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 200-300 500 Good question! Well I think my E30 is powerful enough with it’s 136hp M42B18is swap. But it depends on the weight. :) dependa on weight 200 for me seems just short on power. 250+. But depends on the weight of the car 370 brake hosepowers depends on the car type and p/w ratio, for hatches 150+ sedans 200+ in my book 250-280 is pretty much enough for a 1300-1350kg car 250 Depends on the weight but generally I don’t care about anything with less than 180. Except the 500 Abarth Pagination Page 3 Next page Next Page Previous page Prev 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
Good question! Well I think my E30 is powerful enough with it’s 136hp M42B18is swap. But it depends on the weight. :)
Depends on the weight but generally I don’t care about anything with less than 180. Except the 500 Abarth
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Good question! Well I think my E30 is powerful enough with it’s 136hp M42B18is swap. But it depends on the weight. :)
dependa on weight
200 for me seems just short on power. 250+. But depends on the weight of the car
370 brake hosepowers
depends on the car type and p/w ratio, for hatches 150+ sedans 200+ in my book
250-280 is pretty much enough for a 1300-1350kg car
250
Depends on the weight but generally I don’t care about anything with less than 180. Except the 500 Abarth