Top Inline 4 BHP/L

Highest Inline 4 Engined BHP / Litre Cars

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The Highest Power / Litre Inline 4 Engined Cars Ever

The Highest Power / Litre Inline 4 Engined Cars Ever

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These cars have the highest specific output (BHP per Litre) of any Inline 4 engined production cars ever.

  1. 1986 Ford RS200 Evolution

    Specific Output: 4.39 hp/in3

    1st
    (1986)
    ...Evolution
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    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
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    With a specific output of 4.39 hp/in3, 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. 1985 Renault Maxi 5 Turbo

    Specific Output: 3.87 hp/in3

    2nd
    (1985)
    ...i 5 Turbo
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    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
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    With a specific output of 3.87 hp/in3, the Renault Maxi 5 Turbo takes joint second 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.

  3. 2022 Mercedes AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE (W206)

    Specific Output: 3.87 hp/in3

    3rd
    (2022 - present)
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    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
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    With a specific output of 3.87 hp/in3, the Mercedes AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE takes joint second 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.

  4. 2022 Mercedes AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE Wagon (S206)

    Specific Output: 3.87 hp/in3

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    (2022 - present)
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    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
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    With a specific output of 3.87 hp/in3, the Mercedes AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE Wagon takes joint second 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.

  5. 2023 Mercedes AMG GLC 63 S E PERFORMANCE (X254)

    Specific Output: 3.87 hp/in3

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    (2023 - present)
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    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
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    With a specific output of 3.87 hp/in3, 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 Cars With The Most Powerful Inline 4 Engines.

  6. 2023 Mercedes AMG GLC Coupé 63 S E PERFORMANCE (C254)

    Specific Output: 3.87 hp/in3

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    (2023 - present)
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    2 L Inline 4 Turbo PHEV
    
    171 mph
    
    3.5 seconds
    
    671 hp
    
    31.4 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    13.8-47.1 ft3
    lb
    4,927 lbs
    Front - AWD
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    With a specific output of 3.87 hp/in3, 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 Cars With The Most Powerful Inline 4 Engines.

  7. 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X FQ440

    Specific Output: 3.61 hp/in3

    7th
    (2014)
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    2 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    155 mph
    
    3.6 seconds
    
    440 hp
    
    unavailable
    
    4 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    14.3 ft3
    lb
    3,439 lbs
    Front - AWD
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    With a specific output of 3.61 hp/in3, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X FQ440 takes seventh place.
    It's a 4 door AWD Sedan with 5 seats and was sold during 2014.
    It is also 1st in The Highest Power / Cubic Capacity Mitsubishi Cars Ever.

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

    Specific Output: 3.42 hp/in3

    8th
    (2019 - 2022)
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    2 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    167 mph
    
    3.9 seconds
    
    416 hp
    
    28 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    13.1-42.7 ft3
    lb
    3,428 lbs
    Front - 4WD
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    With a specific output of 3.42 hp/in3, 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)

    Specific Output: 3.42 hp/in3

    9th
    (2019 - 2025)
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    2 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    167 mph
    
    4.0 seconds
    
    416 hp
    
    28.3 mpg
    
    4 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    16.2 ft3
    lb
    3,505 lbs
    Front - 4WD
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    With a specific output of 3.42 hp/in3, 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 / Cubic Capacity Mercedes Cars Ever.

  10. 2023 Mercedes AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ (W177)

    Specific Output: 3.41 hp/in3

    10th
    (2023 - present)
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    2 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    168 mph
    
    3.9 seconds
    
    415 hp
    
    26.7 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    13.1-42.7 ft3
    lb
    3,538 lbs
    Front - 4WD
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    With a specific output of 3.41 hp/in3, 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.

  11. 2024 Mercedes AMG GT 43 Coupé

    Specific Output: 3.41 hp/in3

    11th
    (2024 - present)
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    2 L Inline 4 Turbo MHEV
    
    174 mph
    
    4.6 seconds
    
    415 hp
    
    22.8 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2+2 Seats
    
    11.3-23.8 ft3
    lb
    3,781 lbs
    Front - RWD
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    With a specific output of 3.41 hp/in3, 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 / Cubic Capacity Mercedes Cars Ever.

  12. 2020 Mercedes AMG GLA 45 S 4MATIC+

    Specific Output: 3.41 hp/in3

    12th
    (2020 - 2023)
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    2 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    168 mph
    
    4.3 seconds
    
    415 hp
    
    25.6 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    15.4-50.5 ft3
    lb
    3,891 lbs
    Front - 4WD
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    With a specific output of 3.41 hp/in3, 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 / Cubic Capacity Mercedes Cars Ever.

