0-60 mph Calculator for cars

by Steve Wortham

This calculator has been designed around statistical averages based largely on sample data from Edmunds.com. Power to weight ratio is the primary factor, but it also takes into consideration the performance advantages of RWD and AWD over FWD, and the advantage of a Manual transmission over an Automatic. Of course there are other variables that could be considered, but the 0-60 times that are calculated should be reasonably accurate for most cars.

Note: Since this calculator is based on statistics, it's important that you enter the data it asks of you and not whp numbers, or gross vehicle weight. I know it seems weird, but don't include the weight of the driver either.

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