The Greatest 3-Cylinder Engines Ever Made
They might have tiny capacities, and sure, they're more akin to bike engines, but there have been some truly epic 3-cylinder, production powertrains over the years that deserve recognition...
1. Honda E07A
Featured in the most epic of Kei Cars - the RWD Honda Beat - this 656cc was a 90s Japanese…
2. Ford 1.0-litre EcoBoost
Winning countless awards on release, this turbocharged Ford three-pot was perfect for the…
3. Alfa Romeo 33 1.8 D
The turbodiesel powertrain in this little slice of Italy was a perfect break from the…
4. Daihatsu Copen KF I3
Another Kei car great, the Daihatsu Copen featured a revvy little 659cc triple that produced…
6. Honda S07A
Featured most prominently in the Honda S660, the S07A was placed in the middle of the Japanese…
7. Suzuki F6A
Despite being a Suzuki engine, the 657cc unit was most famous for its mid-engined placement in…
Have we missed any other great production three-cylinder engines out from our list? Comment below if you have any suggestions!
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Comments
The ford 1.0 ecoboost is a cracking little engine. Works so well in the fiesta.
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my 1-L Suzuki 3 cyl is good-ish..
Bmw I8 engine?
the BMW i8’s 3cilinder turbo!
Do bike engines count? Like the Triumph Rocket or the MV Agusta 3 cylinder engines. Those are great ones IMO.
Toyota 1KR-FE? Economical, sounds good and only weighs 69kg
Triumph triples are awesome too!
My car has VW’s 1.0 MPI 3 cylinder and its alright I guess.
Renault 900cc TCe?
Wheres the Aygo?😂