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The Highest BHP/Litre Naturally Aspirated Inline 6 Cars Ever

The Highest BHP/Litre Naturally Aspirated Inline 6 Cars Ever

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These cars have the highest specific output (BHP per Litre) of any Straight Six engined naturally aspirated production cars ever.

  1. 2003 BMW M3 Coupé CSL (E46)

    Specific Output: 1.79 hp/in3

    1st
    (2003 - 2004)
    ...oupé CSL
    
    3.2 L Inline 6
    
    155 mph
    
    4.9 seconds
    
    355 hp
    
    19.7 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    4 Seats
    
    14.5 ft3
    lb
    3,053 lbs
    Front - RWD
    All Specs

    With a specific output of 1.79 hp/in3, the BMW M3 Coupé CSL takes first place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 4 seats and was sold from 2003 to 2004.
    It is also joint 5th in Cars With Most Powerful Naturally Aspirated Inline 6 Engines.

  2. 2005 TVR T440 R

    Specific Output: 1.7 hp/in3

    2nd
    (2005 - 2006)
    ...T440 R
    
    4.2 L Inline 6
    
    199 mph
    
    3.7 seconds
    
    434 hp
    
    13.3 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    9.7 ft3
    lb
    2,679 lbs
    Front - RWD
    All Specs

    With a specific output of 1.7 hp/in3, the TVR T440 R takes joint second place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 2 seats and was sold from 2005 to 2006.
    It is also joint 1st in Cars With Most Powerful Naturally Aspirated Inline 6 Engines.

  3. 2003 TVR T440 R

    Specific Output: 1.7 hp/in3

    3rd
    (2003 - 2004)
    ...T440 R
    
    4.2 L Inline 6
    
    211 mph
    
    3.7 seconds
    
    434 hp
    
    13.3 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    9.7 ft3
    lb
    2,833 lbs
    Front - RWD
    All Specs

    With a specific output of 1.7 hp/in3, the TVR T440 R takes joint second place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 2 seats and was sold from 2003 to 2004.
    It is also joint 1st in Cars With Most Powerful Naturally Aspirated Inline 6 Engines.

  4. 2006 Wiesmann Roadster MF3

    Specific Output: 1.7 hp/in3

    4th
    (2006 - 2010)
    ...dster MF3
    
    3.2 L Inline 6
    
    158 mph
    
    4.9 seconds
    
    338 hp
    
    19.4 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    8.1 ft3
    lb
    2,601 lbs
    Front Mid - RWD
    All Specs

    With a specific output of 1.7 hp/in3, the Wiesmann Roadster MF3 takes joint second place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Roadster with 2 seats and was sold from 2006 to 2010.
    It is also 6th in The Best MPG Wiesmann Cars Ever.

  5. 2006 BMW Z4 M Roadster (E85)

    Specific Output: 1.7 hp/in3

    5th
    (2006 - 2008)
    ...Roadster
    
    3.2 L Inline 6
    
    155 mph
    
    5.0 seconds
    
    338 hp
    
    19.4 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    7.8 ft3
    lb
    3,274 lbs
    Front - RWD
    All Specs

    With a specific output of 1.7 hp/in3, the BMW Z4 M Roadster takes joint second place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Roadster with 2 seats and was sold from 2006 to 2008.
    It is also joint 13th in Cars With Most Powerful Naturally Aspirated Inline 6 Engines.

  6. 2006 BMW Z4 M Coupé (E86)

    Specific Output: 1.7 hp/in3

    6th
    (2006 - 2008)
    ...M Coupé
    
    3.2 L Inline 6
    
    155 mph
    
    5.0 seconds
    
    338 hp
    
    19.4 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    8.7 ft3
    lb
    3,296 lbs
    Front - RWD
    All Specs

    With a specific output of 1.7 hp/in3, the BMW Z4 M Coupé takes joint second place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 2 seats and was sold from 2006 to 2008.
    It is also joint 13th in Cars With Most Powerful Naturally Aspirated Inline 6 Engines.

