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 800 plus. It all depends on what you have. Once you get used to a certain power output, you will want more. 350+ Depends on the car, but the 400hp mark typically gets my attention on anything 200ps and more I say a car above 130hp like the twingo 133 for me is fast but I would say anything above 330hp (around e46 m3 territory) is really quick. Obviously depends on weight and class but 400+ Depends on the weight but 300+ seems fair enough 250 is already good Anything under a 10:1 lbs:hp ratio is 400hp,depends on weight to power ratio Pagination Page 5 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
800 plus. It all depends on what you have. Once you get used to a certain power output, you will want more.
I say a car above 130hp like the twingo 133 for me is fast but I would say anything above 330hp (around e46 m3 territory) is really quick.
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800 plus. It all depends on what you have. Once you get used to a certain power output, you will want more.
350+
Depends on the car, but the 400hp mark typically gets my attention on anything
200ps and more
I say a car above 130hp like the twingo 133 for me is fast but I would say anything above 330hp (around e46 m3 territory) is really quick.
Obviously depends on weight and class but 400+
Depends on the weight but 300+ seems fair enough
250 is already good
Anything under a 10:1 lbs:hp ratio is
400hp,depends on weight to power ratio