GarageCalc 
How to read these numbers
The database does not retain an individual test citation for every figure. It cannot establish that all entries used the same rollout, surface or launch method. Match the model year and powertrain, and check the original test before relying on a small difference.
Notice how the leaderboard has changed: the quickest sedans in the table are electric, and a family EV like a Model 3 Performance now out-launches most classic supercars. Combustion still rules past 150 mph, but 0-60 has become an EV benchmark.
Curious how tire changes affect acceleration? A larger overall diameter effectively lengthens gearing and blunts launch: check any setup with the tire size comparison calculator.
Frequently asked questions
Why do published 0-60 times differ between sources?
Test method, surface, temperature, altitude and launch technique all affect results. Some tests exclude the first foot of movement (rollout), while others include it. Our dataset does not retain a source URL or test method for each entry, so treat these figures as curated references rather than a uniform test series.
What counts as fast in 2026?
Under 3 seconds used to be supercar territory; now several EV sedans do it. As a rough guide: under 3.0 s is exotic-level, 3-4.5 s is seriously quick, 4.5-6 s is quick, 6-8 s is average for modern cars, and over 8 s feels slow in today’s traffic.
Do 0-60 times depend on the driver?
With modern launch control and automatic gearboxes, much less than they used to. EV results also depend on battery charge, temperature and traction. Manual transmission cars still vary by a few tenths with driver skill, and all cars are sensitive to surface grip.
Is 0-60 the best measure of how quick a car feels?
It is the most quoted, not the most complete. Rolling acceleration (30-70 mph) matters more for real-world passing, and power-to-weight tells you how a car behaves once moving. But as a single comparable number with data for nearly every car, 0-60 remains the standard.