How many BHP does it take for you to consider a car "powerful"? Gabz 26 Feb 2016 Previous At what age did you pass your driving test? Next Is it going to be an upgrade or a downgrade? Sponsored PostsComments 300 Depends on the weight of the car 350 Weight to power ratio matters most to me,but i’d say from 230bhp 375-400 Around 300. 250-300bhp usable brake Depends on the weight. I would say .20hp/kg Depends on the car, but 250+ is pretty powerful for 1000-1150 kg 600 Pagination Page 1 Next page Next Page Latest News News Renault Will Auction 100 Classic Cars, And Here Are Our Favourites News Next Toyota GR Corolla Could Ditch Inline-Three Power News Mercedes CLA Hybrid Now On Sale In UK From £38,700 News A Rear-Wheel Drive Bentley Continental Supersports Is Coming News The New Renault Twingo Is Here, And It’s Adorable News These Are The Best-Selling Cars In The UK So Far In 2025Subscribe to our NewsletterGet the latest car news, reviews and unmissable promotions from the team direct to your inboxFor more information see our Privacy Policy Leave this field blank Latest Reviews Reviews 2025 Nissan Ariya Nismo Review: Yikes Reviews 2025 Seat Ibiza Review: Satisfying Supermini Survivor Reviews Smart #5 Brabus Review: Stupidly Quick For A Smart Reviews 2025 Honda Prelude Review: A Little Too Quirky For Its Own Good Reviews 2025 Land Rover Defender 90 Review: Still Nails The Brief Reviews 2025 Mercedes CLA Review: The Best Mercedes EV Yet
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300
Depends on the weight of the car
350
Weight to power ratio matters most to me,
but i’d say from 230bhp
375-400
Around 300.
250-300bhp usable brake
Depends on the weight. I would say .20hp/kg
Depends on the car, but 250+ is pretty powerful for 1000-1150 kg
600