Cars with highest power to weight ratio
Top 40 cars with most powerful engines relative to vehicle weight. Updated September 2025.
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 |  |
| 2. | 2026 Giamaro Automobili Katla | 1467 |  |
| 3. | 2017 Hennessey Venom F5 | 1336 |  |
| 4. | 2023 Hennessey Venom F5 Revolution | 1312 |  |
| 5. | 2024 Hennessey Venom F5 Revolution Roadster | 1312 |  |
| 6. | 2019 Ultima RS | 1290 |  |
| 7. | 2014 Fahlke Larea GT1 S12 | 1267 |  |
| 8. | 2025 YangWang U9 Xtreme | 1200 |  |
| 9. | 2026 YangWang U9 Xtreme | 1200 |  |
| 10. | 2025 Deus Vayanne | 1200 |  |
| 11. | 2019 Koenigsegg Regera EPU | 1195 |  |
| 12. | 2015 Hennessey Venom GT '16 | 1166 |  |
| 13. | 2026 Zenvo Aurora Tur | 1165 |  |
| 14. | 2025 Koenigsegg Sadair's Spear | 1157 |  |
| 15. | 2024 Koenigsegg Chimera | 1143 |  |
| 16. | 2025 Giamaro Automobili Katla | 1136 |  |
| 17. | 2013 HTT Locus Plethore LC-1300 | 1130 |  |
| 18. | 2023 Koenigsegg Gemera | 1133 |  |
| 19. | 2015 Ultima Evolution Convertible | 1097 |  |
| 20. | 2021 Ultima RS | 1097 |  |
| 21. | 2025 Czinger 21C Blackbird | 1089 |  |
| 22. | 2015 Ultima Evolution | 1074 |  |
| 23. | 2017 Ford Mustang Hurst Kenne Bell R-Code | 1071 |  |
| 24. | 2019 Lotus Evija | 1064 |  |
| 25. | 2008 9ff DraXster | 1063 |  |
| 26. | 2019 Aspark Owl | 1032 |  |
| 27. | 2010 Caparo T1 Speedster | 1045 |  |
| 28. | 2004 Caterham Super Seven RST V8-Levante Supercharged | 1043 |  |
| 29. | 2008 Caparo T1 Convertible | 1027 |  |
| 30. | 2013 SSC Ultimate Aero XT | 1024 |  |
| 31. | 2017 Kirkham Cobra 860 | 1018 |  |
| 32. | 2010 Fahlke Larea GT1 S10 | 1010 |  |
| 33. | 2007 Caparo T1 | 1000 |  |
| 34. | 2014 Koenigsegg One:1 | 1000 |  |
| 35. | 2023 McMurtry Spéirling | 1000 |  |
| 36. | 2005 Orca SC7 | 1000 |  |
| 37. | 2016 Quantum GP700 | 1000 |  |
| 38. | 2023 Koenigsegg CC850 | 1000 |  |
| 39. | 2020 Engler FF | 986 |  |
| 40. | 2025 Engler V12 | 986 |  |
Sources
All data sourced from manufacturer's official figures.
List authored by Christian Zelcs. Last updated on 09/20/2025, last addition - YangWang U9 Xtreme.