  7. 2001 BMW M3 Coupé (E46)

    Specific Output: 1.7 hp/in3

    7th
    (2001 - 2006)
    ...M3 Coupé
    
    3.2 L Inline 6
    
    155 mph
    
    5.2 seconds
    
    338 hp
    
    17.6 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    14.5 ft3
    lb
    3,461 lbs
    Front - RWD
    All Specs

    With a specific output of 1.7 hp/in3, the BMW M3 Coupé takes joint second place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 5 seats and was sold from 2001 to 2006.
    It is also joint 13th in Cars With Most Powerful Naturally Aspirated Inline 6 Engines.

  8. 2001 BMW M3 Cabrio (E46)

    Specific Output: 1.7 hp/in3

    8th
    (2001 - 2006)
    ...M3 Cabrio
    
    3.2 L Inline 6
    
    155 mph
    
    5.5 seconds
    
    338 hp
    
    17.3 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    4 Seats
    
    10.6 ft3
    lb
    3,814 lbs
    Front - RWD
    All Specs

    With a specific output of 1.7 hp/in3, the BMW M3 Cabrio takes joint second place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Convertible with 4 seats and was sold from 2001 to 2006.
    It is also joint 13th in Cars With Most Powerful Naturally Aspirated Inline 6 Engines.

  9. 2005 TVR Sagaris

    Specific Output: 1.62 hp/in3

    9th
    (2005 - 2006)
    ...Sagaris
    
    4 L Inline 6
    
    186 mph
    
    3.9 seconds
    
    395 hp
    
    18.1 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    13.1 ft3
    lb
    2,377 lbs
    Front Mid - RWD
    All Specs

    With a specific output of 1.62 hp/in3, the TVR Sagaris takes joint ninth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 2 seats and was sold from 2005 to 2006.
    It is also joint 3rd in Cars With Most Powerful Naturally Aspirated Inline 6 Engines.

  10. 2005 TVR Tuscan Roadster S

    Specific Output: 1.62 hp/in3

    10th
    (2005 - 2006)
    ...oadster S
    
    4 L Inline 6
    
    193 mph
    
    3.8 seconds
    
    395 hp
    
    14.7 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    9.7 ft3
    lb
    2,535 lbs
    Front - RWD
    All Specs

    With a specific output of 1.62 hp/in3, the TVR Tuscan Roadster S takes joint ninth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Targa Top with 2 seats and was sold from 2005 to 2006.
    It is also joint 3rd in Cars With Most Powerful Naturally Aspirated Inline 6 Engines.

  11. 2001 BMW M coupé (E36)

    Specific Output: 1.62 hp/in3

    11th
    (2001 - 2002)
    ...M coupé
    
    3.2 L Inline 6
    
    155 mph
    
    5.3 seconds
    
    321 hp
    
    21.1 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    7.4-14.5 ft3
    lb
    3,031 lbs
    Front - RWD
    All Specs

    With a specific output of 1.62 hp/in3, the BMW M coupé takes joint ninth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 2 seats and was sold from 2001 to 2002.
    It is also joint 25th in Cars With Most Powerful Naturally Aspirated Inline 6 Engines.

  12. 1997 BMW M Roadster (E36)

    Specific Output: 1.62 hp/in3

    12th
    (1997 - 2000)
    ...Roadster
    
    3.2 L Inline 6
    
    155 mph
    
    5.4 seconds
    
    317 hp
    
    21.1 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    5.8 ft3
    lb
    3,142 lbs
    Front - RWD
    All Specs

    With a specific output of 1.62 hp/in3, the BMW M Roadster takes joint ninth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Roadster with 2 seats and was sold from 1997 to 2000.
    It is also joint 27th in Cars With Most Powerful Naturally Aspirated Inline 6 Engines.

  13. 2001 BMW M Roadster (E36)

    Specific Output: 1.62 hp/in3

    13th
    (2001 - 2002)
    ...Roadster
    
    3.2 L Inline 6
    
    155 mph
    
    5.3 seconds
    
    321 hp
    
    21.1 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    5.8 ft3
    lb
    3,197 lbs
    Front - RWD
    All Specs

    With a specific output of 1.62 hp/in3, the BMW M Roadster takes joint ninth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Roadster with 2 seats and was sold from 2001 to 2002.
    It is also joint 25th in Cars With Most Powerful Naturally Aspirated Inline 6 Engines.

