0-60 mph Acceleration Calculator

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Estimates a car's acceleration time from 0 to 60 miles per hour based on horsepower and weight.

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Horsepower (HP), Vehicle Weight (lbs), and Traction Factor in the units shown.

Step 2

Read Estimated 0-60 mph Time and Power-to-Weight Ratio (HP/lb) in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.

Step 3

Choose a preset to load an example, then adjust the values for your situation.

Worked Examples

See the inputs and their calculated results.

Horsepower (HP): 400; Vehicle Weight (lbs): 3,500; Traction Factor: 0.95

Estimated 0-60 mph Time: 16.02419224 seconds; Power-to-Weight Ratio (HP/lb): 0.1142857143 HP/lb

Horsepower (HP): 450; Vehicle Weight (lbs): 4,000; Traction Factor: 0.9

Estimated 0-60 mph Time: 16.59343913 seconds; Power-to-Weight Ratio (HP/lb): 0.1125 HP/lb

Horsepower (HP): 150; Vehicle Weight (lbs): 2,800; Traction Factor: 0.85

Estimated 0-60 mph Time: 24.74331282 seconds; Power-to-Weight Ratio (HP/lb): 0.05357142857 HP/lb

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