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The Highest Power / Litre Engined Cars Ever

The Highest Power / Litre Engined Cars Ever

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

  1. 2022 Mercedes AMG ONE

    Specific Output: 5.8 hp/in3

    1st
    (2022 - present)
    ...AMG ONE
    
    1.6 L V6 Turbo PHEV
    
    219 mph
    
    2.9 seconds
    
    1,048 hp
    
    27.1 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    unavailable
    lb
    3,737 lbs
    Rear Mid - 4WD
    All Specs

    With a specific output of 5.8 hp/in3, the Mercedes AMG ONE takes first place.
    It's a 2 door 4WD Coupé with 2 seats, with deliveries starting in 2022.
    It is also 1st in The Highest Power / Cubic Capacity Mercedes Cars Ever.

  2. 2012 9ff GT9 Vmax

    Specific Output: 5.39 hp/in3

    2nd
    (2012)
    ...GT9 Vmax
    
    4.2 L Flat 6 Bi-Turbo
    
    272 mph
    
    3.1 seconds
    
    1,381 hp
    
    16.7 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    unavailable
    lb
    2,954 lbs
    Rear Mid - RWD
    All Specs

    With a specific output of 5.39 hp/in3, the 9ff GT9 Vmax takes second place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 2 seats and was sold during 2012.
    It is also 3rd in The Fastest Cars From The 2010s.

  3. 2025 Koenigsegg Sadair's Spear

    Specific Output: 5.18 hp/in3

    3rd
    (2025 - present)
    ...r's Spear
    
    5.1 L V8 Bi-Turbo
    
    224 mph
    
    2.6 seconds
    
    1,603 hp
    
    unavailable
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    1.8-3.5 ft3
    lb
    3,053 lbs
    Rear Mid - RWD
    All Specs

    With a specific output of 5.18 hp/in3, the Koenigsegg Sadair's Spear takes joint third place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Targa Top with 2 seats, with deliveries starting in 2025.
    It is also joint 1st in The Highest Power / Cubic Capacity Koenigsegg Cars Ever.

  4. 2023 Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut

    Specific Output: 5.18 hp/in3

    4th
    (2023 - present)
    ...o Absolut
    
    5.1 L V8 Bi-Turbo
    
    310 mph
    
    2.6 seconds
    
    1,600 hp
    
    unavailable
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    3.5-5.3 ft3
    lb
    3,064 lbs
    Rear Mid - RWD
    All Specs

    With a specific output of 5.18 hp/in3, the Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut takes joint third place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Targa Top with 2 seats, with deliveries starting in 2023.
    It is also 1st in The Fastest Cars In The World.

  5. 2023 Koenigsegg Jesko Attack

    Specific Output: 5.18 hp/in3

    5th
    (2023 - present)
    ...ko Attack
    
    5.1 L V8 Bi-Turbo
    
    300 mph
    
    2.6 seconds
    
    1,600 hp
    
    unavailable
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    1.8-3.5 ft3
    lb
    3,131 lbs
    Rear Mid - RWD
    All Specs

    With a specific output of 5.18 hp/in3, the Koenigsegg Jesko Attack takes joint third place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Targa Top with 2 seats, with deliveries starting in 2023.
    It is also 2nd in The Fastest Convertibles Ever.

  6. 2025 Ferrari F80

    Specific Output: 4.93 hp/in3

    6th
    (2025 - present)
    ...F80
    
    3 L V6 Bi-Turbo MHEV
    
    217 mph
    
    2.2 seconds
    
    1,184 hp
    
    unavailable
    
    2 Doors
    
    1+1 Seats
    
    1.2 ft3
    lb
    3,538 lbs
    Rear Mid - 4WD
    All Specs

    With a specific output of 4.93 hp/in3, the Ferrari F80 takes sixth place.
    It's a 2 door 4WD Coupé with 1+1 seats, with deliveries starting in 2025.
    It is also 1st in The Highest Power / Cubic Capacity Ferrari Cars Ever.

  7. 2020 SSC Tuatara

    Specific Output: 4.85 hp/in3

    7th
    (2020 - present)
    ...Tuatara
    
    5.9 L V8 Bi-Turbo
    
    295 mph
    
    2.6 seconds
    
    1,750 hp
    
    unavailable
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    unavailable
    lb
    2,932 lbs
    Rear Mid - RWD
    All Specs

    With a specific output of 4.85 hp/in3, the SSC Tuatara takes seventh place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 2 seats, with deliveries starting in 2020.
    It is also 1st in The Highest Power / Weight Cars From The 2020s.

