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A constant horsepower throttle progression control system and method. In order to improve driveability of a vehicle compared to prior art engine controllers, the present invention operates an engine so as to either produce a constant (or nearly constant) output horsepower at all engine speeds for an

A constant horsepower throttle progression control system and method. In order to improve driveability of a vehicle compared to prior art engine controllers, the present invention operates an engine so as to either produce a constant (or nearly constant) output horsepower at all engine speeds for any throttle position, or so as to produce an output horsepower equal to a predetermined percentage of the range between full rated power and motoring horsepower at all engine speeds for any throttle position. The predetermined percentage may or may not be equal to the percentage of full throttle represented by the throttle position, and may or may not be linearly related thereto.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A method of controlling engine output power, comprising the steps of:a) sensing a throttle position selected by an operator of the engine;b) retrieving a predetermined horsepower value associated with the selected throttle position;c) operating the engine substantially at

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A method of controlling engine output power, comprising the steps of:a) sensing a throttle position selected by an operator of the engine;b) retrieving a predetermined horsepower value associated with the selected throttle position;c) operating the engine substantially at the predetermined horsepower value, regardless of engine speed, at all engine speeds at which the engine is capable of producing the predetermined horsepower; andd) operating the engine at full throttle torque at all engine speeds at which the engine is not capable of producing the predetermined horsepower.