Definition of "bhp" [bhp]

• Brake horsepower (abbreviation)

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• "Stating power in 'bhp' gives some indication this is a true reading, rather than a calculated or predicted one."
• "Powered by a 60 kW 80 bhp motor, range will be about 100 miles."
• "Based on the Lotus Elise, the Roadster has the most impressive performance of any EV: 248 bhp 185 kW motor; top speed 130 mph; 0-60 in 4 seconds; and a range of over 200 miles."