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Old Aug 23, 2002 | 08:21 PM
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What does BHP mean?
I have read articles on cars/trucks and they state the horsepower ratings as BHP. What does that mean? Back wheel horsepower? Thanks
 
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What does BHP mean?
Brake Horse Power



brake horsepower
n. Abbr. bhp or b.hp.
The actual or useful horsepower of an engine, usually determined from the force exerted on a friction brake or dynamometer connected to the drive shaft.
 
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What does BHP mean?
what he said, means what your actual HP should be at rear wheels.
 
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Thanks! That answers the question.
 
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