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Perform 0-60 MPH Acceleration

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Supercharged Cammed Escalade 0-60 in 3.6 seconds!

What happens here

With the vehicle stationary and ready, shift the transmission from Park or Neutral into Drive (or the appropriate performance gear if manual or sport mode is available). Once ready, firmly and rapidly press the accelerator pedal to the floor, initiating full-throttle acceleration. Maintain constant pressure on the accelerator until the desired test parameters (e.g., reaching 60 mph) are met, as indicated by the vehicle's speedometer and confirmed by the performance measurement device.

Goal: Accelerate the vehicle from a standstill to 60 MPH as quickly as possible.

Tools and materials

  • Accelerator Pedal — Controlling engine throttle for acceleration
  • Transmission Shifter — Selecting the drive gear for motion
  • Vehicle — The primary object of the performance test