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How much horsepower is "fast"?

My friend group and I have been debating this topic for a week, so hopefully you can just settle it—how much horsepower is actually “fast”?

Claire Beaney · Updated on Sep 20, 2022

Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.

Great question! Based on general industry attitudes, a horsepower above 300 is “fast”—but here’s a further breakdown of what that generally looks like:

75 hp: Small entry-level city car

110-200 hp: Mid-sized family car

300+ hp: Performance-oriented vehicles

500+ hp: Supercars

Hope that sorted out your debate!

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