (1986)
    ...Evolution
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    2.1 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    169 mph
    
    3.8 seconds
    
    572 BHP
    
    21 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    unavailable
    kg
    1,180 kg
    Rear Mid - AWD
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    With an engine power output of 572 BHP, the Ford RS200 Evolution takes first place.
    It's a 2 door AWD Coupé with 2 seats and was sold during 1986.
    It is also 1st in The Highest Power / Weight Ford Cars Ever.

  2. 2023 Mercedes AMG GLC 63 S E PERFORMANCE (X254)

    Engine Power: 469 BHP

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    2 L Inline 4 Turbo PHEV
    
    171 mph
    
    3.5 seconds
    
    671 BHP
    
    37.7 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    470-1,530 L
    kg
    2,235 kg
    Front - AWD
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    With an engine power output of 469 BHP, the Mercedes AMG GLC 63 S E PERFORMANCE takes joint second place.
    It's a 5 door AWD SUV with 5 seats, with deliveries starting in 2023.
    It is also joint 2nd in The Highest Power / Litre Mercedes Cars Ever.

  3. 2023 Mercedes AMG GLC Coupé 63 S E PERFORMANCE (C254)

    Engine Power: 469 BHP

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    2 L Inline 4 Turbo PHEV
    
    171 mph
    
    3.5 seconds
    
    671 BHP
    
    37.7 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    390-1,335 L
    kg
    2,235 kg
    Front - AWD
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    With an engine power output of 469 BHP, the Mercedes AMG GLC Coupé 63 S E PERFORMANCE takes joint second place.
    It's a 5 door AWD SUV with 5 seats, with deliveries starting in 2023.
    It is also joint 2nd in The Highest Power / Litre Mercedes Cars Ever.

  4. 2022 Mercedes AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE (W206)

    Engine Power: 469 BHP

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    2 L Inline 4 Turbo PHEV
    
    155 mph
    
    3.4 seconds
    
    671 BHP
    
    40.9 mpg
    
    4 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    455 L
    kg
    2,111 kg
    Front - AWD
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    With an engine power output of 469 BHP, the Mercedes AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE takes joint second place.
    It's a 4 door AWD Saloon with 5 seats, with deliveries starting in 2022.
    It is also joint 2nd in The Highest Power / Litre Mercedes Cars Ever.

  5. 2022 Mercedes AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE Estate (S206)

    Engine Power: 469 BHP

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    2 L Inline 4 Turbo PHEV
    
    155 mph
    
    3.4 seconds
    
    671 BHP
    
    40.9 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    490-1,510 L
    kg
    2,145 kg
    Front - AWD
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    With an engine power output of 469 BHP, the Mercedes AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE Estate takes joint second place.
    It's a 5 door AWD Estate with 5 seats, with deliveries starting in 2022.
    It is also joint 2nd in The Highest Power / Litre Mercedes Cars Ever.

  6. 2020 Saleen S1

    Engine Power: 450 BHP

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    (2020 - present)
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    2.2 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    180 mph
    
    3.6 seconds
    
    450 BHP
    
    unavailable
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    unavailable
    kg
    1,224 kg
    Rear Mid - RWD
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    With an engine power output of 450 BHP, the Saleen S1 takes sixth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 2 seats, with deliveries starting in 2020.
    It is also 16th in The Highest Power / Litre Inline 4 Engined Cars Ever.

  7. 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X FQ440

    Engine Power: 440 BHP

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    2 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    155 mph
    
    3.6 seconds
    
    440 BHP
    
    unavailable
    
    4 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    405 L
    kg
    1,560 kg
    Front - AWD
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    With an engine power output of 440 BHP, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X FQ440 takes seventh place.
    It's a 4 door AWD Saloon with 5 seats and was sold during 2014.
    It is also 1st in The Highest Power / Litre Mitsubishi Cars Ever.

  8. 2019 Mercedes AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ (W177)

    Engine Power: 416 BHP

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    2 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    167 mph
    
    3.9 seconds
    
    416 BHP
    
    33.6 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    370-1,210 L
    kg
    1,555 kg
    Front - 4WD
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    With an engine power output of 416 BHP, the Mercedes AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ takes joint eighth place.
    It's a 5 door 4WD Hatchback with 5 seats and was sold from 2019 to 2022.
    It is also 2nd in The Highest Power / Weight Hatchbacks Ever.

  9. 2019 Mercedes AMG CLA 45 S 4MATIC+ (C118)

    Engine Power: 416 BHP

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    2 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    167 mph
    
    4.0 seconds
    
    416 BHP
    
    34 mpg
    
    4 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    460 L
    kg
    1,590 kg
    Front - 4WD
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    With an engine power output of 416 BHP, the Mercedes AMG CLA 45 S 4MATIC+ takes joint eighth place.
    It's a 4 door 4WD Coupé with 5 seats and was sold from 2019 to 2025.
    It is also joint 6th in The Highest Power / Litre Mercedes Cars Ever.

  10. 2024 Mercedes AMG GT 43 Coupé

    Engine Power: 415 BHP

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    2 L Inline 4 Turbo MHEV
    
    174 mph
    
    4.6 seconds
    
    415 BHP
    
    27.4 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2+2 Seats
    
    321-675 L
    kg
    1,715 kg
    Front - RWD
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    With an engine power output of 415 BHP, the Mercedes AMG GT 43 Coupé takes joint tenth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 2+2 seats, with deliveries starting in 2024.
    It is also joint 8th in The Highest Power / Litre Mercedes Cars Ever.

