Optare Tempo BHP
The Optare Tempo has different horsepower outputs depending on the engine, generation and model year. The 2005 Optare Unspecified produces 275 BHP, while the 2010 Optare nomodel produces 282 BHP. Compare recorded specifications below or enter your registration to find your exact vehicle.
2 recorded variants, from 275–282 BHP.

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Popular Optare Tempo BHP Figures
Recent recorded variants with different engines. Figures are rounded to the nearest whole BHP.
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | BHP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nomodel | 2010 | 6,374 cc | Diesel | 282 BHP |
| Unspecified | 2005 | 6,374 cc | Diesel | 275 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 | Variants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6,374 cc | Diesel | 2005–2010 | 275–282 BHP | 2 |
Variants by year
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | Horsepower | PS | Kilowatt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| nomodel | 2010 | 6,374 cc | Diesel | 282 BHP | 285.5 PS | 210 kW |
| Unspecified | 2005 | 6,374 cc | Diesel | 275 BHP | 278.5 PS | 205 kW |
Optare Tempo BHP questions
What is the BHP of a Optare Tempo?
Recorded horsepower for the Optare Tempo is 275–282 BHP across 2 variants. That is the same range as the table, including rows on later pages.
Which Optare Tempo year has the highest recorded BHP?
The highest figure in a single model year is 282 BHP, recorded for 2010.