My GTI is a 12 valve VR6 and it's running about 230 hp and 235 lbft tq as of right now, but since it's only a 2900 pound car it's pretty quick, but in a straight line I get killed by most cars, but it destroys on the track. My philosophy with it was to work on handling first then work on power, becuase any car can go fast in a straight line, making fast turns is an art. But that's just my $.02.