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May 2, 2001 | 06:48 PM

Theo

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Maybe something stupid, but what is exactly the differance between BHP and PS ??

May 2, 2001 | 09:22 PM

Antony

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1 BHP = 1.0139 PS

May 3, 2001 | 05:58 AM

Theo

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Thanks !

May 3, 2001 | 08:29 AM

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BHP is the Imperial measurement; PS is the Metric

May 3, 2001 | 08:44 AM

chiark

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and PS is the German version... Pferde Sheisse or something like that

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May 3, 2001 | 02:19 PM

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Theo - so you didn't want to know the difference between BHP and HP then?

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May 4, 2001 | 02:45 PM

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I believe it is because it is the equipment to measure it is an "Engine Brake" aka dynomometer.
Prepared to be corrected...
KF.
EDIT: Confusion reigns. I replied to the thread header question. Nurse!!?

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