Friday, August 29, 2008

0 to 60 in how long?

One of the great bragging rights of some drivers is how fast they can accelerate, or how quickly they can get to 60 mph from a dead stop. This is accomplished by many factors: weight and transmission gear ratios.

Look up your dream car by going to a new browser window at http://www.caranddriver.com and look up a car you would like to own. Write the name of the car, the model, its front curb weight and the gear ratio for 1st and 2nd gears and record in the comment section.

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20 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 29, 2008 at 10:00 AM

    2008 Lexus LX570
    Base Curb Weight (lbs)-5995
    First Gear Ratio (:1)-3.33
    Second Gear Ratio (:1)-1.96

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  2. JennieAugust 29, 2008 at 10:01 AM

    2008 Toyota Camry Solara convertible
    curb weight...3615
    First gear ratio-4.24
    2nd gear ratio-2.36

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  3. UnknownAugust 29, 2008 at 10:02 AM

    its a 2008 lexus
    base curd weight is 5995
    FGR is 3.33
    SGR is 1.96

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  4. UnknownAugust 29, 2008 at 10:03 AM

    2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Mega cab. Curb weight 4213 lbs. First gear ratio 6.29. second gear ratio 3.48

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  5. UnknownAugust 29, 2008 at 10:04 AM

    2009 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG
    curb weight: 4,274lbs
    1st: 4.38
    2nd: 2.86

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  6. UnknownAugust 29, 2008 at 10:05 AM

    2008 Ford Escape hybrid
    Base Curb Weight (lbs)3638
    Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
    Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
    Overall 9.00
    Vehicle Styling 8.00
    Braking 8.00
    Handling 8.00
    Fuel Economy 8.00
    Interior Comfort 8.00
    Acceleration 7.00
    Dependability 10.00
    Fit and Finish 8.00
    Transmission 7.00

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  7. Jon SAugust 29, 2008 at 10:05 AM

    2008 Mazda CX-7
    Base Curb Weight...3710
    First Gear Ratio (:1)4.15
    Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.37

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  8. UnknownAugust 29, 2008 at 10:05 AM

    2008 Ferrari 599GTB Fiorano
    Curb Weight: 3722 lbs
    Transmission: 6-sp man

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  9. UnknownAugust 29, 2008 at 10:06 AM

    2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8
    base curb weight(lbs): 4140
    1st Gear: (:1) 3.59
    2nd Gear: (:1) 2.19

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  10. UnknownAugust 29, 2008 at 10:07 AM

    2008 Lamborghini Gallard it is a five speed

    Base Price
    $186,250-$224,800
    Vehicle Type
    mid-engine coupe

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  11. UnknownAugust 29, 2008 at 10:08 AM

    2008 Ford Edge
    curb wt-4078
    1st gear-4.48
    2nd gear-2.87

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  12. UnknownAugust 29, 2008 at 10:08 AM

    2008 Chevrolet corvette
    Base curb weight (lbs) 3217
    First gear ratio 2.66
    Second gear ratio 1.78

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  13. UnknownAugust 29, 2008 at 10:09 AM

    Ford Mustang GT500
    Curb weight 4040
    First Gear: 2.97
    Second Gear:1.78

    Its one Sweet Car :)

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  14. UnknownAugust 29, 2008 at 10:10 AM

    I want a 2008 Suzuki XL7
    Curb weight-3886
    1 gear-4.58
    2 gear-2.98

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  15. UnknownAugust 29, 2008 at 10:11 AM

    2008 Nissan 350z roadster
    Nissan
    its front curb weight is 3596
    First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.84
    Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.35

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  16. kyleHAugust 29, 2008 at 10:11 AM

    2008 ford f350 crow cab
    curb weight 3397
    first gear ratio 5.79
    second gear ratio 3.30

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  17. UnknownAugust 29, 2008 at 10:12 AM

    2008 Lamborghini Gallardo
    3153 and has a manual condition

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  18. joe paskerAugust 29, 2008 at 10:13 AM

    2008 Dodge challenger srt8
    Base Curb Weight(lb)-4140
    First gear(:1)-3.59
    Second gear(:2)-2.19

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  19. UnknownAugust 29, 2008 at 10:14 AM

    Its a 2008 Chevy Colorado regular cab.
    Curb wieght is 1858.
    1st gear is 3.75
    2nd gear is 2.26

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  20. AnonymousAugust 29, 2008 at 10:19 AM

    2007 Lamborghini murcielago
    Curb weight (3726)
    6 speed manual

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