How is 30-70mph time measured?
18 March 2002, 11:22 PM
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When you see 30-70mph 'through the gears' times quoted, how is this measured? Is it:
1. Start off at, say, 20mph in 2nd, floor it, start the clock at 30 and stop clock when you hit 70?
2. Start off at exactly 30 mph and then floor it?
I guess 1. would give the better figure, but is there a recognised method. I want to benchmark my car against some of the times I've seen posted.
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Tim
1. Start off at, say, 20mph in 2nd, floor it, start the clock at 30 and stop clock when you hit 70?
2. Start off at exactly 30 mph and then floor it?
I guess 1. would give the better figure, but is there a recognised method. I want to benchmark my car against some of the times I've seen posted.
Cheers
Tim
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