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Cars with the best power-to-weight ratio

We ranked 301 cars from the 1CARS catalog by power-to-weight ratio. The Hennessey Venom F5 leads with 978 kW/t (1,330 PS/t · 1,312 hp/t).

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Cars with the best power-to-weight ratio

No. 1–25 of 301
  1. 1. Hennessey Venom F5 Venom F5 I · 2020–present 6.6 V8 twin-turbo (E85) Limited run 978 kW/t1,330 PS/t · 1,312 hp/t Specs: Hennessey Venom F5 6.6 V8 twin-turbo (E85)
  2. 2. Rimac Nevera 2018 Electric Limited run · 150 built 612 kW/t832 PS/t · 821 hp/t Specs: Rimac Nevera Electric
  3. 3. Bugatti Centodieci 2022 8.0 l W16 (1,600 PS) Limited run · 10 built 596 kW/t810 PS/t · 799 hp/t Specs: Bugatti Centodieci 8.0 l W16 (1,600 PS)
  4. 4. Bugatti Chiron 2016–2024 8.0 l Sport Limited run · 500 built 558 kW/t758 PS/t · 748 hp/t Specs: Bugatti Chiron 8.0 l Sport
  5. 5. Chevrolet Corvette Corvette C8 · 2020–present 5.5 l ZR1X V8 twin-turbo hybrid 494 kW/t671 PS/t · 662 hp/t Specs: Chevrolet Corvette 5.5 l ZR1X V8 twin-turbo hybrid
  6. 6. Koenigsegg Agera R 2011–2014 5.0 l Agera R Limited run 492 kW/t669 PS/t · 660 hp/t Specs: Koenigsegg Agera R 5.0 l Agera R
  7. 7. McLaren P1 2013–2015 3.8 l P1 Limited run · 375 built 452 kW/t615 PS/t · 607 hp/t Specs: McLaren P1 3.8 l P1
  8. 8. Ferrari LaFerrari 2013–2018 6.3 l LaFerrari Limited run · 499 built 447 kW/t607 PS/t · 599 hp/t Specs: Ferrari LaFerrari 6.3 l LaFerrari
  9. 9. Saleen S7 S7 I · 2000–2009 7.0 V8 Twin Turbo 430 kW/t585 PS/t · 577 hp/t Specs: Saleen S7 7.0 V8 Twin Turbo
  10. 10. McLaren Senna 2018–2019 4.0 l V8 (800 PS) Limited run · 500 built 428 kW/t582 PS/t · 574 hp/t Specs: McLaren Senna 4.0 l V8 (800 PS)
  11. 11. Ariel Atom Atom 4 · 2018–present 4 2.0 Turbo 391 kW/t531 PS/t · 524 hp/t Specs: Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo
  12. 12. Ferrari F12 Berlinetta F12berlinetta · 2012–2017 6.3 l F12tdf 378 kW/t513 PS/t · 506 hp/t Specs: Ferrari F12 Berlinetta 6.3 l F12tdf
  13. 13. McLaren 720S 2017–2023 4.0 l 720S 374 kW/t508 PS/t · 501 hp/t Specs: McLaren 720S 4.0 l 720S
  14. 14. McLaren F1 1992–1998 6.1 l Limited run · 106 built 366 kW/t497 PS/t · 491 hp/t Specs: McLaren F1 6.1 l
  15. 15. Porsche 911 GT1 1996–1999 3.2 l Limited run · 25 built 365 kW/t496 PS/t · 489 hp/t Specs: Porsche 911 GT1 3.2 l
  16. 16. Marussia B2 2009–2014 2.8 l Limited run · 500 built 364 kW/t494 PS/t · 487 hp/t Specs: Marussia B2 2.8 l
  17. 17. Ferrari 488 2015–2020 3.9 l Pista 353 kW/t480 PS/t · 474 hp/t Specs: Ferrari 488 3.9 l Pista
  18. 18. McLaren 625C 2015 3.8 l 344 kW/t468 PS/t · 462 hp/t Specs: McLaren 625C 3.8 l
  19. 19. Ferrari 812 2017–2024 6.5 l Competizione 337 kW/t458 PS/t · 452 hp/t Specs: Ferrari 812 6.5 l Competizione
  20. 20. Ferrari Enzo 2002–2004 6.0 l Enzo Limited run · 498 built 328 kW/t446 PS/t · 439 hp/t Specs: Ferrari Enzo 6.0 l Enzo
  21. 21. Porsche Carrera GT Carrera GT 980 · 2003–2006 5.7 l Carrera GT 326 kW/t443 PS/t · 437 hp/t Specs: Porsche Carrera GT 5.7 l Carrera GT
  22. 22. Dodge Challenger SRT Demon Challenger SRT Demon LC · 2018 6.2 V8 supercharged, 100+ octane 324 kW/t441 PS/t · 435 hp/t Specs: Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 6.2 V8 supercharged, 100+ octane
  23. 23. Ford GT 2017–2022 3.5 l EcoBoost V6 twin-turbo 324 kW/t440 PS/t · 434 hp/t Specs: Ford GT 3.5 l EcoBoost V6 twin-turbo
  24. 24. McLaren MP4-12C 2011–2014 3.8 l 12C (2013 update) 321 kW/t436 PS/t · 430 hp/t Specs: McLaren MP4-12C 3.8 l 12C (2013 update)
  25. 25. Bugatti EB110 1991–1996 3.5 l 317 kW/t431 PS/t · 426 hp/t Specs: Bugatti EB110 3.5 l

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Method and data

Power-to-weight is the peak power of a version divided by its kerb weight from the same specification, in kilowatts per tonne. Each model appears once, with its best version. Makers measure weight differently (EU kerb weight includes a 75 kg driver, a dry weight has no fluids), so treat small gaps with caution. How we collect and check data

Ranked: 301 of 1,149 models in the 1CARS catalog have a figure for this list.

Not ranked: Devel Motors Devel Sixteen (649 kW/t) — concept car; Pagani Zonda R (550 kW/t) — racing car. Concept cars, prototypes, one-offs and racing cars stay out of the ranking; limited-run models are marked.

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Which car has the best power-to-weight ratio in the 1CARS catalog?

The Hennessey Venom F5 (Venom F5 I · 2020–present), with 978 kW/t (1,330 PS/t · 1,312 hp/t). Second is the Rimac Nevera with 612 kW/t.

How is this ranking compiled?

Power-to-weight is the peak power of a version divided by its kerb weight from the same specification, in kilowatts per tonne. Each model appears once, with its best version. Makers measure weight differently (EU kerb weight includes a 75 kg driver, a dry weight has no fluids), so treat small gaps with caution.

Why is a model missing from the list?

A model is listed only when the 1CARS catalog has a confirmed figure for it. Models without an official figure stay out instead of getting an estimate, and the list grows as we add data. Concept cars, prototypes, one-offs and racing cars are not ranked; limited-run models are marked.