Glossary / General

performance

10 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Performance describes how fast and well a car can drive, including how quickly it can speed up and how well it can turn or stop.

Technical Definition

Performance in automotive terms refers to how well a vehicle accelerates, handles, and brakes. It encompasses various aspects like engine power, weight distribution, and suspension tuning.

Hear It Discussed

"you would think there was a big difference in the performance. But the truth is, you don't really use maximum poke in any car these days, do you?"
Is this thing on? Live from inside an Alpine My week in cars: the Autocar podcast 38:40

"...un carro que se siente menos como una máquina y más como una arma de performance esencial. En este episodio se dissectará, no solo sus números..."
Ferrari F80 (2026) Review Indrive cast 03:11

"In terms of technology, probably people that haven't never driven an EV, they don't understand that performance, the performance of the car. That's one of the big tasks is to get people driving our..."
Episode 240: Rivian COO Javier Varela Cars & Culture with Jason Stein 38:05