Other than bragging rights as well as the shear juvenile thrill of nailing the loud pedal and maybe smoking the tires (we've all done it) , does anything beyond adequate acceleration have any actual benefit? Whether we're talking 0-60, 0-100 or the standing quarter those cars offering more than adequate acceleration are offering something none of us really needs, although we may want it and be willing to pay for it.
It also seems to me that what really matters is midrange acceleration, like from 40 mph to 70 mph, for use in entering a fast moving divided highway, although cars that are quick standing start will also do well in this respect.
In a day when the typical family sedan will get to sixty from a standing start in under eight seconds and even a fuel economy oriented car like my Hybrid Accord will do the deed in 6.7, who can argue that anything more is needed?
Wanted? Sure, which is what keeps higher performance cars and trucks available.
Is this performance used much?
Not by those who want to remain licensed drivers unless they track their cars or take them to the strip.
Curious to hear what all of you think.
I've got my Nomex on, LOL!
It also seems to me that what really matters is midrange acceleration, like from 40 mph to 70 mph, for use in entering a fast moving divided highway, although cars that are quick standing start will also do well in this respect.
In a day when the typical family sedan will get to sixty from a standing start in under eight seconds and even a fuel economy oriented car like my Hybrid Accord will do the deed in 6.7, who can argue that anything more is needed?
Wanted? Sure, which is what keeps higher performance cars and trucks available.
Is this performance used much?
Not by those who want to remain licensed drivers unless they track their cars or take them to the strip.
Curious to hear what all of you think.
I've got my Nomex on, LOL!