However, the V8 engine is not dead yet and is still the best naturally aspirated route to 400 hp. So if you want that sound and torque, you still have options for cheap cars with 400 horsepower.

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Under the hood, we can expect a 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder or a 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6. The former produces 300 hp (224 ...