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Horsepower
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paardenkracht, PK
a unit for measuring an engine's power
horsepower
n
Voorbeeld
One mechanical horsepower is equivalent to 550 foot-pounds per second, or approximately 745.7 watts.
Automobile engines are often rated in horsepower to indicate their performance capabilities.
The horsepower of an engine affects its acceleration and towing capacity, influencing vehicle performance and utility.
They tuned the dragster's engine for maximum horsepower before the race.
The popularity of muscle cars peaked during the American automotive industry's golden age of performance and horsepower.
