Glossary / General

1000 horsepower

16 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

1000 horsepower means the engine is super powerful, allowing the car to go really fast and accelerate quickly, often seen in high-end sports cars.

Technical Definition

Similar to 800 horsepower, 1000 horsepower indicates a very high level of engine power, often found in supercars and performance vehicles. This level of power allows for extreme acceleration and top speeds.

Hear It Discussed

"1000 horsepower, EV range of 300 miles. It's a great charging infrastructure."
Ferrari Luce, The DMV Fast Lane, Subliminal Wagons | Episode 1,047 Everyday Driver Car Debate 17:32

"i can't be specific but i can tell you it's not going to be a member of the thousand horsepower club"
The new Bentley Torcal, and why F1's rules will get tweaked #321 The Intercooler 27:44

"[2141.4s] super right the mcmerdy spiraling is that how you say it spiraling yes spiraling yeah is a 1000 [2148.9s] horsepower electric batmobile that can be driven upside down and now you can buy..."
McMurtry Spéirling: The $1.3M Hypercar That LAPS a Porsche GT3 RS Spike's Car Radio 35:48