Glossary / General

acceleration

24 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Acceleration is how quickly a car can speed up. If a car has good acceleration, it can go from slow to fast in a short amount of time.

Technical Definition

Acceleration refers to the rate at which a vehicle increases its speed. It is an important performance metric, often measured in seconds to reach a certain speed, such as 0 to 60 mph.

Hear It Discussed

"Acceleration and steering and handling, it is incredibly athletic, despite the fact that it's as long as a Toyota Highlander, which is not an exaggeration."
Porsche Sells Bugatti, US Bans Chinese Cars, Trouble At Stellantis And More! THIS CAR POD EP109! THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends! 47:44

"...now getting 25 miles per gallon, and twice the horsepower, twice the acceleration..."
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