  14. 1998 BMW M coupé (E36)

    Specific Output: 1.62 hp/in3

    14th
    (1998 - 2000)
    ...M coupé
    
    3.2 L Inline 6
    
    155 mph
    
    5.5 seconds
    
    317 hp
    
    21.1 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    7.4-14.5 ft3
    lb
    3,230 lbs
    Front - RWD
    All Specs

    With a specific output of 1.62 hp/in3, the BMW M coupé takes joint ninth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 2 seats and was sold from 1998 to 2000.
    It is also joint 27th in Cars With Most Powerful Naturally Aspirated Inline 6 Engines.

  15. 1995 BMW M3 Coupé (E36)

    Specific Output: 1.62 hp/in3

    15th
    (1995 - 1999)
    ...M3 Coupé
    
    3.2 L Inline 6
    
    155 mph
    
    5.5 seconds
    
    317 hp
    
    26.7 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    14.3 ft3
    lb
    3,340 lbs
    Front - RWD
    All Specs

    With a specific output of 1.62 hp/in3, the BMW M3 Coupé takes joint ninth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 5 seats and was sold from 1995 to 1999.
    It is also joint 27th in Cars With Most Powerful Naturally Aspirated Inline 6 Engines.

  16. 1995 BMW M3 (E36)

    Specific Output: 1.62 hp/in3

    16th
    (1995 - 1998)
    ...M3
    
    3.2 L Inline 6
    
    155 mph
    
    5.5 seconds
    
    317 hp
    
    26.7 mpg
    
    4 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    15.4 ft3
    lb
    3,384 lbs
    Front - RWD
    All Specs

    With a specific output of 1.62 hp/in3, the BMW M3 takes joint ninth place.
    It's a 4 door RWD Sedan with 5 seats and was sold from 1995 to 1998.
    It is also joint 27th in Cars With Most Powerful Naturally Aspirated Inline 6 Engines.

  17. 1995 BMW M3 Cabrio (E36)

    Specific Output: 1.62 hp/in3

    17th
    (1995 - 2000)
    ...M3 Cabrio
    
    3.2 L Inline 6
    
    155 mph
    
    5.6 seconds
    
    317 hp
    
    26.7 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    4 Seats
    
    8.1 ft3
    lb
    3,605 lbs
    Front - RWD
    All Specs

    With a specific output of 1.62 hp/in3, the BMW M3 Cabrio takes joint ninth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Convertible with 4 seats and was sold from 1995 to 2000.
    It is also joint 27th in Cars With Most Powerful Naturally Aspirated Inline 6 Engines.

  18. 2003 TVR T350 C

    Specific Output: 1.59 hp/in3

    18th
    (2003 - 2005)
    ...T350 C
    
    3.6 L Inline 6
    
    174 mph
    
    4.5 seconds
    
    350 hp
    
    19.5 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2+2 Seats
    
    8.8-17.7 ft3
    lb
    2,337 lbs
    Front Mid - RWD
    All Specs

    With a specific output of 1.59 hp/in3, the TVR T350 C takes joint eighteenth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 2+2 seats and was sold from 2003 to 2005.
    It is also 6th in The Best MPG TVR Cars Ever.

  19. 2003 TVR Tamora

    Specific Output: 1.59 hp/in3

    19th
    (2003 - 2005)
    ...Tamora
    
    3.6 L Inline 6
    
    174 mph
    
    4.5 seconds
    
    350 hp
    
    16.1 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    2 Seats
    
    10.9 ft3
    lb
    2,425 lbs
    Front Mid - RWD
    All Specs

    With a specific output of 1.59 hp/in3, the TVR Tamora takes joint eighteenth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Convertible with 2 seats and was sold from 2003 to 2005.
    It is also joint 7th in Cars With Most Powerful Naturally Aspirated Inline 6 Engines.

  20. 1995 BMW M3 GT (E36)

    Specific Output: 1.59 hp/in3

    20th
    (1995)
    ...M3 GT
    
    3 L Inline 6
    
    155 mph
    
    5.9 seconds
    
    291 hp
    
    25.8 mpg
    
    2 Doors
    
    5 Seats
    
    14.3 ft3
    lb
    3,219 lbs
    Front - RWD
    All Specs

    With a specific output of 1.59 hp/in3, the BMW M3 GT takes joint eighteenth place.
    It's a 2 door RWD Coupé with 5 seats and was sold during 1995.
    It is also 39th in Cars With Most Powerful Naturally Aspirated Inline 6 Engines.

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