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Here is a list of top lightweight cars that a road legal as well as track monsters. These cars are so light that it would get any Lamborghini or Ferrari a run for its money. This list clearly proves that big engines and more horsepower don't necessarily mean fast as the majority of the cars on this list have small engines and low horsepower but they shine because of their power to weight ration and their low centre of gravity. But the most impressive thing about these machines is that they are all road legal so you can flaunt it on a date as well as enjoy it on the track. Some of the cars on the list might be hard to find and some might only be available in the used market, but most are available, new from the company itself with little to no waiting list.
Disclaimer: This list is in no particular order.
So without any further ado lets dive straight into it.
Lotus 3-Eleven: This car is a hard-to-find car as its no longer available new. Lotus, in general, is known for its spectacular handling and being amazingly lightweight short wheel based car manufacturer. So when lotus decides to make a track monster that is also road legal, (despite the fact they no longer produce these) it had to make it to this list. It comes with a 3.5L engine that produces 410HP with only 2039lbs of weight, which means it does 0-60 in 3.3 seconds with a power to weight ratio of 443HP per tonne. Its top speed is 174MPH. It also comes in a race-ready version with is 460hp and 77lbs lighter but since it's not road legal we are not considering it.
Catherham7 620R: Caterhams have been my favourites since I was a teenager. I think they are one of the most fun road/track cars at a reasonable price point since a very very long time. The 620R comings with a 2.0L engine producing 314BHP with a 0-60 of under 2.7 seconds, weighing only 1261lbs. The power ratio of the 620R is 547BHP per tonne.
Zenos E10R: The British manufacturers E10R comes with a 2.3L turbocharged EcoBoost engine that produces 350BHP, weighing 700kgs which results in a 0-60 time of 3.0 seconds. The power to weight ratio of this car is 500BHP per tonne.
Elemental RP1: This is a car produced by former Formula1 Mclaren engineers in the UK. Weighing only 595kg, it comes in a 2L(280BHP) Ecoboost and 2.3L(320BHP) Ecoboost option that does 0-60 in 2.8 and 2.6seconds respectively. The power to weight ratio on this car is 537BHP per tonne.
KTM X-bow/Crossbow: The Ktm is one of the more popular models on this list. It comes with a 2.0L Tfsi engine that produces 360BHP and weighs only 1786lbs resulting in 3.6 seconds 0-60 time. The power to weight ratio of the X-bow is 443BHP per tonne. There is a GT4 version coming out but we are not sure if it is road legal or not but that will definitely give the others on this list a run for their money.
Rezvani Motors Beast Alfa: This machine comes with a Rezvani/Cosworth 2.5L supercharged motor, producing 500 horses and weighs under 2000lbs. It comes with a 6-speed manual transmission and does 0-60 in 3.5 seconds with a top speed of 175mph. That is a power to weight ratio of 662 horsepower per tonne.
Ariel Atom 3RS: Ariel Atoms have been around for a while and they are as popular as the KTM X-Bow. The Atom 3RS has a 2.4L Turbocharged Honda Engine that produces 425BHP and weighs only 1450lbs. The Estimated 0-60 is 2.1 seconds but please don't quote me on it. But the power-to-weight ratio on this would be 644BHP per tonne.
Donkervoort D8 GTO: This car is a wannabe reincarnation of the 1950s Lotus 7 but with all the new technology. From The Caterham style halo, F-type style roofline, Aston Martin styled headlights, Audi styled front grille and scissor/gullwing styled doors, ac cobra inspired exhaust, 33 ford roadster inspired hood vents and yet this hotchpotch looks attractive.(OK, may be I am exaggerating the design cues.) But what is even more attractive is the specs. It comes with an Audi 2.5L 5 cylinder engine that produces 415BHP with under 700kgs of weight making the power to weight ratio of 592 ponies per tonne. It does 0-60 in under 2.6 seconds and a top speed exceeding 175Mph.
BAC Mono: Now the Mono meets EU6D emissions regulations and is ready for the streets and tracks of Europe. It comes with a 2.3L 4cylinder turbocharged engine producing 332BHP, weighing 570Kgs it does 0-6 in just 2.8 seconds. This possible due to its 582BHP per tonne, power to weight ratio. There is 'R' version also available which 35BHP more and 25kgs lighter.
Vuhl 05RR: This track-ready, road-legal beast produces 400BHP with its weight at 660Kgs (1455lbs). Its top speed is 275kmph (170Mph) and does 0-60 in 2.7 seconds. This is possible due to is
606BHP per tonne power to weight ratio. This is not as expensive as a lot of the others on this list which makes it one of my personal favourites.
Radical RXC 600R: The RXC600R comes with a Ford EcoBoost V6 3.5L engine which produces 654BHP with a top speed of 180mph. It weighs only 1130kgs. Which means it produces
575BHP per tonne resulting in 2.7 seconds 0-60 time. If I had to pick one from this list without worrying about the sticker price, The Radical would be my first pick.
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