I don't care which sedan has the highest top speed.

"Saracen" (manualdoucheelitist)
08/14/2014 at 18:29 • Filed to: None

Let's talk about which sedans have the best power to weight ratio.

But not just any sedans...since we love sedans that are nimble on their feet, let's keep the weight under 4000lbs , and to keep things affordable let's keep the price (msrp if new, market value if used) under $40k .

Starting with the obvious...

C63 AMG P31: 3992 lbs / 481hp = 8.3 lbs/hp

E90 M3: 3680 lbs / 414hp = 8.89 lbs/hp

IS-F: 3839 lbs / 416hp = 9.23 lbs/hp

So, Oppo, what are quickest, (relatively) light, (relatively) affordable sedans out there?

DISCUSSION (34)

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Saracen
08/14/2014 at 18:31

Only one of the above can be had with a manual. Just sayin...

For Sweden > Saracen
08/14/2014 at 18:32

I choose to ignore your weight restirctions.

Charger SRT Hellcat: 4560 lbs / 707hp = 6.45 lb/hp

Arben72 > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
08/14/2014 at 18:34

Only one has an option for dct too.

Saracen > For Sweden
08/14/2014 at 18:37

I'm trying to make this interesting...which is why I imposed a weight AND price restriction.

Otherwise this would be a very predictable and obvious list.

Saracen > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
08/14/2014 at 18:37

Gotta take into consideration the poor opponauts that were born with only one foot.

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > Saracen
08/14/2014 at 18:38

Who are you? The FIA?

Saracen > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback
08/14/2014 at 18:41

What's wrong with keeping the list down to - as I said above - relatively light and accessible cars?

If you're not interested, don't participate.

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > Saracen
08/14/2014 at 18:42

No I was trying to make a joke.

E92M3 > Saracen
08/14/2014 at 18:44

I'm drawing a blank... is this really all of them?

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > Saracen
08/14/2014 at 18:45

Taurus SHO. $39,980 base. Ford site wouldn't give me power numbers.

11.86 lb/hp

Nibbles > Saracen
08/14/2014 at 18:46

Each of the vehicles you mentioned weigh about as much as my truck.

For Sweden > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback
08/14/2014 at 18:47

365 hp

Saracen > Nibbles
08/14/2014 at 18:49

that's a light truck! =P

Saracen > E92M3
08/14/2014 at 18:50

Nah, there are certainly more....I think..

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Saracen
08/14/2014 at 18:51

It may not be "the quickest" or "the lightest", but it's the one I'd go for.

It has 8.66 lbs/hp.

hike > Saracen
08/14/2014 at 18:57

Don't know what market value is, but the Pontiac G8 made 415 hp and weighed 4050lb, so about 9.76 lb/hp. Not bad....

Edit: Found them for less than 40k on cars.com! Not surprisingly

Shankems > Saracen
08/14/2014 at 18:58

Not light weight...but my daily driver....

G8 GXP: 3946 lbs /415hp = 9.5 lbs/hp

After mods I've got 370 WHP though. So quite a bit faster now :-)

Saracen > sm70- why not Duesenberg?
08/14/2014 at 18:58

I think they're a bit over 4000 lbs, and so barely missed the cutoff.

First thing I would do is replace the factory (and problematic) DRC suspension with an Ohlins MS setup...which will also shave quite a bit of weight.

Nibbles > Saracen
08/14/2014 at 18:58

8 pots, five speeds, four wheel drives, three pedals, less than two tons. Most Jalop truck ever.

hike > hike
08/14/2014 at 18:59

I don't know if this is a good price, but I might be in love... http://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/…

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Saracen
08/14/2014 at 19:08

It's 3600-3700lbs.

Saracen > sm70- why not Duesenberg?
08/14/2014 at 19:11

oops, maybe I was thinking of the stupid convertible.

Manuél Ferrari > Saracen
08/14/2014 at 19:11

Kinja'd!!!

Hey it's me!

Sam > Saracen
08/14/2014 at 19:12

This is actually a bit difficult, but with the Caddy you could probably do a few things and lose the 222 pounds - the CTS-V is 4222lbs/556hp =7.59lbs/hp

Manuél Ferrari > Manuél Ferrari
08/14/2014 at 19:17

Wait nevermind it can't be me. Same color and wheels, but if it was me I wouldn't have made it to the photo shoot on time because I would have run out of gas