In an intriguing, reflective piece Jason Harper takes a stroll through time to see when and why the zero to 60 measure has become such a staple in today's automotive world. Just about on any forum you'll see guys duking it out with other members over a tenth of a second.
No lie.
It sounds something like this:
Person A: "Oh, company "X" says the Thunderbuster 3000 can hit 60 in 3.0 seconds!"
Person B: "Pft, you're dumb because company "Y's" new Turbomatic Supreme can do it in 2.9 seconds and it's a Turbomatic! Who wants a Thunderbuster anyway?"
Something tells me that this will not be the end of the zero to 60 argument but with that said, click "Read Article" to see what Harper found out...
One Mississippi, two Mississippi, three Miss — boom! Congratulations, you've just hit 60 miles an hour. Or would have if you were piloting a Bugatti Veyron.
Instead you're behind the wheel of a Chevy Aveo, giving you time to recite the name of the state 10 times before reaching that speed, with lingering pauses to take in the scenery.
Few car statistics are as time-honored — or hoary — as the 0 to 60 mph test. Car lovers are obsessed by it. It's a verdict that can end (or begin) an argument...
[Source: The Detroit News]
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