13 of the best cars with 3-cylinder engines
Today we bring you 13 of the best 3 cylinder cars that you should NOT underestimate! Not only nowadays, but also in the past time there were such and with quite good capabilities and EQUAL even weighs than now capabilities and features.
1. Daihatsu Charade GTi
Look beyond the slightly bland design and deceptive badging and you'll see what a remarkable little machine the Charade GTti is. With its cute little 993cc engine and supercharged supercharged engine, this is one awesome mini sports car. The first with such a small and such a powerful engine with as much as 100hp. One of the favourites of the many motorsport enthusiasts of the time. It was also one of the biggest competitors to the Golf GTi 16V. It was the world's first sports car with a 1-litre engine to break the 100 bhp/litre barrier. The well thought out engineering creation gave the company a big boost with its lightweight chassis. It is now one of many people's favourite vintage Japanese cars. It was produced from 1987, until 1993.
2. Melkus RS 1000
One of the first sports cars with winged doors and a unique aerodynamic design. Together with Mercedes they are the champions of "flying" cars. The goal in those days was to build sports cars with economical engines for low class racing. With its 992cc two-stroke, 3 cylinder, 70hp engine, it was a unique low-end sports car for its time with a beautiful design. Not to mention, the ultra-lightweight 290 lb. body makes this car look faster. It was also equipped with a 5 speed to reach the famous 165 km/h. Produced in 1969 - 1979, the car was based on the Wartburg 353. Only 101 units were produced, then another model was attempted but it led to the total bankruptcy of the brand in 2014.
3. DKW 3=6 - 1953 - 1959
A small, light, economical and fast city car. What does a man need in the 50's, well a car with a two-stroke engine, 890 cc and 40 hp. With its 870 pounds, the car is perfect for a ride or speeding around town. These cars were also used in racing. Let's face it, they look a bit like a Citroen model.
4. BMW i8 - 2014
It is a sporty economical and ecological small and unique car of a new generation. Equipped with a 1.5 liter petrol engine with 3 cylinders, the unique 362 hp and electric motor. This car is not to be underestimated even by biggies like Ferrari Porsche etc. It's a beast! A similar engine was used in the MINI and MBW 2 series. Top speed 250 km/h and 0-60 in 4.4 seconds.... IMPRESSIVE!
5. Honda Beat
Great little Japanese car...., convertible. Economical and agile... Again with 3 cylinders, 61 hp, 5 speeds and 700 kg... Keep in mind that despite the small engine, this car is sporty, completely and is enough considering its weight. It was produced from 1991 to 1996. Looking at its production number of 33,600 it was a favorite of the Japanese.
6. FORD FIESTA 1.0 ECOBOOST ZETEC
A small ECO and an ICONOMIC sports "fast "mobile 😛 Ooh yeah, it's a sports car and not a low end one at that. This car is a frequent choice in rally racing and drag racing. It's equipped with a 1.5 liter 3 cylinder, 140 hp engine doing about 220 km/h, which is plenty.
7. Suzuki Cappuccino - 1991-1997
The next Japanese favorite....., I lied...., later became a European favorite as well. This beetle has a 657cc engine with 65hp. DOHC 3 cylinders, weight 725 kg. 4 and 5 speed gearbox. The car was intended at first for the Japanese market only and was one of the desirable ones due to its low charge, taxes and cheap maintenance. About 13,000 units were sold in Japan, then the European version appeared. Which, after its introduction, won the Best Sports Car and Car of the Show awards. By the way if you look you find a leeeeeeery similarity to the Dodge 😛
8. Aquila Synergy Cup
Mini sports model, with parts from Toyota Aygo, Peugeot 107, Citroen C1. Engine 3 cylinders 1 liter Toyota 1KR-FE with 81 hp. Ultra light sports car weighing 280 kg. The car is designed for racing similar to Formula in low class, but is quite agile. It can also be raced by new racers, and it can be registered and driven on the road like a regular car... or so they say.
9. SAAB 93 - 1956-1960 and 96 - 1960-1980
A legendary car in the class of cheap economy city cars, also used in racing. Fitted with a 740cc 3 cylinder, two stroke engine. It comes in two versions with 38 hp and two carburetors or in the SAAB 96 model with 57 hp ti carbureted 800cc engine. A great classic city car.
10. Subaru Justy -
1.0 or 1.2 litre 3-cylinder, 5-speed, 885 kg. 75 hp. Produced 1984-2010, then revived again and to this day models are still made with similar modification. Most modifications are also available with 4WD transmissions.
11. Autozam AZ-1 - 1992-1995
Or the Suzuki Cara. 657 kbhp DOHC 12v turbo engine with 64 hp.
12. Mazda Furai
This is not any Mazda, but a brutal Mazda with its unique rotary and one-of-a-kind three-cylinder engine with 450 hp 675 kg. Weight . I said one of a kind because it's only one unit and a concept model made in 2007. During a Top Gear series of news photos they said it got undercooked, that's why this unique never made it any further. Sad... But even if it had gone on sale, it only runs on pure ethanol.
13. Smart Roadster - 2003 - 2008
0.6 or 0.7cc engines with turbo and three cylinders. It has a 6-speed gearbox, 100 hp and a weight of 790 kg. It's a super turbo mega small SMART car that's well worth it. About 43,091 units were produced. This car is fuel efficient and environmentally friendly because of its record carbon emissions, not to mention its unique fuel economy. Riding in this car gives the feeling of more than 100 hp, but maybe that's because of the lightweight body. Oh yeah.... the motors on this Smart are an engineering achievement by Mercedes- Benz 😉
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