BenchmarksTop Fuel Dragster 0-60: Under Half a Second, Explained
A Top Fuel dragster hits 60 mph in under half a second and 100 mph in about 0.8. The current 346.95 mph and 3.623-second records, how 11,000 hp is made, and why the race is only 1,000 feet.
BenchmarksF1 Car 0-60: How Fast Does a Formula 1 Car Accelerate?
An F1 car reaches 60 mph in about 2.6 seconds. How that compares with hypercars, IndyCar and Top Fuel dragsters, where F1 pulls away, and what the 2026 power units changed.
BenchmarksAverage Car Horsepower in 2026: By Segment, EVs and How Much Is Good
The average new US vehicle makes about 260 hp, per the EPA. How that has grown since 1975, what today's best-sellers and EVs make, and how much horsepower is good for daily driving.
BenchmarksWhat Is a Good 0-60 Time?
From city cars to hypercars: where 0-60 times fall today, why two tests of the same car disagree, and how to get an honest number for your own.
BenchmarksWhat Is a Good Power-to-Weight Ratio?
Power-to-weight benchmarks for cars and bikes in hp per tonne and lb/hp, why the ratio predicts acceleration better than horsepower, and the cheapest ways to improve it.
BenchmarksFastest 0-60 Cars in 2026: Tested Times vs Official Claims
The quickest production cars to 60 mph, split into independently tested times and manufacturer claims, with the reasons the two lists disagree.