expect this list to shift dramatically, I'm going through a lot of my old cars and fact checking the data
Top 100 cars and bikes with highest power to weight ratio 2026
Power to weight ratio is very telling metric when it comes to both straight line acceleration and lap times alike.
A vehicle with high power output but excessive weight will not accelerate, brake or change direction as quickly as lighter vehicle, even if the lighter vehicle may be lacking in power.
Power to weight ratio, however, will not affect top speed, and very heavy cars lots of power and low coefficient of drag will dominate in high speed acceleration and top speed.
Power to weight ratio inherently is very good for motorcycles due to low weight.
This list is limited by available data and new vehicles will be added as new data arrives.
| Rank | Make and model | Power to weight ratio |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Benetton Formula B186 | 3110 ps (3068 bhp) |
| 2. | Williams FW10B | 2644 ps (2608 bhp) |
| 3. | Williams FW11B | 2593 ps (2557 bhp) |
| 4. | Williams FW09B | 2501 ps (2467 bhp) |
| 5. | Ferrari F1/86 | 2423 ps (2390 bhp) |
| 6. | Williams FW10 | 2325 ps (2294 bhp) |
| 7. | Williams FW11 | 2313 ps (2281 bhp) |
| 8. | Lotus Type 98T | 2253 ps (2222 bhp) |
| 9. | Zakspeed 861 | 2211 ps (2181 bhp) |
| 10. | Arrows A10 | 1889 ps (1863 bhp) |
| 11. | Marine Turbine Technologies 420 RR (Y2K Superbike) | 1857 ps (1831 bhp) |
| 12. | Ferrari F1/87 | 1784 ps (1759 bhp) |
| 13. | Avintia GP14 (2014) | 1774 ps (1750 bhp) |
| 14. | Yamaha YZR-M1 (2025) | 1744 ps (1720 bhp) |
| 15. | Brabham BT56 | 1743 ps (1719 bhp) |
| 16. | Kawasaki Ninja ZX-RR (2003) | 1734 ps (1710 bhp) |
| 17. | Team Roberts KR211V | 1724 ps (1700 bhp) |
| 18. | Crighton CR700W | 1716 ps (1692 bhp) |
| 19. | Ferrari 412 T1 | 1707 ps (1683 bhp) |
| 20. | Lotus Type 99T | 1693 ps (1670 bhp) |
| 21. | Arrows A8 | 1690 ps (1667 bhp) |
| 22. | Arrows A9 | 1690 ps (1667 bhp) |
| 23. | BAR 007 | 1690 ps (1667 bhp) |
| 24. | Benetton Formula B187 | 1690 ps (1667 bhp) |
| 25. | Brabham BT54 | 1690 ps (1667 bhp) |
| 26. | Kawasaki Ninja ZX-RR (2006) | 1688 ps (1665 bhp) |
| 27. | Kawasaki Ninja ZX-RR (2005) | 1688 ps (1665 bhp) |
| 28. | Kawasaki Ninja ZX-RR (2002) | 1678 ps (1655 bhp) |
| 29. | Gurney Instigator | 1662 ps (1639 bhp) |
| 30. | Jaguar R5 | 1659 ps (1636 bhp) |
| 31. | Kawasaki Ninja ZX-RR (2004) | 1655 ps (1633 bhp) |
| 32. | Yamaha YZR-M1 (2005) (0WP4) | 1655 ps (1632 bhp) |
| 33. | Yamaha YZR-M1 (2004) (0WP3) | 1655 ps (1632 bhp) |
| 34. | Brabham BT55 | 1644 ps (1622 bhp) |
| 35. | Honda RC213V (2012) | 1634 ps (1611 bhp) |
| 36. | Shadow DN2 | 1632 ps (1609 bhp) |
| 37. | BAR 006 | 1622 ps (1600 bhp) |
| 38. | Toyota TF110 | 1622 ps (1600 bhp) |
| 39. | McLaren MP4-7 | 1613 ps (1591 bhp) |
| 40. | Aprilia RS Cube | 1611 ps (1589 bhp) |
| 41. | Pulse 500 | 1602 ps (1580 bhp) |
| 42. | Honda RC213V (2015) | 1597 ps (1575 bhp) |
