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Brake horsepower tells you how strong a car’s engine is. It’s the power measured right at the engine before any loss in the drivetrain.
Technical Definition
Brake horsepower (bhp) is a measure of an engine's power output before drivetrain losses, indicating the raw power available at the wheels.
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