0-60 Calculator
Calculate your vehicle's 0 to 60 mph acceleration time based on engine power, weight, and drivetrain characteristics
Vehicle Specifications
Power and Weight
Passengers + fuel + cargo
Drivetrain
Contact with the Road (Grip)
Acceleration Results
Total Weight: 0 lbs (0 kg)
Power-to-Weight Ratio: 0 hp/1000 lbs
Calculation Method: Physics-based estimation with real-world factors
Performance Analysis
Example Calculation
Sports Sedan Example
Vehicle: RWD Sports Sedan
Engine Power: 260 hp
Empty Weight: 3,500 lbs
Payload: 400 lbs (driver + passenger + fuel)
Drivetrain: Internal combustion, automatic, normal tires
Conditions: Dry weather
Estimated Result
0-60 mph time: ~6.6 seconds
Performance category: Performance Car
Power-to-weight: 66.7 hp/1000 lbs
Performance Categories
Factors Affecting 0-60
Engine power and torque delivery
Vehicle weight and distribution
Tire grip and traction
Transmission type and efficiency
Road and weather conditions
Vehicle aerodynamics
Understanding 0-60 Acceleration
What is 0-60 Time?
The 0-60 time refers to how long it takes a vehicle to accelerate from 0 to 60 miles per hour (approximately 97 km/h). It's a standard automotive performance metric used primarily in the United States and United Kingdom to evaluate vehicle acceleration.
Why is it Important?
- •Measures real-world acceleration performance
- •Useful for merging onto highways safely
- •Indicates engine power and vehicle dynamics
- •Standardized comparison between vehicles
Calculation Method
Physics-based Formula:
Time = max(a × X, b + c + d) × e × f × g + h
Where X = kinetic energy / engine power
- a: Secondary effects penalty
- b,c,d: Grip threshold factors
- e,f,g: Engine, tire, road penalties
- h: Gearbox shift time penalty
Note: This calculator provides estimates based on physics principles and real-world data. Actual times may vary due to driver skill, launch control systems, and specific vehicle characteristics.