Top 10 Cars With Small Engines Yet Upscaled Horsepowers

A car that simply moves around at a modest pace and serves its basic purpose may not impress anyone. Nowadays, car lovers just can't get enough of high-performance cars. Automotive designers stand a chance to satisfy the transportation needs of high-end buyers by seducing them with high power outputs. The title of the highest horsepower car is always up for grabs with a release of each new model. Gone are the days when engines didn't get more power than the Honda S2000's 118.5 horsepower per litre. Today speed and power are more the important thing than everything else. Even if the market faces fluctuations based on trends and new innovations, these cars with high power outputs continue to gain their own faction of devoted fans.

We present you a list of some high-end cars with impressive power figures.

1.Mitsubishi Lancer Evo: 145 hp/litre

This high-performance sports sedan manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors is based on the normal Lancer. Currently running in the tenth generation, this car is powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged engine which churns out a maximum power of 291 hp.

2.Audi S3/Audi TTS/Volkswagen Golf R: 146 hp/litre

Whether it is Audi S3, Audi TTS or Volkswagen Golf R, all three of them are powerful enough to deliver 146 horsepower per litre. Being integrated with a 2.0-litre engine, it churns out a maximum output of 292 hp.

3.Porsche 911 Turbo S: 147.5 hp/litre

The Porsche 911 Turbo S was announced by Porsche for production in 2010 with a specific output of 147.5 horsepower per litre. With its 3.8-litre engine, it generates an impressive output of 560 hp.

4.Volvo S60/XC60: 151 hp/litre

One being a sedan and other being a crossover, both of them have got the same power figure of 151 horsepower per litre. The duo shares a 2.0-litre engine which churns out a maximum power of 302 hp.

5. Nissan GT-R Nismo: 157.9 hp/litre

Due to its impressive power figures it was nicknamed as 'Godzilla'. This car gives out a specific output of 157.9 horsepower per litre. Being powered by a 3.8-litre engine, the total power comes to a whopping 600 hp.

6. Volvo XC90: 158 hp/litre

This luxury crossover SUV is being manufactured since 2002 and is currently running in its second generation. It's turbocharged and supercharged 2.0-litre engine produces a maximum power of 316 hp with a specific output of 158 horsepower per litre.

7. McLaren 650S: 168.7 hp/litre

This supercar manufactured by McLaren Automotive was formally unveiled at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. There is no doubt that McLaren knows how to build fast cars and carrying on the legacy this car's 3.8-litre engine squeezes a maximum power of 641 hp with a specific output of 168.7 horsepower per litre.

8. Ferrari 488 GTB: 169.4 hp/litre

This Sports car was premiered at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show. While not being the first turbo Ferrari ever, it is the most power-dense. Powered by a 3.9-litre twin turbo V8 engine, it churns out 661 hp which translates to 169.4 horsepower per litre.

9. McLaren 675 LT: 175.3 hp/litre

'LT' stands for the long tail, which was not significantly longer than the 650S but does make more power. Its 3.8-litre engine churns out a maximum power of 666 hp with the specific output figures coming to 175.3 horsepower per litre.

10. Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG: 177.5 hp/litre

The AMG engineers have definitely put some time in designing this monster. Their hard work paid off with an output figure of insane 177.5 horsepower per litre. As a result, its 2.0-litre engine churns out a maximum power of 355 hp.