0 to 60 test

[kyleN20]

tonight i had my buddy ron in the car and i thought it would be a goo time to check 0 to 60 time. i used the timer in the car, and told ron, "hit the start button as soon as we start to move, and i will tell you when to start, when we did this, i yelled stop as we hit 60 and he hit the button, the time was 6.6, but i predict he hit hte button late or somthing, because that seems a tad fast

thoughts????

Kyle

[632 Regal]

do the 60-80 test...thats the one that tells the whole story.

[Marshy]

Don't forget that speedos tend to over-read slightly too. Hitting the button at about 65 is probably closer...

[BigKriss]

your friend would have to hit the button early, not late to read a faster time on the stopwatch.

6.6 sec is fast. My mothers e36 328 auto, does it in 8.2 (manufactures claims). I like the power of this car, its quick, but not too quick.

I would estimate my car is around 9 seconds. For a stick, i'm guessing high sevens at best (stock car in good condition).

[Paul in NZ]

7.7 i think is factory claim for a 535 manual,would be quicker if you didnt have to make thechange to third....

[Jose]

7.7 if you keep the car standard. Put 17' s on it, build in a kick ass stereo and bye, bye 7.7, it' scloser to 9 now...

[Rory535i]

7.7 if you keep the car standard. Put 17' s on it, build in a kick ass stereo and bye, bye 7.7, it' scloser to 9 now...

my 17's are the same overall diameter as my 15's

[Paul in NZ]

yes but they are probably heavier than the std wheels and the mass is carried more outboard than a 15,therefore harder to accellerate

[Rory535i]

yes but they are probably heavier than the std wheels and the mass is carried more outboard than a 15,therefore harder to accellerate

i doubt it would make much difference on a car that weighs 3500lbs. maybe on a mk1 golf you'd notice it... You might as well say that a half empty tank of fuel will decrease your 0-60 time in your E34. personally i don't notice any difference between driving with my 15's or 17's as far as acceleration.

[Mobius]

i doubt it would make much difference on a car that weighs 3500lbs. maybe on a mk1 golf you'd notice it... You might as well say that a half empty tank of fuel will decrease your 0-60 time in your E34. personally i don't notice any difference between driving with my 15's or 17's as far as acceleration.

Wheel weight has a lot more effect on your suspension and ride than acceleration. That's not to say it has no effect on acceleration - see here.