What is the power output of the BMW 528?
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The BMW 528 has a power output of 180KW, equivalent to 245 horsepower, roughly comparable to a 3.0-liter engine. Introduction to Automotive Power: Automotive power refers to the work done by a vehicle per unit of time. Power is the measure of work done by an object per unit of time. Higher power generally results in greater torque and increased pulling force for the vehicle. Maximum power is commonly used to describe a car's performance capabilities, typically expressed in horsepower (PS) or kilowatts (kW), where 1 horsepower equals 0.735 kilowatts. Power is a physical quantity that indicates how fast work is done, defined in physics as P=W/t, with the unit being watts (W). Power Units: Power units include kW, PS, HP, BHP, WHP, and the previously used Italian unit CV. Among these, kilowatt (kW) is the international standard unit, where 1kW equals 1000W. If 1000 joules of work is done in 1 second, the power is 1kW. In everyday language, power is often colloquially referred to as horsepower, with the unit being 'horsepower,' similar to how torque is commonly called 'twisting force.' In automobiles, the primary source of power is the engine, and the engine's power is calculated based on torque.