| 43. | Honda RC213V (2014) | 1597 ps (1575 bhp) |
| 44. | Honda RC213V (2013) | 1597 ps (1575 bhp) |
| 45. | McLaren MP4-2 B | 1596 ps (1574 bhp) |
| 46. | McLaren MP4-3 | 1596 ps (1574 bhp) |
| 47. | Williams FW14B | 1590 ps (1569 bhp) |
| 48. | Williams FW26 | 1590 ps (1569 bhp) |
| 49. | Williams FW27 | 1590 ps (1569 bhp) |
| 50. | Williams FW25 | 1588 ps (1567 bhp) |
| 51. | Toyota TF105 | 1588 ps (1567 bhp) |
| 52. | Beatrice THL2 Ford | 1581 ps (1560 bhp) |
| 53. | Ferrari F2005 | 1575 ps (1554 bhp) |
| 54. | MZ 500 GP | 1572 ps (1550 bhp) |
| 55. | McLaren MP4-20 | 1571 ps (1550 bhp) |
| 56. | Ferrari F2003-GA | 1571 ps (1550 bhp) |
| 57. | Williams FW15C | 1566 ps (1545 bhp) |
| 58. | BMW GTP (March 86G/BMW M1C/March 81P) | 1563 ps (1542 bhp) |
| 59. | McLaren MP4-2 C | 1558 ps (1537 bhp) |
| 60. | Yamaha YZR-M1 (2012) (0WT3) | 1550 ps (1529 bhp) |
| 61. | Red Bull RB1 | 1546 ps (1525 bhp) |
| 62. | Ducati Superleggera V4 | 1539 ps (1518 bhp) |
| 63. | Prost AP01 | 1536 ps (1515 bhp) |
| 64. | Sauber C13 | 1536 ps (1515 bhp) |
| 65. | Honda RC212V (2011) | 1534 ps (1513 bhp) |
| 66. | Toro Rosso STR1 | 1533 ps (1512 bhp) |
| 67. | Yamaha YZR-M1 (2015) (0WV0) | 1527 ps (1507 bhp) |
| 68. | Honda RC211V | 1527 ps (1506 bhp) |
| 69. | Jaguar R4 | 1521 ps (1500 bhp) |
| 70. | Jordan EJ15 | 1521 ps (1500 bhp) |
| 71. | Williams FW24 | 1521 ps (1500 bhp) |
| 72. | Super Aguri SA06 | 1521 ps (1500 bhp) |
| 73. | Suzuki GSV-R XRE0 (2002) | 1521 ps (1500 bhp) |
| 74. | Suzuki GSV-R XRE1 (2003) | 1521 ps (1500 bhp) |
| 75. | Jordan EJ14 | 1521 ps (1500 bhp) |
| 76. | Suzuki GSV-R XRG2 (2011) | 1521 ps (1500 bhp) |
| 77. | Suzuki GSV-R XRG2 (2010) | 1521 ps (1500 bhp) |
| 78. | Suzuki GSV-R XRG2 (2009) | 1521 ps (1500 bhp) |
| 79. | Suzuki GSV-R XRG1 (2008) | 1521 ps (1500 bhp) |
| 80. | Suzuki GSV-R XRG0 (2007) | 1521 ps (1500 bhp) |
| 81. | Suzuki GSV-R XRE4 (2006) | 1521 ps (1500 bhp) |
| 82. | Suzuki GSV-R XRE3 (2005) | 1521 ps (1500 bhp) |
| 83. | Suzuki GSV-R XRE2 (2004) | 1521 ps (1500 bhp) |
| 84. | Toyota TF104 | 1520 ps (1499 bhp) |
| 85. | Minardi M187 | 1519 ps (1498 bhp) |
| 86. | Yamaha YZR-M1 (2014) (0WU5) | 1515 ps (1494 bhp) |
| 87. | Schmid-Kohlender 001 Turbo | 1514 ps (1494 bhp) |
| 88. | ATS D6 | 1513 ps (1493 bhp) |
| 89. | Renault R25 | 1511 ps (1490 bhp) |
| 90. | Lotus Type 112 | 1511 ps (1490 bhp) |
| 91. | Hennessey Venom F5 Evolution | 1509 ps (1488 bhp) |
| 92. | Andrea Moda C4 B | 1506 ps (1485 bhp) |
| 93. | Honda RC212V (2010) | 1501 ps (1480 bhp) |
| 94. | Yamaha YZR-M1 (2013) (0WT5) | 1500 ps (1479 bhp) |
| 95. | McLaren MP4-9 | 1497 ps (1477 bhp) |
| 96. | Cagiva C594 | 1496 ps (1475 bhp) |
| 97. | Ferrari F93A | 1496 ps (1475 bhp) |
| 98. | Gould GR59 | 1494 ps (1474 bhp) |
| 99. | BSL 500 V3 | 1493 ps (1473 bhp) |
| 100. | Avintia GP14 (2013) | 1489 ps (1469 bhp) |
Henry 6y ago
Hennessey really spent all that money making the venom when all they needed to do was buy a Subaru Outback ????
