It wasn't 2 second. it was 2.7 which is almost 3 seconds. The time is also a little off because it's not based off a start light but instead when the car starts to roll.
That’s my guess also, I have done a 2.4 0-60 in my manual 392 challenger according to the onboard data. Obviously that’s bs my best actual 0-60 is 4.5My guess is that the car read the tires spinning as a speed faster than it actually going.
That's why I joked about him using very small diameter tires. But I'm guessing it's more a problem with the tracking app, unfortunately.My guess is that the car read the tires spinning as a speed faster than it actually going.
Wind resistance wouldn't be much of a factor at 60 miles an hour and much less at lower speeds.
As for the AC, starting in 1982 Ford rigged the compressor so it would disconnect under hard acceleration. It was a big deal back then because the engine didn't have that much power and everything counted.
As for stock tires, they have been getting much better over the years. I ran Goodyear gaderback 145/45Zr17 and it was incredible how sticky they were compared to older tires. The trick here is when he came off the clutch, he didn't break the tires loose. Once the tires slip your times end up in the trash. That is one of the reason Autos often turn in good time is because the clutch doesn't grab. The problem with an auto is you don't mash on the gas. Instead you need to put your left foot on the brake and right on the gas. Next bring the engine up and then release the brake. It can be hard on the transmission so Ford placed limits on power under these conditions.
He knew what he was doing and did it exactly right. I suspect that when others get through the break in period we will see others duplicating the feat.
The C8 corvette which weighs less, makes more power, is mid engined, has a dct, and better tires still can only manage a 2.8 0-60 you can crunch numbers till the cows come home sunshine. Anyone who has even the slightest car knowledge knows what op posted is impossible.I have not stated if the OP is telling the truth or not because I didn't witness the event but I think it might have happened as stated. Let's start with some numbers.
Say the car weighs 3,800 pounds
The stated speed is 60 miles per hour.
The power required to do this would be 172,2313 Watt hours or 620,000 watt seconds
A horse power is 745 watts
Guesstimating the average horse power during the run is 300 horses, for one second, you deliver 223,500 watt seconds.
For the 2.7 second run, that would be about 603,450 watt seconds which is close to the 620,000 watt seconds required for the run.
I am making a lot of assumptions however I am pretty sure my numbers are close to the exact numbers for the run.
You are free to check my calculations and if you find an error, let me know but the horse power should be there to do what the OP stated.
There is a lot that goes into those numbers. The torque curve, shift speed, number of gear changes, transmission ratios, road surface and most important driver skill. These are literally back of the envelop calculations (it was the first piece of paper at hand). The numbers say it could be done. Always remember it's impossible until somebody proves it isn't. Look at the name of the thread. Even the OP is a little shocked by the results. As for me, I still have under 80 miles on my car and it definitely wants to run. it will be interesting when I am comfortable pushing harder.The C8 corvette which weighs less, makes more power, is mid engined, has a dct, and better tires still can only manage a 2.8 0-60 you can crunch numbers till the cows come home sunshine. Anyone who has even the slightest car knowledge knows what op posted is impossible.
Nope. I wish it was as simple as a mathematical calculation. I really do. But that's not the way cars work.There is a lot that goes into those numbers. The torque curve, shift speed, number of gear changes, transmission ratios, road surface and most important driver skill. These are literally back of the envelop calculations (it was the first piece of paper at hand). The numbers say it could be done. Always remember it's impossible until somebody proves it isn't. Look at the name of the thread. Even the OP is a little shocked by the results. As for me, I still have under 80 miles on my car and it definitely wants to run. it will be interesting when I am comfortable pushing harder.
Believe what you want but I suspect we may see more threads posing results like this. Ford might have hit on the magical combination in this generation.