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As a ball figure, you should use at around 15% of the gained power to compress the air.

40-60 hp gain will then require 6-9 hp or 4-6 kW (300-500 amperes at 12V).

An electric motor at the size shown may provide maximum 3-400W. Even if it could provide the power required, where would you get that electric power from?

It will undoubtly provide a little gain, say 2-3 hp with a 2-300 W electric motor (then do not use the headlight at the same time).
 
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