Explanation of Brake Horse Power

Would someone please explain the expression brake horse power, its origin, meaning, how do you calculate. I have a 2000 XJ8 3.2 litre. What is the bhp for this model. Thanks in anticipation.

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Geo.B
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Lots of explanations. Here's one:

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mdp

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