How much HP is needed
 

What is the opinion of how much horse power is needed to for the ultimate PT car.

Alot :rofl:

Moving target...

Twin Turbo, All Aluminum, Big Block= 2500hp!!!

This thread is just asking for trouble. :lol:
I honestly think its only possible to build your own ultimate. Too many variables. And besides, 2000hp is not ultimate if you can only use 400 of it.

Depends on the intended use and how much the chassis can put down...

This will help.

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Scott, I'd say minimum of 600 to 650 these days. I went from 500 to 620 and thought that I was going to be intimidated by the extra horse power on the track but actually it feels pretty good. Even with the 275/40's in the rear.

I think if you want to stay normally asperated anything above 700flywheel hp is probably gonna start getting pretty lumpy and the touring portion of "PT" might be a little uncomfortable to drive. If you can afford to go force induction then the big numbers come and the driveability is still there. Most PT cars these days are tied together with frame connectors/ full frame/ and roll bar/cages so I dont believe these power levels are to much for the chassis. Be prepared to spend time learning throttle control if you go big, heck 400 to 500 wheel hp rips these tires pretty easy.

Who knows what the ultimate power is, it sure would be nice to drive one of these cars with a twin turbo Nelson engine in it.

Rich