Engine power or horsepower is the maximum power that an engine can put out. It can be expressed in kilowatts or horsepower. The power output depends on the size and design of the engine, but also on the speed at which it is running and the load or torque. Maximum power is achieved at relatively high speeds and at high load.
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Examples
Various engines
The following tables give some examples of engine power for a wide variety of engines and vehicles.
Notable low ratio, (listed as weight to power)
Common power, (listed as weight to power)
Performance luxury, roadsters and mild sports, (listed as weight to power)
Increased engine performance is a consideration, but also other features associated with luxury vehicles. Longitudinal engines are common. Bodies vary from hot hatches, sedans (saloons), coupés, convertibles and roadsters. Mid-range dual-sport and cruiser motorcycles tend to have similar power-to-weight ratios.
Sports vehicles and aircraft, (listed as weight to power)
Power-to-weight ratio is an important vehicle characteristic that affects the acceleration and handling - and therefore the driving enjoyment - of any sports vehicle. Aircraft also depend on high power-to-weight ratio to achieve sufficient lift.
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See also
- Vehicle metrics
- Power-to-weight ratio
References
External links
- Measurespeed.com - Power to Weight Ratio Calculator
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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