brake horsepower

noun

1. the horsepower made available by an engine or turbine for driving machinery other than itself, as measured by a dynamometer.

brake horsepower

noun

1. the rate at which an engine does work, expressed in horsepower. It is measured by the resistance of an applied brake bhp

Example Sentences

The series has equality: one male and one female driver sharing the duties by driving one lap each with equal machinery - the battery-powered Odyssey 21 'SUV', which delivers 550 brake horsepower through two motors, and goes from 0-100km/h in 4.5 seconds.

From BBC

"I work on the design of the suit which is mainly 3D printed in metal and polymer," Rogers explained, noting the suit has 1,000 brake horsepower and is capable of reaching speeds of 50 mph.

From Fox News

Mr Nicks has spent more than £13,000 creating the shed, which boasts a turbo-charged 400 brake horsepower engine.

From BBC

Its 580-brake-horsepower V-12 engine has 28 more brake horsepower than the base Rapide.

From Los Angeles Times

The 53-year-old gardener from Oxfordshire has spent more than £13,000 creating his bespoke shed on wheels, which now boasts a turbo-charged 400 brake horsepower engine that is quicker than many sports cars.

From BBC