Convert 55 kW to HP – Kilowatts in Horsepower Converting Calculator

Are you using a car with an engine power output of 55 kilowatts and would like to know how much horsepower it has?

The conversion of 55 kW to HP is 74.8 bhp. This refers to car models with an engine size of about 1300 cc. The torque of these engines is between 75 pound-feet and 105 pound-feet. This depends on the size of the engine. Keep in mind that not all car with nearly 75 horsepower uses the same engine size. Your car might even have a larger engine size while the torque remains low. Hence, it is important to visit your car’s user guide for exact specification.

Now that you already know what is 55 kW in HP, it might be best to learn the various car models with similar horsepower. Feel free to look for their specifications online.

Manufacturer	Car Model	Top Speed
Alfa-Romeo	1974 Alfasud 1.2 Sprint TI	100 mph
Austin-Healey	1966 Sprite MK IV AN8	95 mph
Austin-Healey	1964 Sprite MKIII AN8	90 mph
Austin-Healey	1961 Sprite MKII AN7	86 mph
Austin-Healey	1958 Sprite MK1 AN5	83 mph
BMW	2013 I3 0.6L Hybrid	93 mph
Caterham	2013 7 160/165 Turbo	100 mph
Citroen	2005 C1 1.0 VTR	100 mph
Daihatsu	1979 Charade 1.0 Turbo	100 mph
Fiat	1982 X 1 / 9 1.5 8V	106 mph
Fiat	1953 1100 1.1L	76 mph
Ford	1976 Cortina MK4 1600 GL	94 mph
Ford	1950 Zephyr 2.2 12V	81 mph
Ford	1977 Granada 2.1 Diesel	78 mph
Peugeot	1955 403 1500	76 mph
Porsche	1959 356 B 1600S Super	101 mph
Porsche	1963 356 C 1.6 Coupe	107 mph
Porsche	1952 356 1.5L	87 mph
Skoda	1970 UVMV 1100 GT	109 mph
Skoda	1961 Felicia 1.1L Cabriolet	85 mph
Skoda	1980 120 L 1200	97 mph
Skoda	1974 S110 R/T 426 7.0 V8 HEMI	90 mph
Triumph	1961 Herald 1200	74 mph
Triumph	1967 SpitFire MK3	100 mph
Vauxhall-Opel	1967 Viva Brabham	90 mph