Hp Question

[TheBoatman]

Can anyone tell me what the Hp of an engine is that is rated at 150 PS or 110 Kw?

Thanks

Peter.

 

[SteveA]

I think 110KW is 147.5hp
150PS (pferdestarke) = about the same!!

 

[Gin]

Yes, I think so too using car info. which must be the same equation.

BMW quote their range as follows:-

Z4/2.2.litre :- 125kw=170hp
325i :- 141kw=192hp
330i :- 170kw=231hp
645 :- 245kw=333hp

The relationship between each model is constant at about 149.6hp

 

[gjeffery]

745.7 Watts = 1 HP

Hence 110KW = 148 HP

You need to be sure if the quoted power includes (SHP) or excludes (BHP) transmission losses. Although this is less likely to matter in a boat, than a car.

 

[TheBoatman]

Thanks Guys

Thats close enough for me. Its just my new car is rated 150PS/110Kw and was interested in Hp equivilent.

TA.
Peter.

 

[Talbot]

Re: Thanks Guys

exact numbers are 110 KW = 147.5124Hp /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[theguvnor]

Re: Thanks Guys

Dutch Ads quote pk - wossat?

 

[Talbot]

Re: Thanks Guys

sorry dont know that one. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

 

[BrendanS]

Re: Thanks Guys

pk is Dutch paardekracht equals the German Pferdestärke (PS)

Handy conversion chart

To convert from: To: Multiply by:
BHP PS 1.01387
BHP Ft Lbs/second 550
BHP Watts 745.7
PS Kg M/second 75
PS Ft Lbs/second 542.476
PS Watts 735.5
Kilowatts BHP 1.341
Kilowatts PS 1.360
Lb Ft Nm 1.356
courtesy of those nice people at Puma Race engines

Nice summary here
http://www.answers.com/topic/horsepower

 

[Rowana]

Re: Thanks Guys

For the full bifters, have a look here -
http://www.onlineconversion.com/power.htm

Rounded to 7 decimal places of course !

 

[theguvnor]

Re: Thanks Guys

Thanks - slight overkill on the info - the knowledge on this forum makes me feel a bit inadequate

 

[Guest]

Now this is straight up ... no kidding !!!

110 KW = 440 Donkeys !!!! = 149.558 HP Metric = 147.512 HP 550 = 147.453 HP ELEC = 147.445 HP WTR

Does that help ??

My other computer converter says 110 KW = 147.51 HP ...

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[sailorman]

Re: Thanks Guys

[ QUOTE ]
Dutch Ads quote pk - wossat?

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PK very similar to HP