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? Sponsored PostsComments 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 This TB48-Powered Nissan Patrol Has 1000bhp News Toyota Confirms It’s Working On A New Twin-Turbo V8 News New Toyota MR2: Everything We Know So Far News Mopar Will Pay A Bright Tribute To A Classic Dodge Truck At SEMA News Manhart Launches Ludicrous 794bhp Range Rover Sport News 2025 Tokyo Motor Show: All The Big RevealsSubscribe 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 Seat Ibiza Review: Satisfying Supermini Survivor Reviews Smart #5 Brabus Review: Stupidly Quick For A Smart Reviews 2025 Honda Prelude Review: A Little Too Quirky For Its Own Good Reviews 2025 Land Rover Defender 90 Review: Still Nails The Brief Reviews 2025 Mercedes CLA Review: The Best Mercedes EV Yet Reviews Mazda 6e Review: Good To Look At, Decent To Drive, Annoying To Use
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