Convert 120 kW to HP – Kilowatts in Horsepower Converting Calculator

Engine power output of 120 kW in HP is equivalent to 163.2 bhp. This doesn’t refer to how quickly the vehicle accumulates speed; rather, it refers to how efficient the vehicle in maintaining its speed for a certain duration of time.

Now that we’ve already converted 120 kW to HP, it is time to get an overview of its engine specification. Most car models with nearly 163 horsepower use engines with a size of about 2300 cc. These engines feature 4 cylinders and 16 valves. However, there are also models with larger engines and a greater number of valves and cylinders.

The top speed of these 163-horsepowered cars ranges from 110 to 140 miles per hour. Take note that performance varies from a car model to another and that there are different factors that may affect the vehicle’s overall performance. Take a look at this list, you will notice that they differ in top speed even though they fall in the same category of horsepower.

Manufacturer Car Model Top Speed
Audi 1989 80 2.3 20V Quattro 140 mph
Audi 2008 TT 2.0 TDI Coupe Quattro 140 mph
Audi 1986 100 2.2 Turbo Quattro 134 mph
Audi 2004 A4 1.8T Sport 142 mph
Citroen 1970 SM 2.7L V6 135 mph
Citroen 1998 Xsara 2.0 16V VTS 137 mph
Citroen 1984 CX 25 GTI Turbo 129 mph
Datsun 1969 240 Z Coupe 125 mph
Fiat 2001 Stilo Abarth 2.4 20V 132 mph
Fiat 1971 130 3.2 V6 Coupe 123 mph
Fiat 2007 Bravo 1.9 Sport Multijet 137 mph
Ford 1997 Mondeo ST24 131 mph
Ford 1963 Falcon 1st Gen Sports Hardtop 260 V8 4 – Speed 100 mph
Hyundai 2001 Coupe 2.7 V6 135 mph
Lotus 1989 Elan SE 137 mph
Lotus 1975 Esprit S1 2.0 137 mph
Mazda 2001 6 Sport MZR 2.3I 131 mph
Mercedes 1970 SL Class 280SL W113 124 mph
Mercedes 1967 SL Class 280SL W113 124 mph
Mitsubishi 1981 Lancer 2000 Turbo 2nd Gen 124 mph
Peugeot 1996 306 GTI 6 130 mph
Peugeot 1998 306 2.0 RallyE 130 mph
Peugeot 2009 RCZ 2.0 HDI 200 GT 134 mph
Porsche 1988 944 2.7 137 mph
Talbot 1982 Tagora SX 2.7 V6 121 mph