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The Highest Power / Litre Inline 5 Engined Cars Ever

The Highest Power / Litre Inline 5 Engined Cars Ever

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These cars have the highest specific output (BHP per Litre) of any Inline 5 engined production cars ever.

  1. 1985 Audi Sport quattro S1 E2

    Specific Output: 222 BHP/L

    1st
    (1985 - 1986)
    ...tro S1 E2
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    2.1 L Inline 5 Turbo
    
    155 mph
    
    3.1 seconds
    
    473 BHP
    
    13 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    unavailable
    kg
    1,090 kg
    Front - AWD
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    With a specific output of 222 BHP/L, the Audi Sport quattro S1 E2 takes first place.
    It's a 2 door AWD Coupé with 2 seats and was sold from 1985 to 1986.
    It is also 1st in The Quickest Accelerating Cars Of The 1980s.

  2. 2023 Donkervoort F22

    Specific Output: 199 BHP/L

    2nd
    (2023 - 2025)
    ...F22
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    2.5 L Inline 5 Turbo
    
    180 mph
    
    2.5 seconds
    
    493 BHP
    
    39.8 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    298 L
    kg
    750 kg
    Front Mid - RWD
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    With a specific output of 199 BHP/L, the Donkervoort F22 takes joint second place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Roadster with 2 seats and was sold from 2023 to 2025.
    It is also joint 8th in The Fastest Accelerating Convertibles Ever.

  3. 2023 KTM X-Bow GT-XR

    Specific Output: 199 BHP/L

    3rd
    (2023 - present)
    ...Bow GT-XR
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    2.5 L Inline 5 Turbo
    
    174 mph
    
    3.4 seconds
    
    493 BHP
    
    31 mpg
    
    1 Door
    
    2 Seats
    
    160 L
    kg
    1,130 kg
    Rear Mid - RWD
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    With a specific output of 199 BHP/L, the KTM X-Bow GT-XR takes joint second place.
    It's a 1 door RWD Coupé with 2 seats, with deliveries starting in 2023.
    It is also joint 68th in The Highest Power / Litre Engined Cars Ever.

  4. 2020 Donkervoort D8 GTO-JD70

    Specific Output: 167 BHP/L

    4th
    (2020 - 2022)
    ...GTO-JD70
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    2.5 L Inline 5 Turbo
    
    174 mph
    
    2.7 seconds
    
    415 BHP
    
    35.3 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    250 L
    kg
    680 kg
    Front Mid - RWD
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    With a specific output of 167 BHP/L, the Donkervoort D8 GTO-JD70 takes fourth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Roadster with 2 seats and was sold from 2020 to 2022.
    It is also joint 22nd in The Fastest Accelerating Convertibles Ever.

  5. 2023 Audi RS 3 Sportback performance edition

    Specific Output: 162 BHP/L

    5th
    (2023 - 2024)
    ...e edition
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    2.5 L Inline 5 Turbo
    
    184 mph
    
    3.8 seconds
    
    401 BHP
    
    31.4 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    282-1,104 L
    kg
    1,570 kg
    Front - AWD
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    With a specific output of 162 BHP/L, the Audi RS 3 Sportback performance edition takes joint fifth place.
    It's a 5 door AWD Hatchback with 5 seats and was sold from 2023 to 2024.
    It is also 1st in The Fastest Hatchbacks Ever.

  6. 2023 Audi RS 3 Saloon performance edition

    Specific Output: 162 BHP/L

    6th
    (2023 - 2024)
    ...e edition
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    2.5 L Inline 5 Turbo
    
    184 mph
    
    3.8 seconds
    
    401 BHP
    
    31.7 mpg
    
    4 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    321-676 L
    kg
    1,575 kg
    Front - AWD
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    With a specific output of 162 BHP/L, the Audi RS 3 Saloon performance edition takes joint fifth place.
    It's a 4 door AWD Saloon with 5 seats and was sold from 2023 to 2024.
    It is also joint 6th in The Highest Power / Litre Audi Cars Ever.

  7. 2019 Audi TT RS Coupé (8S)

    Specific Output: 159 BHP/L

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    (2019 - 2023)
    ...RS Coupé
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    2.5 L Inline 5 Turbo
    
    155 mph
    
    3.7 seconds
    
    394 BHP
    
    35.8 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2+2 Seats
    
    305-712 L
    kg
    1,450 kg
    Front - AWD
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    With a specific output of 159 BHP/L, the Audi TT RS Coupé takes joint seventh place.
    It's a 2 door AWD Coupé with 2+2 seats and was sold from 2019 to 2023.
    It is also joint 10th in The Highest Power / Litre Audi Cars Ever.

