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Tag Archives: horsepower

DIFFERENT HORSES—BUT FOR DIFFERENT ERAS?

A COLLEAGUE asked about horsepower measurement, specifically for classic cars like the Duesenberg Model J built between 1928 and 1937. As I happen not to have a Model J in … Continue reading

November 5, 2015 · 1 Comment

HURRAH FOR AUTO ENGINEERS!

AUTOMOBILE BUYERS want it all—and enthusiasts want even more. Performance galore, gizmos galore, glitz galore. And then there are conflicting government regulations requiring added safety features combined with increasingly stringent … Continue reading

February 22, 2014 · Leave a comment

POWER PLAY

EVERY SO often, it’s good to think about basic physics and engineering matters such as torque, horsepower and, these days, their electrical equivalents. Being the internationalists we are, let’s discuss … Continue reading

February 13, 2013 · 1 Comment