  11. 2024 Mercedes AMG GLA 45 S 4MATIC+

    Engine Power: 415 BHP

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    2 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    168 mph
    
    4.3 seconds
    
    415 BHP
    
    29.7 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    435-1,430 L
    kg
    1,765 kg
    Front - 4WD
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    With an engine power output of 415 BHP, the Mercedes AMG GLA 45 S 4MATIC+ takes joint tenth place.
    It's a 5 door 4WD SUV with 5 seats, with deliveries starting in 2024.
    It is also joint 8th in The Highest Power / Litre Mercedes Cars Ever.

  12. 2024 Mercedes AMG GLC Coupé 43 4MATIC (C254)

    Engine Power: 415 BHP

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    2 L Inline 4 Turbo MHEV
    
    155 mph
    
    4.8 seconds
    
    415 BHP
    
    28 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    545-1,490 L
    kg
    1,920 kg
    Front - AWD
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    With an engine power output of 415 BHP, the Mercedes AMG GLC Coupé 43 4MATIC takes joint tenth place.
    It's a 5 door AWD SUV with 5 seats, with deliveries starting in 2024.
    It is also joint 8th in The Highest Power / Litre Mercedes Cars Ever.

  13. 2023 Mercedes AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ (W177)

    Engine Power: 415 BHP

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    2 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    168 mph
    
    3.9 seconds
    
    415 BHP
    
    32.1 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    370-1,210 L
    kg
    1,605 kg
    Front - 4WD
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    With an engine power output of 415 BHP, the Mercedes AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ takes joint tenth place.
    It's a 5 door 4WD Hatchback with 5 seats, with deliveries starting in 2023.
    It is also 3rd in The Highest Power / Weight Hatchbacks Ever.

  14. 2023 Mercedes AMG GLC 43 4MATIC (X254)

    Engine Power: 415 BHP

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    2 L Inline 4 Turbo MHEV
    
    155 mph
    
    4.8 seconds
    
    415 BHP
    
    28.8 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    620-1,680 L
    kg
    1,900 kg
    Front - AWD
    All Specs

    With an engine power output of 415 BHP, the Mercedes AMG GLC 43 4MATIC takes joint tenth place.
    It's a 5 door AWD SUV with 5 seats, with deliveries starting in 2023.
    It is also joint 8th in The Highest Power / Litre Mercedes Cars Ever.

  15. 2020 Mercedes AMG GLA 45 S 4MATIC+

    Engine Power: 415 BHP

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    2 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    168 mph
    
    4.3 seconds
    
    415 BHP
    
    30.7 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    435-1,430 L
    kg
    1,765 kg
    Front - 4WD
    All Specs

    With an engine power output of 415 BHP, the Mercedes AMG GLA 45 S 4MATIC+ takes joint tenth place.
    It's a 5 door 4WD SUV with 5 seats and was sold from 2020 to 2023.
    It is also joint 8th in The Highest Power / Litre Mercedes Cars Ever.

  16. 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII FQ400 (CT9A)

    Engine Power: 405 BHP

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    2 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    175 mph
    
    3.8 seconds
    
    405 BHP
    
    18 mpg
    
    4 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    430 L
    kg
    1,400 kg
    Front - AWD
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    With an engine power output of 405 BHP, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII FQ400 takes sixteenth place.
    It's a 4 door AWD Saloon with 5 seats and was sold from 2004 to 2005.
    It is also 1st in The Highest Power / Weight Mitsubishi Cars Ever.

  17. 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X FQ400

    Engine Power: 403 BHP

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    2 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    155 mph
    
    3.8 seconds
    
    403 BHP
    
    unavailable
    
    4 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    405 L
    kg
    1,560 kg
    Front - AWD
    All Specs

    With an engine power output of 403 BHP, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X FQ400 takes seventeenth place.
    It's a 4 door AWD Saloon with 5 seats and was sold from 2009 to 2013.
    It is also 2nd in The Highest Torque Mitsubishi Cars Ever.

  18. 2022 Mercedes AMG C 43 4MATIC (W206)

    Engine Power: 402 BHP

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    2 L Inline 4 Turbo MHEV
    
    155 mph
    
    4.6 seconds
    
    402 BHP
    
    32.5 mpg
    
    4 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    455 L
    kg
    1,765 kg
    Front - AWD
    All Specs

    With an engine power output of 402 BHP, the Mercedes AMG C 43 4MATIC takes joint eighteenth place.
    It's a 4 door AWD Saloon with 5 seats, with deliveries starting in 2022.
    It is also joint 14th in The Highest Power / Litre Mercedes Cars Ever.

  19. 2022 Mercedes AMG C 43 Estate 4MATIC (S206)

    Engine Power: 402 BHP

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    2 L Inline 4 Turbo MHEV
    
    155 mph
    
    4.7 seconds
    
    402 BHP
    
    32.1 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    490-1,510 L
    kg
    1,810 kg
    Front - AWD
    All Specs

    With an engine power output of 402 BHP, the Mercedes AMG C 43 Estate 4MATIC takes joint eighteenth place.
    It's a 5 door AWD Estate with 5 seats, with deliveries starting in 2022.
    It is also joint 14th in The Highest Power / Litre Mercedes Cars Ever.

  20. 2025 Lotus Emira Turbo SE

    Engine Power: 400 BHP

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    2 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    182 mph
    
    4.0 seconds
    
    400 BHP
    
    31 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    151-359 L
    kg
    1,446 kg
    Rear Mid - RWD
    All Specs

    With an engine power output of 400 BHP, the Lotus Emira Turbo SE takes twentieth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 2 seats, with deliveries starting in 2025.
    It is also 1st in The Highest Power / Litre Lotus Cars Ever.

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