We need to ponder whether we need speed from 0 to 100 km/hr in 4 seconds or do we need
Brake Horse Power. Pakistan has not yet achieved the affluence scale to opt for sporty speed life style.
"Originally, we named the prototype the Lister 'Thunder' ", he says, "however, due to future model lineage, all 99-production models will now be known as the Lister LFT-666, a befitting title and one where an intrigued passerby instantly knows the
brake horse power of each Lister model.
Electric vehicles' load on the grid IF we take into account losses in power conversion, one
brake horse power (bhp) of driving force for an electrical vehicle puts a demand on the national grid of over 1,000 watts (1kW).
The Crozz will be running on two electric motors with a combined output of 302
brake horse power (bhp).
Besides, the car's body structure is composed of more than 50 per cent advanced high strength steel with stronger side body panels to improve the dent resistance and a new 3.3-litre V6 engine which affords high efficiency and lower emissions at 270
brake horse power.
The Accelerator can test for sprint time, speed, plus horsepower and
brake horse power - as well as showing people where they would finish if taking part in Usain Bolt's 100m world record race.
Those karts had 30
brake horse power. His Mercedes racer today boasts in the region of 700.
The Mark Five boasted 108
brake horse power and could do more than 100mph.
He brought glory to Britain in 1983 when he travelled in his vehicle Thrust 2 at more than 633mph across the Nevada Desert in the USA Some 14 years later his team and the 100,000
brake horse power Thrust SSC vehicle become the first car to reach 763mph - or Mach 1.02 - and break the sound barrier.
FAST FACTS F1 CAR FACTS: Cost: About pounds 2million each Top speed: about 230mph 0-60: less than 2 seconds Maximum power: About 800
brake horse power Fuel efficiency: About 4 miles per gallon PHOENIX RACING TEAM CAR FACTS: Cost: pounds 5,000 Top speed: 100mph 0-60mph: In about 3 seconds Maximum power: 70
brake horse power Fuel efficiency: About 35 miles per gallon IN THE WORKSHOP: Dan Priestman, Rick Patel and Josh Parker
Last year's champion recorded 1011
brake horse power in their lime green, twin turbo Lamborghini Gallardo and this year's winner be challenged to beat this record.