When you think of 300 plus horsepower output, large six- and eight-cylinder engines, usually come to mind, while the obscure 4-bangers are overlooked. But, in fact, modern auto engineers managed to perfect this type of powertrain to produce unimaginable amount of horses per cylinder that matches some supercars. In this video we will be presenting to you the updated list of the most powerful cars brought to life by 4-cylinder mills, with detailed specifications prices and speeds.
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#1 2019 Ford Mustang EcoBoost
Though, you might expect a Mustang to be powered by a gigantic V8 engine, Ford’s latest lineup also includes a worthy 4-cylinder model. The pony car hides under the hood a 2.3 Ecoboost rated at 310 horsepower and 350 lb-ft sent to the rear wheels.
#2 2020 BMW M135i xDrive
Revealed as a part of the third generation 1 Series, the new M135i is the range-topping model in line-up that in 2020, comes with fully redesigned looks and all-new internals under the hood. Its 4-cylinder turbo engine makes 306 horses and is the most powerful production BMW engine.
#3 2019 Honda Civic Type R
At the heart of latest-generation Honda Civic Type R is a four cylinder 2.0 VTEC Turbo engine with direct injection, calibrated valve timing, 16 valves and turbocharger, that depending on the market, generates 310 or 320 hp with 295-pound feet of torque. The car is able to catapult to 62 mph in 5.5 seconds, and its top speed is over 170 miles per hour.
#4 2020 MINI John Cooper Works Clubman
Another addition to the 4-cylinder-powered automobile force is the 2020 MINI John Cooper Works Clubman. The hot hatch gets a BMW 2.0L 4-cylinder engine with Twin Scroll turbocharger that nets 306 horses.
#5 2019 Volvo S90
2019 Volvo S90 boasts of a longer wheelbase, more passenger space, plus lots of standard safety and convenience tech. It has 3 powertrain modifications to choose from, with the most powerful gasoline engine being the T6 2.0L 4-cylinder that is both turbo and supercharged.
#6 2018 BMW 740e xDrive
The all-new plugin hybrid modification of the 7-Series sedan ditches the 4-cylinder mill in favor of the straight 6, but the one installed on the 2018 model year BMW 740e xDrive still remains one of the most powerful 4-bangers in the business.
#7 2018 Ford Focus RS
The production of the mighty Focus RS hot hatchback was halted in 2018, nevertheless, this 5-door compact still stands out from the crowd by offering one of the highest horsepower ratings in the class.
#8 2020 Porsche 718
The internal designation of this Porsche model is 982, but the marketing name 718 is meant to reference the previous racing successes of the brand, when less powerful cars Porsches managed to outmaneuver competitors with larger engines.
#9 2020 Mercedes-AMG A45 & CLA 45 S
Unexpectedly, the world’s most powerful 4-cylinder engine is installed not on a crossover or a sedan, but rather on the AMG engineered hot hatchback Mercedes AMG A45. It will be arriving in 2020 and is rated at 416 horsepower.
