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? Comments 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 What’s Kia Hinting At With These Shadowy Teasers? News Mercedes G-Class Cabriolet Teased In Prototype Form News Every Car That Qualifies For The UK EV Grant Formula 1 One Of Ayrton Senna’s Most Famous F1 Cars Is Coming Up For Sale News New Versions Of Renault 5, 4 And Alpine A290 Get Full £3750 EV Grant News JLR Has Reportedly Sacked Design Boss Gerry McGovernSubscribe 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 Honda Civic Review: The Nicest Car You Probably Never Think About Reviews 2025 BYD Seal 6 Touring Review: There’s Value, But It’s Not Very Good Reviews Cupra Formentor VZ5 Review: We’re Not Sure Why It Exists, But We’re Glad It Does Reviews Volvo EX30 Cross Country Review: A Good Car Spoiled By Software Reviews 2025 Vauxhall Mokka GSE Review: Decent, But It Has One Big Problem Reviews 2025 Cupra Leon Estate Review: A Superb All-Rounder In A Class Of One
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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