[Blacklemming]

Is American horsepower the same as European horsepower?

Because 400 hp out of an m3 is pretty fast.
500 hp out of an m5 is pretty fast
And if you disconnect the electronics it's an insane ride!!

So I see figures of hp passing by this threat that I am curious about?
Next question
- if you have the horsepower,can you use it?
- and how many times do u use it.

I have had al lot of motorcycles (r1,hayabusa,gsxr1000) and on the street
We would ride fast ,but always at 30% what the bike could do.
On the racetrack 80% in the best circumstances ,otherwise you will hurt yourself.(unless you're Collin Edwards)

I think these cars have a good weight/ hp ratio ,but without electronics you must be one hell of a driver to use 600 hp in these cars.
My cobra has 260 hp and I am planning an upgrade on the motor,
But it drives nice already

Just thinking out loud