  8. 2024 Koenigsegg Gemera HV8

    Specific Output: 4.79 hp/in3

    8th
    (2024 - present)
    ...emera HV8
    
    5.1 L V8 Bi-Turbo PHEV
    
    249 mph
    
    1.9 seconds
    
    2,269 hp
    
    28.3 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    4 Seats
    
    7.1 ft3
    lb
    4,564 lbs
    Rear Mid - 4WD
    All Specs

    With a specific output of 4.79 hp/in3, the Koenigsegg Gemera HV8 takes eighth place.
    It's a 2 door 4WD Coupé with 4 seats, with deliveries starting in 2024.
    It is also 1st in The Highest Torque Coupes Ever.

  9. 2020 Hennessey Venom F5

    Specific Output: 4.52 hp/in3

    9th
    (2020 - 2025)
    ...Venom F5
    
    6.6 L V8 Bi-Turbo
    
    272 mph
    
    2.6 seconds
    
    1,817 hp
    
    unavailable
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    unavailable
    lb
    3,053 lbs
    Rear Mid - RWD
    All Specs

    With a specific output of 4.52 hp/in3, the Hennessey Venom F5 takes joint ninth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 2 seats and was sold from 2020 to 2025.
    It is also joint 1st in Cars With The Most Powerful V8 Engines.

  10. 2022 Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster

    Specific Output: 4.52 hp/in3

    10th
    (2022 - present)
    ...Roadster
    
    6.6 L V8 Bi-Turbo
    
    272 mph
    
    2.6 seconds
    
    1,817 hp
    
    unavailable
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    unavailable
    lb
    3,053 lbs
    Rear Mid - RWD
    All Specs

    With a specific output of 4.52 hp/in3, the Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster takes joint ninth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Targa Top with 2 seats, with deliveries starting in 2022.
    It is also joint 1st in Cars With The Most Powerful V8 Engines.

  11. 2009 9ff GT9-R

    Specific Output: 4.52 hp/in3

    11th
    (2009)
    ...GT9-R
    
    4 L Flat 6 Bi-Turbo
    
    257 mph
    
    2.9 seconds
    
    1,105 hp
    
    12.9 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    unavailable
    lb
    3,208 lbs
    Rear Mid - RWD
    All Specs

    With a specific output of 4.52 hp/in3, the 9ff GT9-R takes joint ninth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 2 seats and was sold during 2009.
    It is also 1st in The Most Powerful Cars From The 2000s.

  12. 2023 Koenigsegg CC850

    Specific Output: 4.47 hp/in3

    12th
    (2023 - present)
    ...CC850
    
    5.1 L V8 Bi-Turbo
    
    unavailable
    
    unavailable
    
    1,385 hp
    
    unavailable
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    unavailable
    lb
    3,053 lbs
    Rear Mid - RWD
    All Specs

    With a specific output of 4.47 hp/in3, the Koenigsegg CC850 takes twelfth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Targa Top with 2 seats, with deliveries starting in 2023.
    It is also 5th in The Highest Power / Weight Koenigsegg Cars Ever.

  13. 1986 Ford RS200 Evolution

    Specific Output: 4.39 hp/in3

    13th
    (1986)
    ...Evolution
    
    2.1 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    169 mph
    
    3.8 seconds
    
    572 hp
    
    17.5 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    unavailable
    lb
    2,601 lbs
    Rear Mid - AWD
    All Specs

    With a specific output of 4.39 hp/in3, the Ford RS200 Evolution takes thirteenth place.
    It's a 2 door AWD Coupé with 2 seats and was sold during 1986.
    It is also 1st in Cars With The Most Powerful Inline 4 Engines.

  14. 2014 Koenigsegg Agera One:1

    Specific Output: 4.34 hp/in3

    14th
    (2014 - 2015)
    ...era One:1
    
    5.1 L V8 Bi-Turbo
    
    273 mph
    
    2.8 seconds
    
    1,341 hp
    
    16 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    unavailable
    lb
    2,998 lbs
    Rear Mid - RWD
    All Specs

    With a specific output of 4.34 hp/in3, the Koenigsegg Agera One:1 takes fourteenth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 2 seats and was sold from 2014 to 2015.
    It is also 2nd in The Fastest Cars From The 2010s.