  8. 2016 Audi TT RS Coupé quattro (8S)

    Specific Output: 159 BHP/L

    8th
    (2016 - 2018)
    ...© quattro
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    2.5 L Inline 5 Turbo
    
    155 mph
    
    3.7 seconds
    
    395 BHP
    
    34.4 mpg
    
    3 Doors
    
    4 Seats
    
    305-712 L
    kg
    1,515 kg
    Front - AWD
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    With a specific output of 159 BHP/L, the Audi TT RS Coupé quattro takes joint seventh place.
    It's a 3 door AWD Coupé with 4 seats and was sold from 2016 to 2018.
    It is also joint 10th in The Highest Power / Litre Audi Cars Ever.

  9. 2019 Audi TT RS Roadster (8S)

    Specific Output: 159 BHP/L

    9th
    (2019 - 2023)
    ...Roadster
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    2.5 L Inline 5 Turbo
    
    155 mph
    
    3.9 seconds
    
    394 BHP
    
    35.3 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2+2 Seats
    
    280 L
    kg
    1,540 kg
    Front - AWD
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    With a specific output of 159 BHP/L, the Audi TT RS Roadster takes joint seventh place.
    It's a 2 door AWD Roadster with 2+2 seats and was sold from 2019 to 2023.
    It is also joint 10th in The Highest Power / Litre Audi Cars Ever.

  10. 2021 Audi RS 3 Sportback

    Specific Output: 159 BHP/L

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    (2021 - 2024)
    ...Sportback
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    2.5 L Inline 5 Turbo
    
    155 mph
    
    3.8 seconds
    
    395 BHP
    
    34 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    282-1,104 L
    kg
    1,570 kg
    Front - AWD
    All Specs

    With a specific output of 159 BHP/L, the Audi RS 3 Sportback takes joint seventh place.
    It's a 5 door AWD Hatchback with 5 seats and was sold from 2021 to 2024.
    It is also joint 5th in The Highest Power / Weight Hatchbacks Ever.

  11. 2024 Audi RS 3 Sportback

    Specific Output: 159 BHP/L

    11th
    (2024 - present)
    ...Sportback
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    2.5 L Inline 5 Turbo
    
    155 mph
    
    3.8 seconds
    
    395 BHP
    
    29.7 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    282-1,104 L
    kg
    1,565 kg
    Front - AWD
    All Specs

    With a specific output of 159 BHP/L, the Audi RS 3 Sportback takes joint seventh place.
    It's a 5 door AWD Hatchback with 5 seats, with deliveries starting in 2024.
    It is also joint 4th in The Fastest Accelerating Hatchbacks Ever.

  12. 2024 Audi RS 3 Saloon

    Specific Output: 159 BHP/L

    12th
    (2024 - present)
    ...3 Saloon
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    2.5 L Inline 5 Turbo
    
    155 mph
    
    3.8 seconds
    
    395 BHP
    
    31 mpg
    
    4 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    321-676 L
    kg
    1,565 kg
    Front - AWD
    All Specs

    With a specific output of 159 BHP/L, the Audi RS 3 Saloon takes joint seventh place.
    It's a 4 door AWD Saloon with 5 seats, with deliveries starting in 2024.
    It is also joint 10th in The Highest Power / Litre Audi Cars Ever.

  13. 2021 Audi RS 3 Saloon

    Specific Output: 159 BHP/L

    13th
    (2021 - 2024)
    ...3 Saloon
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    2.5 L Inline 5 Turbo
    
    155 mph
    
    3.8 seconds
    
    395 BHP
    
    34.4 mpg
    
    4 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    321-676 L
    kg
    1,575 kg
    Front - AWD
    All Specs

    With a specific output of 159 BHP/L, the Audi RS 3 Saloon takes joint seventh place.
    It's a 4 door AWD Saloon with 5 seats and was sold from 2021 to 2024.
    It is also joint 10th in The Highest Power / Litre Audi Cars Ever.

