Optare Solo BHP
The Optare Solo has different horsepower outputs depending on the engine, generation and model year. The 2015 Optare nomodel produces 127 BHP, while the 2020 Optare Solo M9250 SR produces 175 BHP. Compare recorded specifications below or enter your registration to find your exact vehicle.
8 recorded variants, from 127–175 BHP.

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Popular Optare Solo BHP Figures
Recent recorded variants with different engines. Figures are rounded to the nearest whole BHP.
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | BHP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solo M9250 SR Auto | 2020 | 5,100 cc | Diesel | 175 BHP |
| nomodel | 2015 | 4,250 cc | Diesel | 127 BHP |
| nomodel | 2009 | 4,250 cc | Diesel | 174 BHP |
| nomodel | 2008 | 4,250 cc | Diesel | 154 BHP |
| nomodel | 2007 | 4,250 cc | Diesel | 148 BHP |
Engines and recorded BHP
Grouped by engine size and fuel. A range means those records do not share one horsepower figure.
| Engine | Fuel | Years | Recorded BHP | Torque | Variants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,250 cc | Diesel | 2002–2015 | 127–174 BHP | 610 Nm | 7 |
| 5,100 cc | Diesel | 2020 | 175 BHP | 1 |
Variants by year
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | Horsepower | PS | Torque | Kilowatt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solo M9250 SR Auto | 2020 | 5,100 cc | Diesel | 175 BHP | 177 PS | 130 kW | |
| nomodel | 2015 | 4,250 cc | Diesel | 127 BHP | 129.2 PS | 95 kW | |
| nomodel | 2009 | 4,250 cc | Diesel | 174 BHP | 176.8 PS | 130 kW | |
| nomodel | 2008 | 4,250 cc | Diesel | 154 BHP | 156.4 PS | 115 kW | |
| nomodel | 2007 | 4,250 cc | Diesel | 148 BHP | 149.6 PS | 110 kW | |
| nomodel | 2005 | 4,250 cc | Diesel | 154 BHP | 610 Nm | 115 kW | |
| nomodel | 2004 | 4,250 cc | Diesel | 154 BHP | 610 Nm | 115 kW | |
| nomodel | 2002 | 4,250 cc | Diesel | 154 BHP | 610 Nm | 115 kW |
Optare Solo BHP questions
What is the BHP of a Optare Solo?
Recorded horsepower for the Optare Solo is 127–175 BHP across 8 variants. That is the same range as the table, including rows on later pages.
Which Optare Solo engine has the highest BHP?
The highest output among recorded engines is 175 BHP, from the 5,100 cc Diesel.
Which Optare Solo year has the highest recorded BHP?
The highest figure in a single model year is 175 BHP, recorded for 2020.
What torque is recorded for the Optare Solo?
Recorded torque is 610 Nm on the 3 variants that include it.