What car and engine has the most hp for a front wheel drive car?

There is a theory that with modern engineering and equal-length half-shafts that 300hp is the maximum that can be streetable. Cars like the top of the line Cadillac front-drivers (DeVille/DTS, Seville, Eldorado) have 300/305hp ratings.

There is a theory that with modern engineering and equal-length half-shafts that 300hp is the maximum that can be streetable. Cars like the top of the line Cadillac front-drivers (DeVille/DTS, Seville, Eldorado) have 300/305hp ratings.

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The Deville/DTS, Seville/STS and Eldorado/ETC are 2nd in line with 300 rated hp. What`s number 1?

Probably the '66 Toronado..but that would be in gross hp, not net..

I'm not sure about current FWD models..

Probably the '66 Toronado..but that would be in gross hp, not net.. 

I'm not sure about current FWD models..

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Use net hp, not gross.

1970 Cadillac Eldorado? It had 400hp gross, I don't know net.

1970 Cadillac Eldorado?  It had 400hp gross, I don't know net.

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Use net hp, not gross.

Use net hp, not gross.

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I have no idea... before sometime in the early '70s, cars used gross hp ratings. Today, net, I think.

I have no idea... before sometime in the early '70s, cars used gross hp ratings.  Today, net, I think.

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Yep, they use net now.

Use net hp, not gross.

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are you then implying that the car is post 1976?

are you then implying that the car is post 1976?

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Nope, it`s being built right now.

Since it's FWD only, that eliminates Audi's high powered AWD models. All the Japanese FWDers are under 300, I'm pretty sure. I can't think of anything recent that's domestic with over 300hp and FWD.

Nope, it`s being built right now.

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post 1976 means.... after 1976.... which is where we are now.. :AH-HA_wink:

post 1976 means.... after 1976.... which is where we are now..  :AH-HA_wink:

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You`re right

Lets list the current high powered front drivers:

ES = 278

TL Type S = 286

DTS = 275

Caliber SRT-4 = 300

what'd I miss?

Lets list the current high powered front drivers:

ES = 278

TL Type S = 286

DTS = 275

Caliber SRT-4 = 300

what'd I miss?

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You`re missing one. It`s actually 2 cars that share the same platform.

You`re missing one. It`s actually 2 cars that share the same platform.

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3 cars?

Impala SS = 303

Monte Carlo SS = 303

Grand Prix GXP = 303

3 cars?

Impala SS = 303

Monte Carlo SS = 303

Grand Prix GXP = 303

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Good job. I actually forgot abot the Grand Prix

You`re missing one. It`s actually 2 cars that share the same platform.

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Lucerne is 275 hp also.

Ah...Impala SS and Pontiac Grand Prix GXP...forgot about those..the V8 is like 303 hp?

Ah...Impala SS and Pontiac Grand Prix GXP...forgot about those..the V8 is like 303 hp?

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Yep, 303hp

Yep, 303hp

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It's wierd..they just didn't come to mind for a while..kind of invisible cars, I guess...

It's wierd..they just didn't come to mind for a while..kind of invisible cars, I guess...

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Yep, we don`t sell many of them

Don't forget the upcoming LaCrosse Super :AH-HA_wink:

Yep, 303hp

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The export version of the Cadillac Seville claimed 305hp (DIN)

Yep,  we don`t sell many of them

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That's because the 300C & Charger are wiping the floor

with them. nOtice the only significant differences... Their

motor is not transversely mounted & it happens to send

power to the rear wheels unlike the now-lame W-body.

Owning a 1997 STS for a few years has taught me a few

things, one of them being that a 300 horsepower FWD car

is useless like Sparrow with a broken wing.

Um...the only difference the average consiumer notices between an Impala/GP and a 300/Charger is the fact that the W body cars are bland and unoriginal in their styling while the LX cars are rather brash in their styling.

That's because the 300C & Charger are wiping the floor

with them. nOtice the only significant differences... Their

motor is not transversely mounted & it happens to send

power to the rear wheels unlike the now-lame W-body.

Owning a 1997 STS for a few years has taught me a few

things, one of them being that a 300 horsepower FWD car

is useless like Sparrow with a broken wing.

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the shark picks up the scent.....

What is wrong with the orientation of the engine? while I doubt there are any rear drivers out there that are transversely mounted.... there are front drivers out there that are longitudinatlly mounted.

The 300c's predecessor the 300m was longitudinally mounted FWD.

Others include:

Any GM full size front drivers prior to 1985.

VW Passat of the 2001 generation <don't know about the others>

All of the Chrysler LH cars.

But really 68.... we all know... we all, painfully, know your opinion on FWD cars, hard tops, transversly mounted engines, and Toyota. Must you make a rant in EVERY thread that happens to mention one of those subjects?

VW Passat of the 2001 generation <don't know about the others>

Yes...any Aud-based Volkswagens (first and fourth generation Passats), Volkswagen Polo (US market Fox)

Audi (except Volkswagen-based models)

Honda Legend (second and third generation)

Honda Vigor (first generation)

Renault, Lancia, Alfa Romeo (many older models)

Toyota Tercel (first generation)

Datsun F10/Cherry

Saab (prior to the 9000)

Subaru (four- and six-cylinder models)