What Does 400 Horsepower Mean?

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An automobile with 400 horsepower means the car's power is 400 * 735.5 = 294,200 watts. Below is some extended information about car horsepower: 1. Concept of Maximum Horsepower: Maximum horsepower refers to the maximum power output a vehicle can achieve, measured in Ps (Pferdestärke), which is essentially the same as maximum power data. Power refers to the work done by an object per unit of time. The greater the power, the higher the rotational speed, and the higher the maximum speed of the car. Maximum power is commonly used to describe a car's dynamic performance. 2. Impact of Maximum Horsepower on Top Speed: The level of maximum horsepower affects the car's top speed, while torque influences the car's acceleration force, including the initial start. Theoretically, the greater the torque, the faster the initial acceleration, and the shorter the time from 0 to top speed.