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2forme · 04-05-2013, 10:41 AM

I'd say 500+. More than that, and you just fishtail everywhere.

HunterGreene · 04-05-2013, 10:54 AM

Im going to agree with the others here and say its about weight

Tuner/Import--north of 300 is alot
Musclecar--north of 500
super/hypercar--800 or more
Saiyan--above 9000

chulooz · 04-05-2013, 10:59 AM

Its relative. Once a factory engine makes over 400hp I think its considered potent.

SVTSHC · 04-05-2013, 11:15 AM

As a general statement upwards of 700 for me is when things get crazy.

But as a not so general statement it depends entirely on weight, 400-500HP can feel ridiculous in car that's sub 3000lbs or even more crazy if it's sub 2500lbs.

DarkSunrise · 04-05-2013, 11:21 AM

If we're just talking about the engine, anything north of 600 hp I'd consider pretty impressive.

If we're talking about speed, it's relative to weight for me. Anything under 6.00 lbs/hp is pretty damn impressive.

rice_classic · 04-05-2013, 02:56 PM

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SVTSHC · 04-05-2013, 02:56 PM

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HunterGreene · 04-05-2013, 02:59 PM

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Wait, but what was the question?

rice_classic · 04-05-2013, 03:02 PM

I'd like to take into consider the size of the tire, weight of the car and amount of downforce.

300hp in a CRX is a LOT of power but 300hp in an Indy Car is not.

I think when a certain amount of HP reaches the "whoa" factor for me is directly proportional to much power in excess of what the car/tires can handle exists.

I've been in a 250hp CRX on a track and thought, "Holy crap this thing is fast!" Then I was in a 500hp Corvette, going several MPH faster than said CRX, and felt like I was on a Sunday drive. The Corvette was LOTS faster but didn't feel like it.

mmmm, isn't relativity fun.

rice_classic · 04-05-2013, 03:03 PM

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SVTSHC · 04-05-2013, 03:04 PM

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Rougenite · 04-05-2013, 07:12 PM

Hmmm well.....~400 out of the tC, guess u get used to it when i made the jump of about 140 HP it was a wow factor....what happened to first and second? dammit.....

Id say now that it does indeed have to do with the p/w ratio. Im thinking a 600 will put my butt into a pucker real quick!

NorseLegend · 04-05-2013, 07:52 PM

In the BR-Z/FR-S? 300/350 would be perfect, 500-600 is "oh shit" territory. In something like a Lotus, 400 is approaching that territory, but in a bigger sports car, 700 is getting up there.

wbradley · 04-05-2013, 09:45 PM

My 85 GTI had around 100 horse and was fun to drive. Same era Corolla GTS had approx. 115 and was peppier. Fast forward to the present and there is a 1400 HP Supra dynod on YouTube.

All things relative I guess. My 08 Accord had 268 HP and the most any of my cars has had. If I were to get another vehicle with 400 plus ponies like a Mustang GT that would seem like a lot to me.

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rice_classic Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Nevermorange FRS Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 4,160 Thanks: 755 Thanked 4,200 Times in 1,803 Posts Mentioned: 77 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I'd like to take into consider the size of the tire, weight of the car and amount of downforce. 300hp in a CRX is a LOT of power but 300hp in an Indy Car is not. I think when a certain amount of HP reaches the "whoa" factor for me is directly proportional to much power in excess of what the car/tires can handle exists. I've been in a 250hp CRX on a track and thought, "Holy crap this thing is fast!" Then I was in a 500hp Corvette, going several MPH faster than said CRX, and felt like I was on a Sunday drive. The Corvette was LOTS faster but didn't feel like it. mmmm, isn't relativity fun. __________________ SCCA T4 - FRS

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