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 300 Depends on the weight of the car 350 Weight to power ratio matters most to me,but i’d say from 230bhp 375-400 Around 300. 250-300bhp usable brake Depends on the weight. I would say .20hp/kg Depends on the car, but 250+ is pretty powerful for 1000-1150 kg 600 Pagination Page 1 Next page Next Page Latest News News 48V Mild Hybrid Toyota Land Cruiser Now On Sale At £80k News Ford Focus Production Ends After 27 Years Toys and Gadgets Tiny Group B-Inspired Fiat To Be Immortalised As Hot Wheels Model News Mitsubishi Is Officially Returning To Britain In 2026 Motorsport The Chevrolet Camaro Lives On In 2026, Sort Of... News The Toyota Land Cruiser Has Been Liberty WalkedSubscribe 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 Cupra Leon Estate Review: A Superb All-Rounder In A Class Of One Reviews 2025 Nissan Ariya Nismo Review: Yikes 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
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300
Depends on the weight of the car
350
Weight to power ratio matters most to me,
but i’d say from 230bhp
375-400
Around 300.
250-300bhp usable brake
Depends on the weight. I would say .20hp/kg
Depends on the car, but 250+ is pretty powerful for 1000-1150 kg
600