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zero to 60

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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.

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