How many BHP does it take for you to consider a car "powerful"? Gabz 26 Feb 2016 Share Previous Article At what age did you pass your driving test? Next Article Is it going to be an upgrade or a downgrade? Related Articles Ask Car Throttle I have the opportunity to buy a super high-mileage (+400k miles) Skoda Octavia for £200. Would you want to see a series on it? And if so, what should we do with it? Ask Car Throttle South African CTzens! What car stuff should I be doing in/near Cape Town? Ask Car Throttle What do you think are the benefits of living with a car guy? Ask Car Throttle CT fans of India! We might be heading to India soon for video fun - what cool stuff should we do/see with cars?! Ask Car Throttle Where are the most expensive places to buy used cars? Ask Car Throttle The 10 Best Comments On CT Last WeekComments Depends on the weight of the car and the type of engine If you’d of asked me 2 years ago I’d of said 180bhp but nowadays I’d say 300bhp upwards 100hp per door Below 100 - well ok100-150 - solid150-200 - nice200 - 250 very nice250+ epicPowerful? 200+ I’d say 160+ depends on weight really though. In a Mazda Miata, 200+ horsepower is enough Having more than 250bhp is what I would consider fast having been in a Mk 3 focus ST which is an absolute rocket ship on ordinary roads :) it is powerful when you can reach it’s limits with quite a lot of effort to be considered powerful around 250 bhp is required 200 BHP Pagination Page 8 Next page Next Page Previous page Prev Page Latest News News Jeremy Clarkson is making a special car-themed episode of Clarkson's Farm Workshop Your Days Won’t Feel Flat With the Clarke IBC80A Intelligent Battery Charger Workshop Freshen Up Your Ride With Clarke’s 25L Traffic Film Remover Workshop The Clarke CES680F Folding Engine Stand – Versatile, Accessible, Affordable Workshop Tool Yourself Up With the Clarke CHT862 235 Piece Tool KitSign up for The Car Throttle NewsletterYour info will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Leave this field blank More News Workshop The Clarke PCC190 Car Cover Helps Cover all the Bases Workshop Make a Real Impact With the Clarke CEW1000 ½” Drive 450nm Impact Wrench Workshop Be Ready to Help with the Clarke CJL54D 480A Professional Jump Leads Workshop Stay Pumped on a Budget with the Clarke FP300 Twin Cylinder Foot Pump Workshop Never Lose a Part Again with Clarke’s CSR94 Storage Bin Rack
Having more than 250bhp is what I would consider fast having been in a Mk 3 focus ST which is an absolute rocket ship on ordinary roads :)
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Depends on the weight of the car and the type of engine
If you’d of asked me 2 years ago I’d of said 180bhp but nowadays I’d say 300bhp upwards
100hp per door
Below 100 - well ok
100-150 - solid
150-200 - nice
200 - 250 very nice
250+ epic
Powerful? 200+ I’d say
160+ depends on weight really though.
In a Mazda Miata, 200+ horsepower is enough
Having more than 250bhp is what I would consider fast having been in a Mk 3 focus ST which is an absolute rocket ship on ordinary roads :)
it is powerful when you can reach it’s limits with quite a lot of effort
to be considered powerful around 250 bhp is required
200 BHP