You think that's too much? I dont plan on it making more than 450 at the wheels. I will have him go through several driving courses b4 he actually drives the car. I know kids will be kids, but locally I have noticed the ones that hurt themselves are given high powered cars w/out any training. I plan to have him well trained with all the supporting safety mods.. He will have a roll cage in the car and all the other safety bells and whistles. First time he gives me the impression he is a hot dog the car becomes mine and he will end up in a honda civic....