4,167 pounds. That's about the weight of a Dodge Challenger SRT8, Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing, or four-door Jeep Wrangler. It's also the weight of one of the most cutting-edge supercars in modern history, the Bugatti Veyron. When it hit the road initially in 2006, it was marketed with a 1,001 horsepower engine so powerful it originally helped create the term 'hypercar'.This was a particularly complex and heavy hypercar entering a market segment that valued lightness and simplicity. For reference, the Porsche Carrera GT, possibly the greatest supercar of all time, weighed about 3,050 lbs. A modern Nissan GT-R weighs about 3,800 lbs, and the new Corvette ZR1X comes in at 3,914. Until the Veyron arrived, making one of the fastest cars on the road typically required an extreme-performance engine fitted to an extremely lightweight body structure. Bugatti went in a different direction, instead bringing weight up, and horsepower output up even higher. It proved that for enough money, being one of the fastest cars on the road didn't mean you had to be one of the lightest.From that original 4,167-pound Veyron, performance cars began to get heavier and heavier. Modern fuel-saving advances meant that each new generation of vehicle could be a little easier on fuel, while allowing drivers to drive a machine that was bigger and more well-equipped than its predecessors. With the more recent arrival of hybrid and plug-in hybrid power to the performance space, the weight just kept on piling up. Below, we're looking at a selection of modern cars that make the original Bugatti Veyron look lean and trim. 2025 BMW M8 Approx. Weight: 4,300 lbs 2025 BMW M8 Competition Coupe - exteriorThe BMW M8 recently departed from the US market, with no 2026 model year units on offer. After launching in 2020, the M8 carried on into 2025 and offered various body styles, including the hefty convertible, which can approach 4,630 lbs. This high-performing rocket came complete with BMW's latest structural, performance, handling, and chassis electronics innovations, though the twin-turbo V8 engine and fully disengagable AWD system helped contribute to a curb weight of around 4,300 lbs for most models. 2026 Lexus LC500 Approx. Weight: 4,340 lbs 2026 Lexus LC500 CoupeHere's another big, luxurious coupe or convertible that's got the original Veyron 16.4 beat by a few hundred pounds. The Lexus LC 500's naturally aspirated V8 engine isn't hooked up with any turbocharging hardware or hybrid system parts, though this flagship-level rocket was tuned for comfort, not lightness at the racetrack. With the vibration damping and sound deadening required to deliver the expected Lexus drive, the 4,430-pound curb weight isn't surprising, and neither is the feel from behind the wheel, where the LC feels remarkably dense and solid on the road. 2026 Model S Plaid Approx. Weight: 4,833 lbs 2025 Refreshed Tesla Model S Plaid front 3/4The 4,833-lb Tesla Model S Plaid is next on our list, with a significant jump in the scales. There's no engine, exhaust system or fuel tank, though there are both batteries and a trio of electric motors packed in beneath its skin. Teamed up, they give this ultimate expression of Tesla performance its 1,020-horsepower punch, resulting in a sedan with crushing performance credentials. The battery pack is structurally integrated, helping reduce weight. When said battery pack is sufficiently pre-conditioned for the fastest possible launch, drivers can dispense with 0-60 in 2 seconds or less, leaving a Veyron in the dust. Act fast if you want one, as they won't be around for long. 2026 Porsche Taycan Turbo S Approx. Weight: 5,082 lbs 2025 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo Turbo S FrontThe Taycan Turbo S is one of the fastest electrics on the road today, able to hit 0-60 in just 2.4 seconds with launch control engaged. The battery pack, electric motors, integrated two-speed rear-axle transmission, and adaptive suspension with air shocks keep this powerhouse from a slim reading on the scales, which will show over 5,000 pounds, depending on the model in question. Thankfully, expert Porsche engineering ensures the Taycan's driving feel defies its curb weight. 2027 Audi RS5 PHEV Approx. Weight: 5,200 lbs Audi RS 5 rearTwin turbos, electric motors, a hybrid battery pack and wide-body styling are just some of the weight-adding features of the latest RS5, which adopts a new PHEV powertrain to boost performance to new levels while cutting emissions and fuel use in the process. The updated 2.9-liter V6 makes 503 horsepower on its own, with the added kick of the hybrid system making it 630 horsepower in total. Look for AWD with a limited-slip center differential, and a trick new rear differential that even has its own electric motor built in to control torque split across the axles. Even at 5,200 lbs, drivers should still hit 60 mph in about 3.6 seconds. 2026 Mercedes‑AMG GT 63 S E Performance Approx. Weight: 5,247 lbs Mercedes-Benz-AMG GT63 S E Performance 4-DoorIn 2024, the AMG GT 63 received an advanced new E Performance plug-in hybrid system, which made it the most powerful road-going AMG to date. This four-door coupe had a 4-liter, twin-turbo V8 engine at its core, enhanced by a compact battery and electric motor that culminate in 831 horsepower and 1,032 lb-ft of torque at the driver's immediate disposal. Ride Control Plus suspension and a raft of the latest high-tech innovations help define this model, as well as contributing to its husky curb weight. 2026 Lucid Air Sapphire Approx. Weight: 5,336 lbs 2023 - 2026 Lucid Air Sapphire The Lucid Air Sapphire's standard carbon ceramic brakes and trio of downsized, next-generation electric motors help minimize excess weight, but powering a 1,234-horsepower sedan with electricity requires a lot of storage, which adds a lot of mass. This all-electric dream car tips the scales at over 5,336 lbs, but it also proves that a heavy curb weight can be mitigated with quality engineering. With a good launch, you'll get from 0-60 in just 1.9 seconds. 2026 BMW M5 (G90) Approx. Weight: 5,390 lbs 2025 BMW M5 Sedan Yellow Front viewHere's another hot-rod V8 engine paired with an electric hybrid system to cut fuel use while improving performance. The latest-generation BMW M5 is a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) with a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 engine at its core. With electric and gas propulsion working in sync, you're good for 717 horsepower. At nearly 5,400 pounds for starters, it's far from a lean machine. Still, you'll see 60 miles per hour in well under 4 seconds, all with room for the family. 2026 Bentley Continental GT Speed Approx. Weight: 5,422 lbs Bentley Continental GT Speed sidePacked beneath the Continental GT Speed's graceful green skin is an 'Ultra Performance Hybrid" V8 engine, itself twin turbocharged and teamed up with a battery pack and an electric motor that lives inside the transmission. Electric anti-roll bars and active air suspension add further hardware (and weight) to enhance the ride, characterized by gobs of on-demand torque and building twin-turbo thrust. The PHEV performance punches through the GT Speed's heft, with 771 horsepower.