Glossary / General

zero to 60

67 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

It’s how long it takes a car to go from stop to 60 miles per hour; shorter times mean faster cars.

Technical Definition

"Zero to 60" refers to the time it takes a vehicle to accelerate from a standstill to 60 miles per hour, a common performance metric.

Hear It Discussed

"A new battery electric vehicle with an 800 volt f1 derived battery with directly cooled cylindrical cells 2.1 zero to 60 and 14 Mercedes logos on the exterior."
Ferrari Luce, The DMV Fast Lane, Subliminal Wagons | Episode 1,047 Everyday Driver Car Debate 32:12

"E-55, zero to 60 wagon, 4.4 to 4.5 seconds. You got to be in the same ballpark. Yeah. 2023 E-450 wagon, zero to 60, 4.4 seconds."
New AMG V8! Chevy Saves the Manual, Trouble at Honda, Spyker Returns, and More! THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends! 33:59

"And you have zero to 60 and 1.6. [1001.5s] 1.6? On a prep surface. surface with stock tires."
Why Jay Leno Will NEVER Stop Buying Cars Spike's Car Radio 16:38