Glossary / General

zero to 60 time

47 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Zero to 60 time tells you how fast a car can go from stop to 60 miles per hour. A lower number means the car is quicker.

Technical Definition

Zero to 60 time measures how quickly a car accelerates from a standstill to 60 miles per hour. It’s a standard benchmark for performance and is often quoted in automotive reviews.

Hear It Discussed

"...updated and improved zero to 60 in three and a half seconds..."
Indecent Proposal, From Dawn Till Dusk, 168 Hours | Episode 1,027 Everyday Driver Car Debate 05:10

"Like I can quote the road and track zero to 60 time of a new 996 from my head."
B(aT) the Movies: Gone in 60 Seconds (1974 and 2000) Bring a Trailer Podcast 20:19

"I will say that there's zero to 60 time, which is 2.35 seconds according to this. It's not the fastest zero to 60, but it must just like the first."
Slate Price Revealed, Koenigsegg Jesko Records, Honda Element Returns, and More! THIS CAR POD! EP117 THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends! 30:33