Nowadays, many cars don't need a V8 engine to achieve over 300 horsepower, as automakers equip them with 4-cylinder engines but with turbochargers for higher power output.
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| Mercedes-AMG CLA45/GLA45These are the most powerful cars among those using 4-cylinder engines. Powering the vehicle is a 2.0L turbocharged I4 engine, producing 375 horsepower and a maximum torque of 474 Nm. |
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| Volvo S60/V60 PolestarIt is one of Volvo's fastest cars. The car uses a 2.0L turbocharged and supercharged I4 engine producing 362 horsepower and 470 Nm of maximum torque, capable of accelerating from 0-100 km/h in approximately 4.4 seconds. |
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| All-wheel drive modelFord Focus RSIt is equipped with a suspension system capable of impressive handling. Powering the vehicle is a 2.3L turbocharged I4 engine, delivering 350 horsepower and a maximum torque of 474 Nm. |
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| Famous for its sports cars with large-displacement engines, butPorscheNot to be left out of the race in the 4-cylinder engine segment, the 718 Cayman S/Boxster S line is equipped with a 2.5L H4 turbocharged engine, producing 350 horsepower and 418 Nm of maximum torque, allowing it to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in approximately 4 seconds. |
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| Swedish automaker Volvo continues to feature on the list of powerful four-cylinder cars, with a range of products.XC90, S90, V90, V90 Cross Country, and XC60 2018.These vehicles utilize a 2.0L, four-cylinder engine with turbochargers and superchargers, delivering 316 horsepower and a maximum torque of 400 Nm. |
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| Muscle carFord Mustang EcoBoostThe Mustang EcoBoost is the weakest model in the Mustang family, unable to compare to the 5.0L V8 or 3.7L V6 versions. However, the Mustang EcoBoost has higher sales than the V6 version, and Ford will discontinue the V6 model in 2018. The Mustang EcoBoost is equipped with a 2.3L turbocharged I4 engine, producing 310 horsepower and 433 Nm of torque. |
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| Honda Civic Type RIt uses a 2.0L turbocharged I4 engine producing 306 horsepower and 400 Nm of maximum torque, with front-wheel drive and a 6-speed manual transmission. Compared to the standard version, the Civic Type R also features adaptive suspension, high-performance brakes, and an interior with extensive use of carbon fiber materials. |
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| Highly rated for its driving feel,Subaru WRX STIIt is also one of the most powerful 4-cylinder engine models in the world. The H4, 2.5L turbocharged engine produces 305 horsepower and a maximum torque of 393 Nm. |
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| Porsche 718 Cayman/BoxsterThe standard version also uses a 2.0L turbocharged H4 engine, producing 300 horsepower and 380 Nm of maximum torque, slightly lower specifications than the S version mentioned above. |
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