  13. 2024 Mercedes AMG GLA 45 S 4MATIC

    Specific Output: 3.41 hp/in3

    13th
    (2024 - present)
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    2 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    168 mph
    
    4.3 seconds
    
    415 hp
    
    24.7 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    15.4-50.5 ft3
    lb
    3,891 lbs
    Front - 4WD
    All Specs

    With a specific output of 3.41 hp/in3, 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 10th in Cars With The Most Powerful Inline 4 Engines.

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

    Specific Output: 3.41 hp/in3

    14th
    (2023 - present)
    ...43 4MATIC
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    2 L Inline 4 Turbo MHEV
    
    155 mph
    
    4.8 seconds
    
    415 hp
    
    24 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    21.9-59.3 ft3
    lb
    4,189 lbs
    Front - AWD
    All Specs

    With a specific output of 3.41 hp/in3, 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 / Cubic Capacity Mercedes Cars Ever.

  15. 2024 Mercedes AMG GLC Coupé 43 4MATIC (C254)

    Specific Output: 3.41 hp/in3

    15th
    (2024 - present)
    ...43 4MATIC
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    2 L Inline 4 Turbo MHEV
    
    155 mph
    
    4.8 seconds
    
    415 hp
    
    23.3 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    19.2-52.6 ft3
    lb
    4,233 lbs
    Front - AWD
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    With a specific output of 3.41 hp/in3, 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 10th in Cars With The Most Powerful Inline 4 Engines.

  16. 2020 Saleen S1

    Specific Output: 3.36 hp/in3

    16th
    (2020 - present)
    ...S1
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    2.2 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    180 mph
    
    3.6 seconds
    
    450 hp
    
    unavailable
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    unavailable
    lb
    2,698 lbs
    Rear Mid - RWD
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    With a specific output of 3.36 hp/in3, the Saleen S1 takes sixteenth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 2 seats, with deliveries starting in 2020.
    It is also 6th in Cars With The Most Powerful Inline 4 Engines.

  17. 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII FQ400 (CT9A)

    Specific Output: 3.33 hp/in3

    17th
    (2004 - 2005)
    ...III FQ400
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    2 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    175 mph
    
    3.8 seconds
    
    405 hp
    
    15 mpg
    
    4 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    15.2 ft3
    lb
    3,086 lbs
    Front - AWD
    All Specs

    With a specific output of 3.33 hp/in3, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII FQ400 takes seventeenth place.
    It's a 4 door AWD Sedan with 5 seats and was sold from 2004 to 2005.
    It is also 1st in The Highest Power / Weight Mitsubishi Cars Ever.

  18. 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X FQ400

    Specific Output: 3.31 hp/in3

    18th
    (2009 - 2013)
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    2 L Inline 4 Turbo
    
    155 mph
    
    3.8 seconds
    
    403 hp
    
    unavailable
    
    4 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    14.3 ft3
    lb
    3,439 lbs
    Front - AWD
    All Specs

    With a specific output of 3.31 hp/in3, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X FQ400 takes joint eighteenth place.
    It's a 4 door AWD Sedan with 5 seats and was sold from 2009 to 2013.
    It is also 2nd in The Highest Torque Mitsubishi Cars Ever.

  19. 2022 Mercedes AMG C 43 4MATIC (W206)

    Specific Output: 3.31 hp/in3

    19th
    (2022 - present)
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    2 L Inline 4 Turbo MHEV
    
    155 mph
    
    4.6 seconds
    
    402 hp
    
    27.1 mpg
    
    4 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    16.1 ft3
    lb
    3,891 lbs
    Front - AWD
    All Specs

    With a specific output of 3.31 hp/in3, the Mercedes AMG C 43 4MATIC takes joint eighteenth place.
    It's a 4 door AWD Sedan with 5 seats, with deliveries starting in 2022.
    It is also joint 14th in The Highest Power / Cubic Capacity Mercedes Cars Ever.

  20. 2022 Mercedes AMG C 43 Wagon 4MATIC (S206)

    Specific Output: 3.31 hp/in3

    20th
    (2022 - present)
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    2 L Inline 4 Turbo MHEV
    
    155 mph
    
    4.7 seconds
    
    402 hp
    
    26.7 mpg
    
    5 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    17.3-53.3 ft3
    lb
    3,990 lbs
    Front - AWD
    All Specs

    With a specific output of 3.31 hp/in3, the Mercedes AMG C 43 Wagon 4MATIC takes joint eighteenth place.
    It's a 5 door AWD Wagon with 5 seats, with deliveries starting in 2022.
    It is also joint 14th in The Highest Power / Cubic Capacity Mercedes Cars Ever.

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