Definition of HORSEPOWER

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an engine with 200 horsepower that architectural firm probably doesn't have the creative horsepower to produce a truly innovative design

Recent Examples on the Web The four-wheel-drive version has four motors that sit above the wheels, providing 750 horsepower. — The Editors, Outside Online, "The Next-Gen Outdoor Innovations We're Watching," 1 Nov. 2019 Bailey’s mom, Doreen, was glowing with pride as Brandon mingled with his deaf friends who shared his passion for horsepower. — BostonGlobe.com, "Deaf Car Guy," 17 Oct. 2019 From a more traditional sense, the four motors combine to give the LF-30 536 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque. — NBC News, "This Lexus concept car can hit 124 mph — and carry your suitcases by drone," 25 Oct. 2019 Like its siblings, it is powered by a 5.2-liter V10 engine, mid-rear mounted and naturally aspirated, that makes 630 horsepower and 442 pound-feet of torque. — Los Angeles Times, "Lamborghini’s 2020 Huracan EVO is a hell of a ride, but maybe not a daily driver," 11 Oct. 2019 With the lowest horsepower of the competitors, Malibu RS fuel economy ratings are 29 mpg city, 36 highway and 32 mpg combined, on 87 octane. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Chevrolet Malibu RS: a mileage maker with blacked-out style," 22 Sep. 2019 The Taycan is equipped with two permanent-magnet motors that together produce 625 horsepower. — Russ Mitchellstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, "Meet Taycan, Porsche’s first all-electric sports car and Tesla’s latest challenger," 4 Sep. 2019 Shelby American still makes such cars, some with even more horsepower than this car. — Peter Valdes-dapena, CNN, "Ford's most powerful car can cost nearly $100,000," 28 June 2019 While not much has been said about the 2020 model, reports from Germany have suggested it will be powered by a naturally aspirated (as in non-turbo) engine making 520 horsepower. — NBC News, "10 of the most powerful, expensive, exotic new cars at the Frankfurt Motor Show," 13 Sep. 2019

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“Horsepower.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/horsepower. Accessed 10 December 2019.