Cars with highest power to weight ratio

Top 40 cars with most powerful engines relative to vehicle weight. Updated August 2026.

Most accurate predictor of acceleration is power to weight ratio. The more power engine can produce and the less mass it has to accelerate, the quicker the acceleration.

For low speed acceleration and acceleration from standstill, traction also plays important role. Aerodynamic drag takes over as dominating factor at high speed.

Everything in between is where power to weight ratio matters the most. Mid-range acceleration is also important for track performance.

# make & model Hp/tonne▼ Image
1. 2025 Hennessey Venom F5 Evolution 1451 Photo of 2025 Hennessey Venom F5 Evolution
2. 2026 Giamaro Automobili Katla 1467 Photo of 2026 Giamaro Automobili Katla
3. 2017 Hennessey Venom F5 1336 Photo of 2017 Hennessey Venom F5
4. 2023 Hennessey Venom F5 Revolution 1311 Photo of 2023 Hennessey Venom F5 Revolution
5. 2024 Hennessey Venom F5 Revolution Roadster 1312 Photo of 2024 Hennessey Venom F5 Revolution Roadster
6. 2019 Ultima RS 1290 Photo of 2019 Ultima RS
7. 2014 Fahlke Larea GT1 S12 1267 Photo of 2014 Fahlke Larea GT1 S12
8. 2025 YangWang U9 Xtreme 1200 Photo of 2025 YangWang U9 Xtreme
9. 2026 YangWang U9 Xtreme 1200 Photo of 2026 YangWang U9 Xtreme
10. 2025 Deus Vayanne 1200 Photo of 2025 Deus Vayanne
11. 2019 Koenigsegg Regera EPU 1195 Photo of 2019 Koenigsegg Regera EPU
12. 2026 Koenigsegg CCGT1 1185 Photo of 2026 Koenigsegg CCGT1
13. 2015 Hennessey Venom GT '16 1166 Photo of 2015 Hennessey Venom GT '16
14. 2026 Zenvo Aurora Tur 1165 Photo of 2026 Zenvo Aurora Tur
15. 2025 Koenigsegg Sadair's Spear 1157 Photo of 2025 Koenigsegg Sadair's Spear
16. 2024 Koenigsegg Chimera 1143 Photo of 2024 Koenigsegg Chimera
17. 1972 McLaren M20 1141 Photo of 1972 McLaren M20
18. 2025 Giamaro Automobili Katla 1136 Photo of 2025 Giamaro Automobili Katla
19. 2013 HTT Locus Plethore LC1300 1130 Photo of 2013 HTT Locus Plethore LC1300
20. 2023 Koenigsegg Gemera 1133 Photo of 2023 Koenigsegg Gemera
21. 2015 Ultima Evolution Convertible 1097 Photo of 2015 Ultima Evolution Convertible
22. 2021 Ultima RS 1097 Photo of 2021 Ultima RS
23. 2025 Czinger 21C Blackbird 930 Photo of 2025 Czinger 21C Blackbird
24. 2026 Bugatti Bolide 1088 Photo of 2026 Bugatti Bolide
25. 2015 Ultima Evolution 1074 Photo of 2015 Ultima Evolution
26. 2019 Lotus Evija 1064 Photo of 2019 Lotus Evija
27. 2008 9ff DraXster 1063 Photo of 2008 9ff DraXster
28. 2019 Aspark Owl 1032 Photo of 2019 Aspark Owl
29. 2010 Caparo T1 Speedster 1045 Photo of 2010 Caparo T1 Speedster
30. 2004 Caterham Super Seven RST V8-Levante Supercharged 1043 Photo of 2004 Caterham Super Seven RST V8-Levante Supercharged
31. 2008 Caparo T1 Convertible 1027 Photo of 2008 Caparo T1 Convertible
32. 2013 SSC Ultimate Aero XT 1024 Photo of 2013 SSC Ultimate Aero XT
33. 2017 Kirkham Cobra 860 1018 Photo of 2017 Kirkham Cobra 860
34. 2010 Fahlke Larea GT1 S10 1010 Photo of 2010 Fahlke Larea GT1 S10
35. 2007 Caparo T1 1000 Photo of 2007 Caparo T1
36. 2014 Koenigsegg One:1 1000 Photo of 2014 Koenigsegg One:1
37. 2023 McMurtry Spéirling 1000 Photo of 2023 McMurtry Spéirling
38. 2005 Orca SC7 1000 Photo of 2005 Orca SC7
39. 2016 Quantum GP700 1000 Photo of 2016 Quantum GP700
40. 2023 Koenigsegg CC850 1000 Photo of 2023 Koenigsegg CC850

Sources

All data sourced from manufacturer's official figures.

List authored by SupercarLists.com. Last updated on 08/13/2026, last addition - Koenigsegg CCGT1.