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488 HP to kW

488 HP equals 363.9 kW.

Formula: HP × 0.7457 = kW

488 HP =
363.9kW
Metric HP (PS)
494.77 PS
Watts
363,901.6 W

488 HP is supercar territory — exotic sports cars and heavily tuned vehicles.

Computed to 3 decimal places using factor 0.7457. For engineering or safety-critical uses verify against a calibrated reference.

Reference table

HP to kW near 488

horsepower (HP)kilowatts (kW)
458 HP341.53 kW
463 HP345.26 kW
468 HP348.99 kW
473 HP352.72 kW
478 HP356.44 kW
483 HP360.17 kW
488 HP363.9 kW
493 HP367.63 kW
498 HP371.36 kW
503 HP375.09 kW
508 HP378.82 kW
513 HP382.54 kW
518 HP386.27 kW
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Frequently asked

How many kW is 488 HP?
488 mechanical horsepower = 363.9 kW. The exact factor is 1 HP = 0.7457 kW.
What is 488 HP in PS (metric horsepower)?
488 HP = 494.77 PS. Metric HP (PS/CV) is slightly smaller than mechanical HP: 1 PS = 0.9863 HP.
How do I convert 488 HP to kW without a calculator?
Multiply HP by 0.746 for a close approximation: 488 × 0.746 = 364.05 kW. The exact answer is 363.9 kW.
What kind of engine has 488 HP?
488 HP is high-performance / supercar territory — Porsche 911 Turbo, Chevrolet Corvette, BMW M5, or tuned builds.
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