  14. 2017 Audi RS3 Sportback (8V)

    Specific Output: 159 BHP/L

    14th
    (2017 - 2020)
    ...Sportback
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    2.5 L Inline 5 Turbo
    
    174 mph
    
    4.1 seconds
    
    395 BHP
    
    34 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    335-1,175 L
    kg
    1,585 kg
    Front - AWD
    All Specs

    With a specific output of 159 BHP/L, the Audi RS3 Sportback takes joint seventh place.
    It's a 5 door AWD Hatchback with 5 seats and was sold from 2017 to 2020.
    It is also 2nd in The Fastest Hatchbacks Ever.

  15. 2017 Audi RS3 Limousine (8V)

    Specific Output: 159 BHP/L

    15th
    (2017 - 2020)
    ...Limousine
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    2.5 L Inline 5 Turbo
    
    174 mph
    
    4.1 seconds
    
    395 BHP
    
    34 mpg
    
    4 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    390 L
    kg
    1,585 kg
    Front - AWD
    All Specs

    With a specific output of 159 BHP/L, the Audi RS3 Limousine takes joint seventh place.
    It's a 4 door AWD Saloon with 5 seats and was sold from 2017 to 2020.
    It is also joint 10th in The Highest Power / Litre Audi Cars Ever.

  16. 2016 Audi TT RS Roadster quattro (8S)

    Specific Output: 159 BHP/L

    16th
    (2016 - 2018)
    ...r quattro
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    2.5 L Inline 5 Turbo
    
    155 mph
    
    3.9 seconds
    
    395 BHP
    
    34 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    4 Seats
    
    280 L
    kg
    1,605 kg
    Front - AWD
    All Specs

    With a specific output of 159 BHP/L, the Audi TT RS Roadster quattro takes joint seventh place.
    It's a 2 door AWD Roadster with 4 seats and was sold from 2016 to 2018.
    It is also joint 10th in The Highest Power / Litre Audi Cars Ever.

  17. 2020 Audi RS Q3 Sportback

    Specific Output: 159 BHP/L

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    (2020 - 2024)
    ...Sportback
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    2.5 L Inline 5 Turbo
    
    155 mph
    
    4.5 seconds
    
    394 BHP
    
    31.7 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    530-1,400 L
    kg
    1,700 kg
    Front - AWD
    All Specs

    With a specific output of 159 BHP/L, the Audi RS Q3 Sportback takes joint seventh place.
    It's a 5 door AWD SUV with 5 seats and was sold from 2020 to 2024.
    It is also joint 10th in The Highest Power / Litre Audi Cars Ever.

  18. 2020 Audi RS Q3

    Specific Output: 159 BHP/L

    18th
    (2020 - 2024)
    ...RS Q3
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    2.5 L Inline 5 Turbo
    
    155 mph
    
    4.5 seconds
    
    394 BHP
    
    31.7 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    530-1,525 L
    kg
    1,715 kg
    Front - AWD
    All Specs

    With a specific output of 159 BHP/L, the Audi RS Q3 takes joint seventh place.
    It's a 5 door AWD SUV with 5 seats and was sold from 2020 to 2024.
    It is also joint 10th in The Highest Power / Litre Audi Cars Ever.

  19. 2026 CUPRA Formentor VZ5

    Specific Output: 155 BHP/L

    19th
    (2026)
    ...entor VZ5
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    2.5 L Inline 5 Turbo
    
    174 mph
    
    4.2 seconds
    
    385 BHP
    
    27 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    410-1,465 L
    kg
    1,605 kg
    Front - AWD
    All Specs

    With a specific output of 155 BHP/L, the CUPRA Formentor VZ5 takes joint nineteenth place.
    It's a 5 door AWD SUV with 5 seats, with deliveries starting in 2026.
    It is also 1st in The Highest Power / Weight CUPRA Cars Ever.

  20. 2021 CUPRA Formentor VZ5 2.5 TSI 390

    Specific Output: 155 BHP/L

    20th
    (2021 - 2024)
    ...5 TSI 390
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    2.5 L Inline 5 Turbo
    
    155 mph
    
    4.2 seconds
    
    385 BHP
    
    27.4 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    410-1,465 L
    kg
    1,608 kg
    Front - AWD
    All Specs

    With a specific output of 155 BHP/L, the CUPRA Formentor VZ5 2.5 TSI 390 takes joint nineteenth place.
    It's a 5 door AWD SUV with 5 seats and was sold from 2021 to 2024.
    It is also 2nd in The Highest Power / Weight CUPRA Cars Ever.

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