Not exact matches
Rarely is one afforded the opportunity to pilot a car that can reach
speeds of nearly 200 mph and hit 60
from a
dead stop in the 3 - second range.
Its performance is a complete homage to tradition: The A3 concept catapults
from a
dead stop to 100 km / h (62.14 mph) in 4.1 seconds, and its electronically governed top
speed of 250 km / h (155.34 mph) is merely the official figure.
The powertrain often works overtime getting the slightly more than 3,000 lbs of weight moving
from a
dead -
stop and passing at higher
speeds takes more patience.
The Veloster is responsive at all
speeds providing ample power
from a
dead stop and when you need an extra boost on the highway.
A «sand launch control» feature helps keep the wheels
from spinning when starting
from a
dead stop or when increased control is needed in low -
speed driving.
The Giulia hits 60 mph
from a
dead stop in 5.5 seconds, and it goes on to a top
speed of 149 mph.
The IS350 has the same 131 - mph top
speed, but can hit 60 mph
from a
dead stop in 5.7 seconds.
From a
dead stop, the A4 can hit the 60 mph sprint in 6.1 seconds on the way to a top
speed of 130 mph.
We did experience some turbo lag when accelerating
from a
dead stop, however, and although we know most people will opt for the somewhat sluggish 6 -
speed automatic, performance is much livelier with the available 6 -
speed manual.
A sprint to 60 miles per hour
from a
dead stop comes in just 5.7 seconds (5.4 seconds if you opt for the 6 -
speed manual), and the quarter - mile is covered in 13.9 seconds (13.8 seconds for the 6 -
speed manual), all the while the exhaust sings a beautiful baritone note.
From a
dead stop or even when you want just
speed up on the expressway to make a pass there is a lull after you press the throttle before the car responds and gets moving.
Which doesn't
stop «us»
from zooming full
speed ahead into yet another
dead end.