  15. 2024 Czinger 21C

    Specific Output: 4.26 hp/in3

    15th
    (2024 - present)
    ...21C
    
    2.9 L V8 Bi-Turbo PHEV
    
    219 mph
    
    1.9 seconds
    
    1,233 hp
    
    10.9 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    unavailable
    lb
    3,668 lbs
    Rear Mid - AWD
    All Specs

    With a specific output of 4.26 hp/in3, the Czinger 21C takes fifteenth place.
    It's a 2 door AWD Coupé with 2 seats, with deliveries starting in 2024.
    It is also joint 1st in The Fastest Accelerating Coupes Ever.

  16. 2007 9ff GT9

    Specific Output: 3.98 hp/in3

    16th
    (2007 - 2008)
    ...GT9
    
    4 L Flat 6 Bi-Turbo
    
    254 mph
    
    3.2 seconds
    
    973 hp
    
    13.7 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    unavailable
    lb
    2,923 lbs
    Rear Mid - RWD
    All Specs

    With a specific output of 3.98 hp/in3, the 9ff GT9 takes sixteenth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 2 seats and was sold from 2007 to 2008.
    It is also 2nd in The Fastest Cars From The 2000s.

  17. 1985 Renault Maxi 5 Turbo

    Specific Output: 3.87 hp/in3

    17th
    (1985)
    ...i 5 Turbo
    
    1.5 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    130 mph
    
    4.9 seconds
    
    360 hp
    
    12.5 mpg
    
    3 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    unavailable
    lb
    1,984 lbs
    Rear Mid - RWD
    All Specs

    With a specific output of 3.87 hp/in3, the Renault Maxi 5 Turbo takes joint seventeenth place.
    It's a 3 door RWD Hatchback with 2 seats and was sold during 1985.
    It is also 1st in The Highest Power / Weight Hatchbacks Ever.

  18. 2022 Mercedes AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE (W206)

    Specific Output: 3.87 hp/in3

    18th
    (2022 - present)
    ...RFORMANCE
    
    2 L Inline 4 Turbo PHEV
    
    155 mph
    
    3.4 seconds
    
    671 hp
    
    34.1 mpg
    
    4 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    16.1 ft3
    lb
    4,654 lbs
    Front - AWD
    All Specs

    With a specific output of 3.87 hp/in3, the Mercedes AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE takes joint seventeenth place.
    It's a 4 door AWD Sedan with 5 seats, with deliveries starting in 2022.
    It is also joint 2nd in The Highest Power / Cubic Capacity Mercedes Cars Ever.

  19. 2022 Mercedes AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE Wagon (S206)

    Specific Output: 3.87 hp/in3

    19th
    (2022 - present)
    ...NCE Wagon
    
    2 L Inline 4 Turbo PHEV
    
    155 mph
    
    3.4 seconds
    
    671 hp
    
    34.1 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    17.3-53.3 ft3
    lb
    4,729 lbs
    Front - AWD
    All Specs

    With a specific output of 3.87 hp/in3, the Mercedes AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE Wagon takes joint seventeenth place.
    It's a 5 door AWD Wagon with 5 seats, with deliveries starting in 2022.
    It is also joint 2nd in The Highest Power / Cubic Capacity Mercedes Cars Ever.

  20. 2023 Mercedes AMG GLC 63 S E PERFORMANCE (X254)

    Specific Output: 3.87 hp/in3

    20th
    (2023 - present)
    ...RFORMANCE
    
    2 L Inline 4 Turbo PHEV
    
    171 mph
    
    3.5 seconds
    
    671 hp
    
    31.4 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    16.6-54 ft3
    lb
    4,927 lbs
    Front - AWD
    All Specs

    With a specific output of 3.87 hp/in3, the Mercedes AMG GLC 63 S E PERFORMANCE takes joint seventeenth place.
    It's a 5 door AWD SUV with 5 seats, with deliveries starting in 2023.
    It is also joint 2nd in Cars With The Most Powerful Inline 4 Engines.

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