BMW Power Meter function?

aerobat · 04-12-2018, 01:47 AM

Can anyybody explain how the BMW Power Meter actually measure hp and Torque?
Is it even theoretically possible to do it in car?

AndrewC1989 · 04-12-2018, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by aerobat

Can anyybody explain how the BMW Power Meter actually measure hp and Torque?
Is it even theoretically possible to do it in car?

It doesn't actually "measure" anything. It just displays a predetermined figure based on what gear you're in, and your throttle inputs. It's just a cool looking gimmick. It's not a tool.

horsepower_and_hounds · 04-12-2018, 03:00 PM

yep what Andrew said, it is more a boner gimmick

boostm3 · 04-12-2018, 04:34 PM

Kind of like the Fake Noise ASD

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