ponies

Definition

Horsepower, typically used in automotive and performance contexts to quantify engine output. A car with 500 ponies doesn't actually contain horses—thankfully, just raw mechanical power measured in traditional units.

Example Usage

That new sports car is packing 650 ponies under the hood.

Source: Automotive industry slang; informal usage of horsepower

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