Delisa’s (2025) website states that the Tesla Model X Plaid has a 0-to-60 time of only 2. Model S Plaid is only 2. That’s a bit faster than the Mustang GT, which “only” does 4. If you take those numbers literally then EVs are indeed changing what is considered fast. The Model S Plaid sprints from a standstill to 60 mph in a scant 1. Tesla claims it’s the quickest-accelerating car in production today. Though the Corvette E-Ray trails the Tesla, it’s no slouch. Its hybrid powertrain generates 655 horsepower, and this car completes the zero-to-60-mph dash in 2.Present production model performance cars are often capable of going from 0 to 60 mph in under 5 seconds, while some sports cars and electric vehicles can do 0 to 60 mph in between 2 and 3 seconds. Motorcycles have been able to achieve these figures with sub-500cc since the 1990s.
Is a 9 second 0-60 good?
Today, these “9 second cars” are towards the slower end of the car acceleration scale. Since 0 to 60 times have vastly improved over the years, a 9 second car a few decades ago would be considered to have fairly brisk acceleration. Looking at the chart, the fastest 0-60 Porsche 911 title belongs to the 911 Turbo S and 911 Turbo 50 Years models, with a staggering acceleration time of 2. Close behind are the 911 Turbo and 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, which are rated at 2.