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 7 One-Off BMWs We Wish Had Made Production Sponsored PostsComments Power ratio is all that matters : 400 BHP/ton I’d say from 250 to 300 is definitely powerful For me it is 175+ I’d say, it depends on the mass…if its an SUV or a small hatch, all rounder would pin it to ~280-350 WHP. 400-650hp 200bhp and less than 1400kg 211 bhp and 1240 kg stock 💪😊👍 inserts thank you gif I approve of this figure. Essentially, I don’t even consider a car unless it’s close to that or better, heh. (Power to weight ratio, anyway.) depends on the car you’re talking about? good engine = 250 bhppowerfull engine = 300 bhp 400 Depends how it feels when you drive it… Pagination Page 2 Next page Next Page Previous page Prev Page Latest NewsNews This Mercedes CLK DTM AMG Duo Could Be Yours For Nearly £800kNews 717bhp Aston Martin DBX S Revealed, Gets Valhalla TurbochargersNews The Ferrari 296 Speciale Is Maranello’s Most Powerful RWD CarNews Watch Out ID Buzz: The Kia PV5 Starts At £32,995News The Citroen Ami Buggy Is Back, Comes With A Robot Named AndyNews The New Citroen C5 Aircross Benefits The French Wine IndustrySubscribe 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 ReviewsReviews Citroen e-C3 Review: Cheap, But Others Are More CheerfulReviews 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser On-Road ReviewReviews 2025 Renault 5 Review: Simply BrilliantReviews Cupra Formentor VZ TSI Review: Quick, Capable, But Lacking EmotionReviews Cupra Leon VZ TSI Review: The King Of LeonsReviews 2025 Dacia Bigster Review: A Different Kind Of Horse Power
I’d say, it depends on the mass…if its an SUV or a small hatch, all rounder would pin it to ~280-350 WHP.
I approve of this figure. Essentially, I don’t even consider a car unless it’s close to that or better, heh. (Power to weight ratio, anyway.)
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Power ratio is all that matters : 400 BHP/ton
I’d say from 250 to 300 is definitely powerful
For me it is 175+
I’d say, it depends on the mass…if its an SUV or a small hatch, all rounder would pin it to ~280-350 WHP.
400-650hp
200bhp and less than 1400kg
211 bhp and 1240 kg stock 💪😊👍
inserts thank you gif
I approve of this figure. Essentially, I don’t even consider a car unless it’s close to that or better, heh. (Power to weight ratio, anyway.)
depends on the car you’re talking about?
good engine = 250 bhp
powerfull engine = 300 bhp
400
Depends how it feels when you drive it…