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So in the world of high end performance cars, this is yet another measuring stick to determine a cars acceleration prowess. Their 60-130mph times are measured using GPS devices in the car, given a minimum gradient restriction.
Different divers have different techniques which they feel give them the advantage. Some doing it drag race style; start from 0mph and floor it all the way through 130mph, which is how the current world record was set (7/11/13) at 2.67s for 60-130mph. Another record was set on that same run of 2.45s for 100-150mph.
On the other hand, some guys say, by rolling at constant 45mph and then accelerating from there through 60-130mph gives you a lower time; due to less gear changes and break boosting.
In my head, it seems like starting from 0mph would be the more efficient way to lower the time it would take to go through 60-130 vs rolling from 45mph. Acceleration, Momentum, Inertia ?
Any calculations/formulas showing the advantages of either way would be deeply appreciated.
Thanks guys,
Different divers have different techniques which they feel give them the advantage. Some doing it drag race style; start from 0mph and floor it all the way through 130mph, which is how the current world record was set (7/11/13) at 2.67s for 60-130mph. Another record was set on that same run of 2.45s for 100-150mph.
On the other hand, some guys say, by rolling at constant 45mph and then accelerating from there through 60-130mph gives you a lower time; due to less gear changes and break boosting.
In my head, it seems like starting from 0mph would be the more efficient way to lower the time it would take to go through 60-130 vs rolling from 45mph. Acceleration, Momentum, Inertia ?
Any calculations/formulas showing the advantages of either way would be deeply appreciated.
Thanks guys,