In TV programs, when they refer to vehicles having 700 or 1000 hp, what are they refering to?

Question

I know they refer to horsepower but I’m always confused and don’t know if they refer to HP or BHP.

In: Engineering

Answer 1

This refers to horsepower. One horsepower is equal to about 746 watts. Horsepower gives an idea of the total potential of an engine, sans transmission or anything. More horsepower = more acceleration. Most American cars are only maybe 150 hp.