How Much Horsepower Does the BMW 530 Have?

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TheoRose
07/29/25 11:08am
BMW 530 has 184 horsepower, with an official 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 8.4 seconds. Horsepower Calculation Method: The horsepower of a car refers to the unit of engine power, generally referring to metric horsepower rather than imperial horsepower. This unit is typically used for engines or automobiles and can be calculated through a formula, which requires adjustments. The horsepower of a car is derived from torque, and the calculation formula is power (W) = 2π × torque (N-m) × speed (rpm)/60. Power Calculation from Torque: The calculation formula is power (W) = 2π × torque (N-m) × speed (rpm)/60. After simplification, the formula becomes power (kW) = torque (N-m) × speed (rpm)/9549, from which the car's horsepower is calculated.
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