Although they look small, these can proudly fight many.
In the past, there was only one way to increase energy. Increase the displacement and the number of cylinders. But now, there is another way to increase motivation, and that is. We no longer live in the era when four-cylinder engines are mainly used for practical daily vehicles. They now power some very fast and high-performance cars. But can they stand the test of V8 engine?
As the traditional platform of the car, the V8 engine still provides power for some of the fastest cars on the market. That is to say, in fact, some four-cylinder engines can compete with traditional V8 engines, which is exciting in itself.
These may not sound the best, and they don’t look like mechanical monsters under the hood, but their power is bigger and much higher than anyone imagined. They lack in size, and these four cylinders make up for the spirit (and turbocharger). There are 10 extraordinary four-cylinder engines, which are more powerful than V8 engines.
Honda Type R is quite good, powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged k20c1. This extraordinary engine can produce 306 horsepower at 6500 rpm, with a torque of 295 lb-ft and 153 horsepower per liter. In order to keep running smoothly, the car also has a high-performance cooling system, which can effectively manage the heat generated by the turbocharger and the intense combustion in the compact four-cylinder engine.
Can you imagine a 4-cylinder engine powerful enough to drive the 7 series? This BMW four-wheel drive sedan needs a powerful engine to complement its unique attributes. Automobile manufacturers are famous for their pursuit of Excellence and exquisite craftsmanship, which makes xDrive iPerformance a very popular choice, largely due to its efficient engine.
Although it may not reach the threshold of 300 horsepower, xDrive can still provide an impressive 255 horsepower, which makes its power/size ratio reach 127 horsepower/liter, and its torque output is also excellent, close to 300 pound-feet. It complies with the emission regulations and takes you anywhere you want.
Equipped with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine, it can produce up to 310 horsepower and 290 pound-feet of torque. This powerful 2.5-liter engine has significantly improved its performance, accelerating the car from 0 to 60 in less than 4.8 seconds. This means that this small 2.5-liter engine can produce 124 horsepower per liter, more than 118 horsepower per liter!
One of the reasons why this engine is so excellent is that it is a four-cylinder turbocharged boxer engine instead of an in-line four-cylinder engine. There are only two flat four-cylinder engines in this list. In an in-line four-cylinder engine, when it reaches the top or bottom of the cylinder, the secondary force pushes outward. On the contrary, in a plane four-cylinder engine, the piston moves in the opposite direction, thus balancing these forces. The in-line four-cylinder engine lacks the mechanism to balance these forces, which leads to the decrease of vibration and stability. This explains why a flat four-engine like our 2.5-liter engine runs more smoothly than an in-line four-engine So this car is not only powerful, but also has a smooth engine, which brings great driving pleasure to the driver.
Known for its high-performance cars, this special version goes one step further, providing a balanced combination of power and fuel efficiency in a single engine. The 2.0-liter I-4 provides quite good performance.
Although its output power is only 296 horsepower, slightly lower than 300 horsepower, its torque output has reached 295 pound-feet. Most importantly, this engine is very fuel-efficient. The average fuel consumption of Jaguar F-Pace is 22 miles per gallon when driving in the city and 27 miles per gallon on the highway. At 150 HP/L, this is a heck engine.
No one is better at turbocharger. 911 threw all the other cars out of the skating rink for a reason. But now we are talking about four cylinders. There is a sense of fashion and elegance, which may make people underestimate its true ability until you uncover its powerful engine.
Porsche took an unconventional approach to the engine of the Cayman S, choosing a four-cylinder boxer design instead of the standard six-cylinder. However, they amplified its performance by adding a turbocharger, which made Cayman very powerful. It has an impressive 350 horsepower and 309 pound-feet of torque.
When you look at this car, it may look like any other car, but once you drive it, it will show its true nature. What impressed people was not its aesthetics and appearance, but its unexpectedly powerful engine.
Under the hood, you will find a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine, which produces 315 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque for the 2023 Volkswagen R. Thanks to this engine, it is a typical illusion, combining the traditional daily appearance with a powerful and dynamic engine. Still don’t believe this thing can beat the V8 engine? Golf r will reach 60 miles per hour in 3.9 seconds.
This is a very iconic engine, which shows that cars can become powerful without extremely high displacement. Mitsubishi Evolution X, though compact in size, proved to be a particularly powerful sedan in its time.
Specially designed for racing cars, this car is recognized as a reliable and efficient 2.0-liter turbocharged engine, which produces 291 horsepower and an impressive 300 pound-feet of torque, making its power rise ratio 145.5 horsepower/liter.
This is surprising. Ford is one of the best-selling car brands, and its most popular reason is its trucks and V8. However, cars like the Mustang EcoBoost are under the radar of most car enthusiasts, which is a mistake they made.
Mustang’s 2.3-liter engine can produce 310 horsepower and 320 pound-feet of torque, and it is one of the highest performance four-cylinder engines at present. This fuel-efficient engine consumes an average of 30 miles per gallon and provides 135 horsepower per liter.
Under the hood, you will find a seemingly typical 2.0-liter four-cylinder in-line four-cylinder engine. But don’t let appearances fool you. Mercedes-Benz made full use of the potential of this four-cylinder engine, making its output power reach an astonishing 416 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque. In short, the performance of this engine exceeds that of many six-cylinder engines, and it is very close to the power of V8 engine, with 208 horsepower per liter. This is more than Khyron, which has four turbines and 16 cylinders with a displacement of 8.0 liters.