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quarter mile time

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Quarter mile time is how fast a car can go from a complete stop to a distance of a quarter mile. It's a common way to measure how quickly a car can accelerate.

Technical Definition

The quarter mile time is a standard measurement in drag racing that indicates how long it takes a vehicle to travel a quarter mile from a standing start. It's often used to gauge a car's acceleration performance.

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