Well if you're talking about the Mitsubishi 3000GT, 161-320 horsepower depending on the year, but most likely a whole 100 FT.-LBS. of torque. Which means you have to wind the engine out all day at 8,000 RPM+ just to get going, typical actions of a ricer.
Dohc 220hp
3000
Horsepower meaning how many horses it can tow with the stability of it's engine
3000 people per car
Suzuki Escudo Dirt Trial Car 987 Horsepower
Many car companies do use dynanometers. The horsepower ratings vary by vehicle but are usually tested by each car company.
To power a 550 HORSEPOWER car you would need 550 HORSES. Hence the word HORSEPOWER
In the neighborhood of 7,000-8,000hp
um, yes entirely. example: a car with 300 horsepower and 300 ft. lb. of torque that weighs 3000 will do 0-60 in about 4.5 seconds. a car with 300 horsepower and 300 ft. lb. of torque that weighs 7000 will do 0-60 in about 9 seconds. weight is a major effect on a cars speed.
buy a car with 850 horsepower, put the Crown Victoria name on it and hope no one notices.
the horsepower of a car depends on the number of cylinders it has. The engine displacement does not affect the horsepower of a car by much.
A World of Outlaws sprint car engine can vary from about 810 horsepower to about 900 horsepower.