What makes a fast car fast?

The motive force for a car is the engine. Every engine produces an amount of work-energy measured in mechanical horsepower. One horsepower is 550 foot-pounds per second. More power in generation from the engine means more power available to turn the wheels faster on the car.

How can I add more horsepower to my car?

How You Can Increase Horsepower and Torque?

Clean House to Increase Horsepower. ...

Perform a Tune-Up on the Engine. ...

Install a Turbo Kit or Supercharger. ...

Install a Cold-Air Intake. ...

Install an Aftermarket Exhaust System. ...